Real-time collaboration is a core strength of the TIP Tool™, enabling legal, technical, and business teams to work together on patent applications with transparency and speed. With synchronized access to prosecution records, summary fields, value scores, and supporting documents, teams can move faster without relying on fragmented communication or offline…
At the USPTO, every application is assigned to an Art Unit: a group of examiners specialized in a specific area of technology. The assignment directly impacts: Not all art units are created equal. Some art units have allowance rates below 10%, while others exceed 90%. A well-prepared application that aligns…
The TIP Tool™ provides a seamless way to keep your portfolio updated by syncing public patent application data directly from the USPTO Public PAIR database. This ensures that prosecution statuses and key details remain current without requiring users to re-enter information manually. When Does the TIP Tool™ Sync Public Applications?…
The TIP Tool™ allows you to import your unpublished patent applications at the USPTO (i.e., confidential filings not yet made public) via Private PAIR. These applications, once imported, become part of your Portfolio Manager, enabling centralized tracking and prosecution management. Who Can Use This Feature? Only users with the appropriate…
Managing a growing IP portfolio means handling data, often in bulk. Whether you’re uploading new applications from a spreadsheet, syncing with the USPTO, or exporting your portfolio for review, the TIP Tool™ makes it simple to add or share patent application data. This article walks you through the available methods…
Managing a patent portfolio is no small task especially when you’re balancing dozens (maybe hundreds or even thousands) of filings across multiple jurisdictions, stages, and law firms. That’s why the Portfolio Manager Graphs in the TIP Tool™ are built to offer a one-click visual snapshot of your entire portfolio. With…
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The Application Timeline in the TIP Tool™ offers a visual overview of key prosecution events across each patent application’s lifecycle. Whether you’re tracking filing dates, office actions, interviews, or allowances, the timeline helps you see the big picture — and zoom into the details that matter. To accommodate different workflows…
The TIP Tool™ offers real-time collaboration across the entire patent lifecycle — from idea capture to filed patents. Whether you’re brainstorming to refine ideas in the “Idea Capturing” stage, reviewing patentability search results, vetting ideas with business units, or preparing a filing, real-time collaboration keeps your team aligned and fast….
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