System and method for managing the lifecycle of a patent case

摘要

A method for managing the lifecycle of a patent case is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: uploading files of the patent case, and saving the uploaded files; analyzing the saved files to confirm the last completed control proceeding of the patent case; updating status of the patent case; generating a current control proceeding and a control date for the current control proceeding; assigning one or more undertakers to be in charge of the current control proceeding of the patent case; and system checking. A related system is also disclosed.