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Anaqua Launches AI-Powered IP Management Platform AQX® 11

BOSTON, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announces the launch of AI–powered AQX® 11—Anaqua’s most significant platform release in 20 years—to help corporations and law firms achieve maximum value from their IP assets. The launch coincides with the first day of the Anaqua Experience Conference and is part of the company’s 20th–anniversary celebrations.

An IP platform designed for operational and strategic advantage, AQX 11 brings a fresh look and feel to the world of IP management while dramatically enhancing decision–making capabilities and efficiency for IP attorneys and operations teams. A suite of new features includes:

AI Capabilities: AI Patent Summaries™ and AI Patent Auto–Classifier™ streamline patent review and classification processes, reducing manual work and enhancing data accuracy. With these AI capabilities, users can easily summarize patent claims and inventions, and automatically classify and map both internal and competitor patents to their organization’s proprietary classification system, providing a comprehensive view of the competitive landscape.

Attorney Workspace: For the first time, attorneys can quickly access critical data related to IP matters in one central place. Attorneys can accelerate and improve decision–making by having all pertinent information surfaced, including Office Actions, Foreign Filing, Annuity Decisions, and more.

Automation: Document Auto–Processing is a significant advancement, eliminating the manual work involved in docketing PTO communications, reducing errors, and enabling IP teams to concentrate on validating data accuracy and performing higher–level tasks, rather than data entry.

Domain Name Management: A new module tracks and manages Domain Name information alongside IP assets, providing a holistic view of an organization’s portfolio that is aligned with the way business owners manage these critical assets.

Innovation Management: Organizations can accelerate innovation and maximize value by facilitating early and frequent involvement of IP attorneys in strategic planning through Innovation Management. The module improves idea capture and development from the entire customer organization, streamlines collaboration across teams, and provides efficient tools for managing inventor and non–inventor contributions, ultimately enhancing speed to market and ensuring the best ideas are protected and implemented.

Product Management: A new feature gives visibility into patent contributions by tying patents, trademarks, and financial data to product families, enabling a clear understanding of the IP assets that drive product value. This enhanced visibility, including Patent Evaluation data in subject relationships, simplifies licensing opportunities and informs IP renewal decisions.

“Today is a milestone as we launch AQX 11,” said Bob Romeo, Anaqua CEO. “Powered by AI and enhanced automation, it's a leap forward in IP management technology. As we celebrate Anaqua’s 20th anniversary, this release highlights our progress and commitment to innovation. We are excited to commemorate our anniversary and share this achievement with our global client community, who have been integral in making this possible.”

Vincent Brault, Senior Vice President of Product & Innovation at Anaqua, further emphasized the significance of the release: “AQX 11 reflects extensive collaboration with our valued client community. This release empowers our clients to optimize operational efficiency and strategic decision–making through groundbreaking AI capabilities and automation. By enabling IP practitioners to extract vital insights from essential data and streamline portfolio decisions and patent classification, AQX 11 sets a new standard in IP management technology.”

For more information about AQX 11 and to request a demo, please visit anaqua.com.

About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech–enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision–making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua's LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Glagolev
Director, Communications
Anaqua
617–375–5808
aglagolev@anaqua.com


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Anaqua Annual User Experience Conference to Feature Keynotes from Microsoft, SAP, USPTO, and More

BOSTON, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announces a lineup of top–tier IP speakers and panelists for its 15th annual Anaqua Experience Conference (AEC). The event, taking place in Boston, MA, from June 24–27, 2024, will bring together IP and business leaders from across the globe to share knowledge and experiences, and to discuss the future of IP – with a particular focus on the impact of AI in the industry.

Attendees will hear from industry experts, engage in networking events, and participate in Anaqua–led training sessions, learning new features in AQX® 11 – Anaqua’s most significant IP management platform release in 20 years – to help further optimize their IP management processes.

“This is an exciting time for the IP industry as we embrace new technologies, including AI, which could have far–reaching effects on how the industry operates,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. “We are proud to bring together the most innovative companies and law firms across the globe at our client conference. By connecting the entire IP community, we can move forward together to address our industry’s new issues and developments.”

Kicking off the conference is a keynote presentation from former Under Secretary of Commerce and USPTO Director David Kappos, Co–Chair of Cravath’s Intellectual Property Practice, on the macro–level trends shaping the future of IP. Other conference keynotes will delve into the specific effects of AI for IP, and will include:

  • Olga V. Mack – Renowned general counsel, IP attorney, digital transformation executive, author, and Above the Law + ACC Docket Legal Tech & Future of Law columnist, discussing the increasing value of human time in the age of advanced AI.
  • Stephen R. Perry – Creative Director at Bailey Brand Consulting, examining the impact of AI on the creative process and brand development.
  • Panel Discussion – Exploring the balance of risks, value, and efficacy when deploying AI in IP practice, featuring Raghu Chinagudabha of Microsoft; Sunjay Mohan of SAP; and Matthew Sked of the USPTO.

“What’s always so rewarding about The Anaqua Experience Conference is watching this global community of industry professionals, who are passionate about the advancement of IP, share their thoughts, insights, and experiences in a truly collaborative and interactive environment,” said Aileen Buchanan, Vice President, Client Success of Anaqua.

The conference will also host several sessions by many IP industry leaders, including:

  • Thomas H. Walls – Bausch Health Companies
  • Beth McGraw – Eli Lilly and Company
  • Gitte Berthelsen Lerche and Ana–Maria Macovetchi – Novo Nordisk
  • Tomoe Itoh – Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Will Federspiel – Reebok
  • Elizabeth Swift – RTX Corporation
  • Camylle Wnek – Techtronic Industries (TTI)

The 2024 AEC will be held at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, starting with a welcome reception on the evening of June 24, a full day of training sessions on June 25, followed by a series of presentations and panel discussions through to June 27. Registration remains open until June 25.

To register for the event, visit https://cvent.me/RY7ZLg.

About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech–enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision–making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua's LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Glagolev
Director, Communications
Anaqua
617–375–5808
aglagolev@anaqua.com


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9145896)

Ittihad announces Full Year 2023 Financial Results

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ittihad International Investment LLC (Ittihad), the leading industrial conglomerate in the UAE, today announces its Full Year 2023 Financial Results.

Financial Highlights

  • Group Revenue of $2.8 billion (AED10.4 billion)
  • Group Adjusted EBITDA* of $138.7 million (AED509.6 million)
  • Successfully launched a 5NC2 debut Sukuk, raising $350 million
  • Continued focus on deleveraging the business, with gross debt leverage of 5.3x at year end (down from 6.0x as of December 31, 2022), and adjusted net leverage* stood at 3.4x in 2023, down from 3.5x in 2022
    • Debt repayments for the year amounted to $119 million (AED436.6 million)
  • Strong balance sheet continues to provide capital allocation optionality
    • Net cash and cash equivalents of $153 million, with readily marketable inventories (RMI) of $107 million as at year end
    • $50 million of restricted cash was released in December 2023, with proceeds used to pay down working capital facilities
    • Ittihad is well–placed to continue to capitalise on a pipeline of strategic M&A opportunities to compound growth
  • Arranged $88 million of term loan and Export Credit Agency (ECA ) backed term financing for the tissue mill expansion project in Saudi Arabia. The facility is unsecured with a maturity of 12 years door–to–door

Operational Highlights

  • Infrastructure and Building Materials Manufacturing (IBMM): strong margin growth as a result of positive pricing performance and a significant shift in demand driven by the energy transition and long–term investments in infrastructure and real estate development across the region.
  • Consumer Goods Manufacturing (CGM): margin compression in the segment in the second and third quarter of the year due to destocking and a rapid correction in both raw material and finished goods prices.
  • Construction commenced on the new tissue mill in Saudi Arabia, a project that will ensure a more competitive logistics costs and improved price margins in the country.
  • Metropolic Paper Industries (MPI) became the main tissue supplier for Carrefour, a leading retail brand in the UAE.
  • Business Services: Double digit growth in EBITDA achieved across the waste collection, city cleaning, and sewage network services. Ittihad successfully penetrated a niche market in this segment by introducing robotic camera technology solution for sewage network inspection and repair, seeing strong levels of demand in the local market. Ittihad is well–placed to take advantage of potential opportunities for regional expansion with this technology.
  • The acquisition and expansion of a waste collection and city cleaning company in Saudi Arabia, effectively scaling up operations with new long–term projects valued at $40 million.

Outlook

  • Organic growth and sustainability will remain the primary focus over the next five years.
  • Plans to further expand into Saudi Arabia in consumer goods and business services segments.
  • The Company has a medium–term leverage target of 2.5x – 3.0x (net of bank balances and cash and RMI) and is focused on meeting this leverage target in the short to medium term.
  • Ittihad is well–placed to capitalise on strategic M&A opportunities and is strategically positioned to expedite its investment plans while exploring additional avenues for capital raise.

* Note on adjustments:

“Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as net profit (loss) for the year / period from continuing operations plus finance costs, tax, depreciation, amortisation, impairment of goodwill, and changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments

“Adjusted net leverage“ is defined as gross debt minus cash balances and readily marketable inventories (RMI) to adjusted EBITDA

Amer Kakish, Chief Executive Officer of Ittihad, said:

“The sustained and resilient EBITDA performance witnessed in 2023 highlights Ittihad's ability to maintain the strong earnings achieved in the record–breaking year of 2022. This consistent long–term growth demonstrates a significant milestone in our expansion journey, emphasizing the resilience of our diversified portfolio amidst challenging economic and geopolitical conditions, both regionally and globally.”

“We take pride in Ittihad's current contribution, accounting for over 4% of the UAE's non–oil manufacturing sector exports, and our rapid progress aligns with the UAE's 'Operation 300bn' strategy. Looking ahead, our focus remains on driving organic growth throughout our portfolio while maintaining our commitment to ongoing investment plans.”

For further information please contact:

Ittihad International Investment
Zahi Abu Hamze
Chief Financial Officer
+971 506128603

Wasfi Al Tayara
Corporate Finance and Investor Relations Manager
+971 501307449
investor.relations@ittihadinvestment.ae        

MHP Group
James McFarlane / Charlie Barker / Veronica Farah
+44 7584 152665 / +44 7834 623818 / +44 7710 117517
Ittihad@mhpgroup.com

Overview

The headline figures of AED 10.4 billion in revenues and AED 509.6 million adjusted EBITDA for the 12–month period remained relatively consistent with the prior year. However, it's important to recognize that 2022 marked a record year for the CGM segment, driven by customers replenishing inventories post–pandemic. Subsequently, as supply chain disruptions eased, customers scaled back on excess stock. Moreover, challenges such as higher interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts further complicated market conditions. Despite these obstacles, our ability to maintain the strong gains achieved in 2022 amid such challenges is commendable.

Our robust performance underscores the diversified nature of our investment portfolio spanning four key verticals: Consumer Goods Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Building Materials Manufacturing, Business Services, and Healthcare and Other. Throughout 2023, this diversification strategy has proven effective, showcasing resilience across various sectors and geographic markets. While certain segments faced macroeconomic challenges like destocking in consumer goods, others enjoyed robust demand and predictable earnings streams, mitigating any negative impacts at the Company level.

Revenue decreased by AED 538.4 million, or by 4.9 per cent., to AED 10,427.9 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2023 from AED 10,966.3 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2022, primarily due to a cyclical correction in commodity prices including paper, copper, and chemicals.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by AED 12.7 million, or by 2.4 per cent., to AED 509.6 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2023 from AED 522.3 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2022, primarily due to softening of EBITDA in the chemicals and paper businesses as a result of lower prices of raw materials and finished goods, largely offset by higher margins and volume in IBMM and Business Services divisions. As a percentage of revenue, Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased from 13.3 per cent. to 12.6 per cent.

Segmental Performance

Consumer Goods Manufacturing

CGM comprises three product lines: Printing and writing paper, tissue, and chemicals used in detergents and personal care products. The nature of the products the Company manufactures are fast moving essential goods which enables its Consumer Goods margins to remain relatively resilient during economic downturns. In the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, the Company's three consumer goods products  accounted for 18 per cent of the Company's revenue and 41 per cent of its adjusted EBITDA.

Revenue decreased by AED 220.8 million, or by 10.4 per cent., to AED 1,906.7 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2023 from AED 2,127.5 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2022, primarily due to a post COVID drop in demand and prices of chemicals from June 2022 onwards as a result of destocking and normalization in supply chain, and a cyclical correction in the prices of tissue and paper during the second and third quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by AED 125.1 million, or by 37.6 per cent., to AED 207.7 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2023 from AED 332.9 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2022, primarily due to softening of margins as a result of lower prices of tissue, paper and chemical driven by a significant correction in raw material prices on the back of easing of supply chain crunch. Some of the excess demand growth of 2022 caused paper inventories to swell, contributing to de stocking and thereby softening of demand during second and third quarter in 2023. The impact was more significant in the chemical business due to much lower post–pandemic demand for cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.

Infrastructure and Building Materials Manufacturing

IBMM division comprises three product lines: Refined copper rods, steel bars, and cement. The copper business enjoys a positive outlook due to strong demand propelled by the increasing adoption of alternative energy sources and electric vehicles, aligned with global trends favoring energy transition initiatives. Similarly, the overall building materials segment has experienced a surge in sales and improved margins, fuelled by substantial infrastructure investments and heightened construction activity in key markets such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, IBMM accounted for 73 per cent of the Company's revenue and 32 per cent of its adjusted EBITDA.

Revenue decreased by AED 444.3 million, or by 5.5 per cent., to AED 7,643.9 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2023 from AED 8,088.2 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2022, primarily due to a lower average price of copper during the period. Cement and steel business experienced healthy demand from the regional market on account of strong push for real estate and infrastructure projects, partly offset the decrease in copper.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by AED 90.7 million, or by 125.1 per cent., to AED 163.2 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2023 from AED 72.5 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2022, primarily due to higher margins and sales volume in the copper, steel and cement businesses.

Business Services

The Company's business services division provides: Long–term procurement, maintenance, and operation of radiology departments in Government–owned hospitals; Operation and maintenance services for infrastructure networks, wastewater treatment plants, sewage network and sewage treatment plants; and city cleaning and municipal waste collection. In the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, Business Services accounted for 6 per cent of the Company's revenue and 28 per cent of its adjusted EBITDA.

Revenue increased AED 66.3 million, or by 12.8 per cent., to AED 585.4 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2023 from AED 519.0 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2022, primarily due to an increase in work orders in the sewage and infrastructure business.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by AED 20.4 million, or by 16.5 per cent., to AED 144.2 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2023 from AED 123.8 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2022, primarily due to improved margins in city cleaning and waste collection and an increase in work orders in the operation and maintenance of sewage networks.

Healthcare and other

The division comprises of healthcare, fund management, logistics and transportation, and interior design services for government and the private sector. These businesses, in alignment with our Business Services division, have minimal asset requirements and operate in sectors with promising growth prospects. In the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, Healthcare and other accounted for 3 per cent of the Company's revenue and 5 per cent of its adjusted EBITDA.

Revenue increased by AED 131.5 million, or by 83.6 per cent., to AED 288.7 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2023 from AED 157.3 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2022, primarily due to an increase in sales of medical lab equipment, operating theatres, hospital beds, office furniture and a revenue ramp up of the newly expanded operation in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Adjusted EBITDA improved to AED 27.4 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2023 from AED 6.1 million in the twelve months ended 31 December 2022, primarily due to increased margin on account of increase in sales of medical lab equipment, operating theatres, hospital beds, office furniture and a revenue ramp up of the newly expanded operation in Egypt and KSA.

Outlook

Ittihad expects further growth at the EBITDA level, with revenues across verticals expected to organically expand. Moreover, improvements in margins are anticipated within the Consumer Goods vertical as the segment supply and demand dynamics normalize.

From an operational standpoint, Ittihad is strategically positioned to drive growth within its portfolio. In Q2 2024, the commissioning of our copper recycling plant is scheduled, along with additional expansion plans for the recently acquired waste collection operation in Saudi Arabia.

Looking ahead, the Company's primary focus over the next five years will be on organic growth and sustainability. Expansion into Saudi Arabia will remain a key priority, alongside ongoing investments in human capital development and the advancement of our ESG program.

About Ittihad

Ittihad is a privately owned business founded in 2008 and headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with investments in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The Company exports products and services to over 50 countries worldwide. It has a talented team of more than 8,000 members from over 57 nationalities with sector–wide expertise and a commitment to operational excellence.

Since 2015, Ittihad has pursued a strategy of investing in businesses with leading domestic positions in the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as well as strong international export potential. The Company focuses on long–term investments, all structured for business–to–business (B2B) export and designed to capture the unique value proposition offered by the UAE and the region.

Ittihad is committed to powering wealth creation through assets that balance profitability with sustainability and generate positive outcomes for stakeholders, society, and the planet.

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9119718)

Anaqua présente la version 8 de PATTSY WAVE, son logiciel de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle

BOSTON, 07 mai 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, leader des technologies de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI) et de l’innovation, lance dès aujourd’hui la version 8 de PATTSY WAVE. Il s’agit de la toute dernière version de son logiciel dédié à la gestion des brevets et des marques. Avec cette annonce, la version 8 de PATTSY WAVE offre une expérience simplifiée de gestion de la PI pour les professionnels qui travaillentau sein des entreprises et cabinets de PI, visant à leur faire gagner en efficacité dans l’exécution de leurs tâches quotidiennes.

Conçues pour simplifier les flux de travail, réduire les risques d’erreur et fournir des données de qualité, les fonctionnalités repensées de cette nouvelle version permettent à tous les professionnels de la PI de mieux gérer leurs portefeuilles, de manière plus simple et plus précise. Ces nouvelles fonctionnalités comprennent :

  • Un portail dédié aux inventeurs : outil de pointe développé pour améliorer la collaboration entre les inventeurs et les équipes juridiques. Ce portail standardise les pratiques de divulgation des inventions au moyen de questionnaires personnalisables développés selon une approche no–code et rend plus intuitifs les dispositifs de suivi de récompenses des inventeurs, tout en automatisant les flux de travail applicables à l’instruction des dossiers.
  • Un volet API : Le module d’extension d’API rend le partage des données avec des applications tierces fiable et cohérent, et permet aux utilisateurs de récupérer et de traiter des données bibliographiques depuis n’importe quel module principal du logiciel PATTSY WAVE.
  • Un nombre illimité de parties et des rôles personnalisables : PATTSY WAVE permet désormais aux utilisateurs d’associer un nombre illimité de contractants responsables d’un dossier. Ils peuvent également définir des rôles propres à leur organisation et créer des rôles spécialisés par type d’actions.

La version 8 de PATTSY WAVE offre également une meilleure expérience utilisateur et intègre des fonctionnalités renforcées de validation des données pour donner une vision globale et fournir un historique détaillé des missions légales, mettant ainsi un système complet et intuitif à la disposition de chaque utilisateur.

Pour Bob Romeo, PDG d’Anaqua, « Le lancement de la version 8 de PATTSY WAVE traduit l’engagement continu d’Anaqua à rendre les professionnels de la PI plus autonomes en mettant à leur disposition des solutions au service de l’innovation qui leur font gagner en efficacité et en productivité, tout en réduisant les risques liés à l’exercice de leurs fonctions. Cette nouvelle version répond parfaitement aux besoins des professionnels de la PI en quête d’une solution moderne et intégrée pour mener leurs opérations de propriété intellectuelle avec rapidité, précision, et contrôle personnalisable. »

Pour en savoir plus sur la version 8 de PATTSY WAVE et ses nouvelles fonctionnalités, rendez–vous sur anaqua.com/fr/pattsy–wave/.

À propos d’Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. est un fournisseur de premier plan de solutions et services technologiques intégrés de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI). Ses logiciels, AQX® et PATTSY WAVE®, combinent les meilleurs outils pour définir une stratégie de PI avisée. Ses technologies, qui reposent notamment sur des workflows et des capacités d’analyses avancés, offre un environnement de travail intelligent conçu pour prendre de meilleures décisions et optimiser les opérations de PI. Aujourd'hui, près de la moitié des 100 premiers déposants de brevets américains et des marques mondiales, ainsi qu'un nombre croissant de cabinets de conseils en PI dans le monde, utilisent les solutions Anaqua. Plus d'un million de décideurs, avocats, juristes, gestionnaires et innovateurs utilisent les logiciels Anaqua pour leurs besoins de gestion de la PI. Le siège de la société est situé à Boston, avec des bureaux aux États–Unis, en Europe, en Asie et en Australie. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site anaqua.com, ou la page entreprise d’Anaqua sur LinkedIn.

Contact presse :
Amanda Glagolev
Directrice de la communication
Anaqua
+1–617–375–5808
aglagolev@anaqua.com


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9112617)

Anaqua präsentiert IP-Management-Software PATTSY WAVE Version 8

MÜNCHEN, Deutschland und BOSTON, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, der weltweit führende Technologieanbieter für Innovation und Management von geistigem Eigentum (IP), gibt heute die Markteinführung von PATTSY WAVE Version 8, der neuesten Version der Patent– und Markenmanagement–Software, bekannt. Damit wird das IP–Management für Experten in Unternehmen und Anwaltskanzleien weiter optimiert und das Erledigen von Aufgaben noch effizienter gestaltet.

Die neue Version wurde entwickelt, um Arbeitsabläufe weiter zu vereinfachen, Risiken zu minimieren und die Genauigkeit zu erhöhen. Fachleuten des gewerblichen Rechtsschutzes können so ihre Aufgaben mit größerer Präzision und Leichtigkeit verwalten.  

Zu den neuen Funktionen gehören: 

  • Erfinder–Portal: Ein hochmodernes Tool, das die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Erfindern und Rechtsabteilungen verbessert. Das Erfinderportal rationalisiert den Prozess der Erfindungsmeldung mit anpassbaren, codefreien Fragebögen, intuitiven Nachverfolgungsmechanismen für Erfinderauszeichnungen und automatisierten Workflows für die juristische Bearbeitung. 
  • APIs: Die APIs von PATTSY WAVE bieten einen standardisierten, zuverlässigen Mechanismus für den Datenaustausch mit externen Anwendungen. Die Kunden können bibliografische Daten und Aktionsdaten von jedem der Hauptmodule von PATTSY WAVE abrufen.  
  • Unbegrenzte Anzahl von Benutzergruppen und anpassbare Rollen: Benutzer können eine unbegrenzte Anzahl von verantwortlichen Benutzergruppen für jede Aufgabe zuweisen. Teams können auch Rollen für ihre Organisation definieren und spezielle Rollen für Aktionskategorien erstellen. 

PATTSY WAVE Version 8 bietet außerdem eine verbesserte Benutzerfreundlichkeit und Funktionalität mit erweiterter Datenvalidierung. So wird eine globale Abdeckung und eine detaillierte Zuweisungshistorie in einem umfassendes und intuitives System gewährleistet. 

“Mit der Veröffentlichung von PATTSY WAVE Version 8 setzt Anaqua sein Engagement fort, Fachleuten im Bereich des geistigen Eigentums innovative Lösungen an die Hand zu geben, die die Effizienz steigern, Risiken reduzieren und die Produktivität steigern”, so Bob Romeo, CEO von Anaqua. “Version 8 ist die ideale Lösung für IP–Profis, die ein modernes, integriertes Tool suchen, um ihre IP–Aktivitäten mit hoher Geschwindigkeit, Genauigkeit und exakter Kontrolle zu steuern.” 

Weitere Informationen zu PATTSY WAVE Version 8 und seine Funktionen finden sie unter: anaqua.com/pattsy–wave/. 

Über Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. ist ein führender Anbieter von integrierten Technologielösungen und Dienstleistungen für das Management von geistigem Eigentum (IP) für Unternehmen und Anwaltskanzleien. Die IP–Management–Softwarelösungen AQX® und PATTSY WAVE® bieten Best–Practice–Workflows mit Big–Data–Analysen und technologiegestützten Dienstleistungen, um eine intelligente Umgebung zu schaffen, die die IP–Strategie informiert, die IP–Entscheidungsfindung ermöglicht und die IP–Abläufe rationalisiert, zugeschnitten auf die Bedürfnisse jedes Segments. Heute nutzen fast die Hälfte der 100 größten US–Patentanmelder und globalen Marken sowie eine wachsende Zahl von Anwaltskanzleien weltweit die Lösungen von Anaqua. Mehr als eine Million IP–Führungskräfte, Anwälte, Rechtsanwaltsgehilfen, Administratoren und Innovatoren nutzen die Plattform für ihre IP–Management–Anforderungen. Der Hauptsitz des Unternehmens befindet sich in Boston, mit weiteren Niederlassungen in den USA, Europa, Asien und Australien. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter anaqua.com oder auf Anaquas LinkedIn.

Pressekontakt:
Amanda Glagolev
Director, Communications
Anaqua
617–375–5808
aglagolev@anaqua.com


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9112617)

Anaqua Unveils PATTSY WAVE Version 8 IP Management Software

BOSTON, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announces the launch of PATTSY WAVE Version 8, the latest release of the patent and trademark management software. With this announcement, PATTSY WAVE Version 8 offers a streamlined IP management experience for IP professionals in corporations and law firms focused on efficient task execution.

Created to simplify workflows, mitigate risk, and elevate accuracy, Version 8’s new components help IP professionals manage their portfolios with greater precision and ease. New capabilities include:

  • Inventor Portal: A cutting–edge tool that enhances collaboration between inventors and legal teams. The Inventor Portal streamlines the invention disclosure process with customizable, no–code questionnaires, intuitive tracking mechanisms for inventor awards, and automated workflows for legal processing.
  • APIs: PATTSY WAVE’s APIs will provide a standard, reliable mechanism to share data with external applications. Clients will be able to retrieve bibliographic and action data from any of PATTSY WAVE’s primary modules.
  • Unlimited Parties & Customizable Roles: Users can now assign an unlimited number of responsible parties to any matter. Teams can also define roles applicable to their organization and create specialized roles associated with Action Categories.

PATTSY WAVE Version 8 also includes enhanced user experience and functionality with expanded data validation to provide global coverage and detailed assignment history, ensuring a comprehensive and intuitive system for all.

“With the release of PATTSY WAVE Version 8, Anaqua continues our commitment to empowering intellectual property professionals with innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and drive productivity,” said Bob Romeo, CEO at Anaqua. “Version 8 is the ideal solution for IP professionals seeking a modern, integrated tool to drive their IP operations with speed, accuracy and control.”

For more information about PATTSY WAVE Version 8 and its latest features, visit anaqua.com/pattsy–wave/.

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech–enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision–making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua's LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Glagolev
Director, Communications
Anaqua
617–375–5808
aglagolev@anaqua.com


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Anaqua Transforms Foreign Patent Filing into a Strategic Advantage for Intellectual Property Professionals

BOSTON, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology for corporations, law firms and governments, announces advancements in its Foreign Filing offering, enhancing the capabilities of its IP management platform, AQX®. Anaqua has shifted the paradigm of foreign filing for IP professionals from a burdensome set of manual administrative tasks to a strategic and automated differentiator, powering rapid decision–making for global IP protection.

In today’s competitive landscape, global IP practitioners understand the critical importance of protecting their innovation and inventions across borders. Anaqua’s advanced Foreign Filing within AQX offers a centralized ecosystem that addresses every aspect of the foreign filing lifecycle. On the AQX platform, customers can now utilize a decision workspace supported by competitive dashboards, foreign filing–specific reports, and online quoting to develop, execute, track, and manage their foreign filings. IP professionals can access a network of expert jurisdictional associates and translation providers to further improve the filing processes with transparent pricing and visibility into the process.

“Global businesses face increasing challenges in safeguarding their intellectual assets amidst rising innovation costs and intensifying competition,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. “At Anaqua, we have taken foreign filing far beyond any traditional provider. Our fully integrated solution drives clients’ efficiency and effectiveness, empowering IP professionals to navigate the complexities of global IP protection with confidence. Our clients are sharing our vision and our filing volume from the first quarter of 2024 has already surpassed our full–year filing volume for 2023.”

Through Anaqua’s enhanced Foreign Filing, IP professionals now have access to an end–to–end solution that not only streamlines the filing process, but also ensures transparency, cost–effectiveness, and peace of mind.

For more information about Anaqua’s Foreign Filing offering, please visit: anaqua.com/services/foreign–patent–filing/.

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech–enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision–making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua's LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Glagolev
Director, Communications
Anaqua
617–375–5808
aglagolev@anaqua.com


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Anaqua transforme l’extension de brevets à l’international en avantage stratégique pour les professionnels de la PI

BOSTON, 18 avr. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, le leader des technologies de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI) pour les entreprises, les conseils et les administrations, annonce d’importantes améliorations dans son offre de services d’extension à l’international, renforçant ainsi les capacités de sa plateforme de gestion de la PI, AQX®. Anaqua a déjà considérablement fait évoluer le dépôt de brevet à l’étranger et libéré les professionnels de la PI de l’administration manuelle. Initialement qualifiée d’activité chronophage, l’extension à l’international constitue désormais un facteur de différenciation stratégique, mettant l’automatisation au service des décisions pour la protection de la PI.

Dans le contexte actuel hautement concurrentiel, les spécialistes de la PI mesurent l’importance capitale d’assurer la protection des innovations et des inventions à travers le monde. Intégré à AQX, le service d’extension internationale offre un écosystème centralisé qui couvre l’ensemble du cycle de vie d’un dépôt à l’étranger. Pour le développement, le suivi et la gestion de leur PI internationale, les clients disposent désormais d’un espace de décision sur la plateforme AQX avec des tableaux de bord performants, des rapports spécifiques et des devis en ligne. Les professionnels de la PI ont accès à un réseau d’experts juridiques et d’agences de traduction qui fluidifie les démarches de dépôt, tout en offrant plus de transparence tarifaire et de visibilité sur le processus.

« Aujourd’hui, face à une concurrence dynamique et des coûts d’innovation croissants, les entreprises internationales sont confrontées à des défis grandissants dans la protection de leurs actifs de PI », explique Bob Romeo, CEO d’Anaqua. « Chez Anaqua, nous avons repoussé les limites des dépôts à l’étranger, bien au–delà des fournisseurs de services traditionnels. Notre solution entièrement intégrée rend les professionnels de la PI plus efficaces en leur donnant les moyens de gérer en toute confiance la complexité de la protection intellectuelle à l’international. Nos clients adhèrent à cette vision et en récoltent les fruits : le nombre de dépôts au premier trimestre 2024 a déjà dépassé celui de toute l’année 2023. »

Avec l’amélioration des services d’extension internationale offerts par Anaqua, les professionnels de la PI disposent désormais d’une solution de bout en bout qui rationalise le processus de dépôt, mais leur apporte aussi transparence, rentabilité et tranquillité d’esprit.

Pour plus d’informations sur les services d’extension à l’international d’Anaqua, rendez–vous sur anaqua.com/fr/services/foreign–patent–filing/.

À propos d’Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. est un fournisseur de premier plan de solutions et services technologiques intégrés de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI). Ses logiciels, AQX® et PATTSY WAVE®, combinent les meilleurs outils pour définir une stratégie de propriété intellectuelle avisée. Ses technologies, qui reposent notamment sur des workflows et des capacités d’analyses avancés, offre un environnement de travail intelligent conçu pour une prendre de meilleures décisions et optimiser les opérations de PI. Aujourd'hui, près de la moitié des 100 premiers déposants de brevets américains et des marques mondiales, ainsi qu'un nombre croissant de cabinets de conseils en propriété intellectuelle dans le monde utilisent les solutions Anaqua. Plus d'un million de décideurs, avocats, juristes, gestionnaires et innovateurs utilisent la plateforme pour leurs besoins de gestion de la PI. Le siège de la société est situé à Boston, avec des bureaux aux États–Unis, en Europe, en Asie et en Australie. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site anaqua.com, ou la page entreprise d’Anaqua sur LinkedIn.

Contact presse :
Amanda Glagolev
Directrice de la communication
Anaqua
+1–617–375–5808
aglagolev@anaqua.com


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Anaqua macht ausländische Patentanmeldungen zu einem strategischen Vorteil für IP-Profis

BOSTON / MÜNCHEN, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, der führende Anbieter von Innovations– und IP–Management–Technologien, kündigt die Weiterentwicklung seines Angebots für Auslandsanmeldungen an und erweitert so die Funktionen seiner IP–Managementplattform AQX®. Anaqua hat den Prozess der Auslandsanmeldungen von einer lästigen Reihe manueller Verwaltungsaufgaben hin zu einem strategischen und automatisierten Alleinstellungsmerkmal für IP–Experten weiterentwickelt, in dem es eine schnelle Entscheidungsfindung für den globalen IP–Schutz ermöglicht.

In der heutigen Wettbewerbslandschaft sind sich globale IP–Anwender bewusst, wie wichtig es ist, ihre Innovationen und Erfindungen grenzüberschreitend zu schützen. Anaquas fortschrittliche Auslandsanmeldung innerhalb von AQX bietet ein zentralisiertes Ökosystem, das jeden Aspekt des Lebenszyklus einer Auslandsanmeldung abdeckt. Auf der AQX–Plattform können Kunden für ihre Entscheidung jetzt einen speziellen Arbeitsbereich nutzen, der den Wettbewerb auf Dashboards visualisiert und mit spezifischen Berichten und Online–Zitierungen ergänzt, um Auslandsanmeldungen zu entwickeln, auszuführen, nachzuverfolgen und zu verwalten. IP–Profis können dabei auf ein Netzwerk fachkundiger Rechtsberater und Übersetzungsanbieter mit transparenter Preisstruktur und Einbindung in den Prozess zugreifen, um Anmeldeprozesse zusätzlich zu verbessern.

„Globale Unternehmen stehen angesichts steigender Innovationskosten und zunehmendem Wettbewerb vor immer größeren Herausforderungen beim Schutz ihrer geistigen Vermögenswerte“, so Bob Romeo, CEO von Anaqua. „Bei Anaqua sind wir bei der Auslandsanmeldung weit über alle herkömmlichen Anbieter hinausgegangen. Unsere vollständig integrierte Lösung steigert die Effizienz und Effektivität unserer Kunden und versetzt IP–Experten in die Lage, die Komplexität des globalen IP–Schutzes souverän zu meistern. Unsere Kunden teilen unsere Vision – ihr Anmeldevolumen im ersten Quartal 2024 hat bereits das gesamte Jahr 2023 übertroffen.“

Durch die verbesserte Auslandseinreichung von Anaqua haben IP–Experten nun Zugang zu einer End–to–End–Lösung, die nicht nur den Anmeldeprozess rationalisiert, sondern auch Transparenz, Kosteneffizienz und Sicherheit gewährleistet.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: anaqua.com/services/foreign–patent–filing/.

Über Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. ist ein Premiumanbieter von integrierten Technologielösungen und Dienstleistungen für das Management von geistigem Eigentum (IP). Die IP Management–Lösungen AQX® and PATTSY WAVE® von Anaqua kombinieren Best–Practice–Workflows mit Big–Data–Analysen und technologiegestützten Dienstleistungen, um eine intelligente Umgebung zu schaffen, die über IP–Strategien informiert, IP–Entscheidungen ermöglicht und IP–Abläufe rationalisiert. Heute nutzen fast die Hälfte der 100 größten US–Patentanmelder und globalen Marken sowie eine wachsende Zahl von Anwaltskanzleien weltweit die Lösungen von Anaqua. Über eine Million IP–Führungskräfte, Anwälte, Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte, Administratoren und Innovatoren nutzen die Plattform für ihr IP–Management. Der Hauptsitz des Unternehmens befindet sich in Boston, weitere Niederlassungen befinden sich in den USA, Europa, Asien und Australien. Für weitere Informationen besuchen Sie bitte anaqua.com oder LinkedIn.

Pressekontakt:
WORDUP PR
Achim von Michel
+49–89–2 878 878 0
presse@wordup.de


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Anaqua Enhances AcclaimIP Patent Search with AI-Powered Capabilities

BOSTON, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, continues to enhance its powerful patent search platform, AcclaimIP, setting a new standard in patent search capabilities. With a focus on empowering patent searchers with unparalleled control and assistance, AcclaimIP Patent Search offers access to a vast global patent database comprising over 100 million patents worldwide.

Designed to cater to the diverse needs of IP professionals, AcclaimIP Patent Search boasts a user–friendly interface that enhances the search experience, facilitating efficient exploration of results and swift discovery of relevant information. Whether users prefer to create their own queries or leverage powerful interfaces for assistance, AcclaimIP ensures a seamless and comprehensive search process.

One of the most significant features of AcclaimIP Patent Search is its cutting–edge AI Patent Summaries tool. Harnessing the power of generative AI, this innovative tool delivers consistent and optimized summaries of patents, enabling patent searchers to better understand search results and interpret patent implications. By leveraging large language models guided by tailored prompts, AcclaimIP's AI Patent Summaries tool promises substantial time savings and mitigates the risk of overlooking critical intelligence.

“AcclaimIP is a powerful patent search platform that represents our commitment to innovation and excellence in the intellectual property industry,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. “By internally developing AI–powered tools that leverage market–leading solutions, we strengthen our position as the leader in IP management solutions, providing fully integrated solutions that empower IP professionals to succeed.”

For more information about Anaqua’s AcclaimIP Patent Search, please visit anaqua.com.

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech–enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision–making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua's LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Glagolev
Director, Communications
Anaqua
617–375–5808
aglagolev@anaqua.com 


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