| 摘要 |
A computer-based system manages intellectual property-related documents and automated processes for securing intellectual property rights in a business enterprise. Users, such as inventors, business managers and intellectual property attorneys, can electronically create, store and share documents in a common database or similar repository. The combined input of such stakeholders can be considered in the decisions whether to seek patent protection, in what countries, how long to maintain an issued patent in force, and other protection-related decisions. Users can initiate automated processes for converting or restructuring documents and preparing and filing applications. For example, an invention record can be formatted on a field-by-field basis into a draft patent application. Prosecution of applications can be tracked, and actions can be initiated automatically. |
