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Method, system, and computer program product for collaborative and integrated intellectual property management

US8719174B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2006
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/184
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, and computer program product for collaborative and integrated intellectual property management are provided. The method includes defining a sequence of phases for an intellectual property management model. The phases are defined by task-based components in conjunction with a workflow component and a messaging component. The task-based components specify a sequence of tasks implemented for achieving a desired outcome for a respective phase and also specify at least one of a resource and a role assigned to implement one or more of the sequence of tasks. A portion of the task-based components interact and share information with others of the task-based components via the workflow component and messaging component, thereby integrating operations between respective task-based components and phases. The method also includes applying the intellectual property management model to a set of inputs associated with data corresponding to a request to protect a proposed idea or concept.

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