Introduction
A true enterprise solution for IP Lifecycle Management on the SAP NetWeaver platform
Linx/AS Intellectual Property Manager (IPM) provides an enterprise solution for managing the entire lifecycle of intellectual property—from disclosure and review of IP proposals; to legal activities such as registration and licensing; to the maintenance of the portfolio from a strategic business perspective.
As IP is introduced into an organization, IPM's workflow engine routes it through matters management, docket management, and portfolio management allowing flexible workflows that change based on IP type, origin, and user roles.
Wield the power of IP.
Integrated management of both legal and business aspects of IP provides a balanced view of the portfolio and yields strategic benefits:- Ability to wield IP as a business tool, because you can now monitor ongoing IP performance against strategy and make informed business decisions with a clear view of the competitive landscape.
- Mitigated legal risk of lapse or infringement with accurate, up-to-date inventory in place.
- IP lifecycle integration with product lifecycle and new product introduction processes.
- Gains in operational efficiency through integrated workflow and collaboration.
- Instilled best practices for IP management throughout the organization.
- Strategic alignment with IT investment in SAP technology.
IPM is a "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" solution.
IPM is built within the SAP framework and aligns with its strategic development direction. SAP's transition to an open architecture has increased ease of use and accessibility. Applications built on SAP NetWeaver and SAP Enterprise Portals technology (such as SAP's own xAPPs) allow single sign-on and web-based access to the enterprise.
While IPM can function as a stand-alone solution, it easily integrates in several application areas including:
- xPD
- xRPM/cProject Suite
- Knowledge Management
- Document Management
- Collaboration
- Workflow
