THOMSON SCIENTIFIC INTRODUCES THOMSON IP MANAGER
Integrated Workflow Solution Provides End-To-End Management of Intellectual Assets and Enables Collaboration Between Parties involved in Innovation, Product and Brand Management
Southfield, MI USA - May 1, 2007 — Thomson Scientific today announced the introduction of Thomson IP ManagerSM, an integrated workflow solution providing end-to-end management of intellectual assets and enabling collaboration between groups in the innovation and product management life cycle.
Thomson Scientific, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and leading provider of information solutions to the worldwide research and business communities, today announced the introduction of Thomson IP ManagerSM, an integrated workflow solution providing end-to-end management of intellectual assets and enabling collaboration between groups in the innovation and product management life cycle.
Thomson IP Manager, the enterprise-level, browser-based successor to the earlier IPMaster software, continues to leverage industry standard technology, including Microsoft SQL and Oracle databases. Using Microsoft’s .NET framework, Thomson IP Manager offers an enhanced set of tools to help organizations further protect and manage their intellectual property assets. Thomson IP Manager offers a number of features to streamline the portfolio management process, including:
- Configurable workflow capabilities
- Flexible rules engine with business process integration features
- Broad automation capabilities, including email notifications and form letters
- Robust personalization and role-based tools, which can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each participant in the IP process
"The key to maximizing the value of an organization’s IP assets is the deployment of an enterprise-level application that can facilitate collaboration between departments and align the organization’s IP strategy and business strategy," said Cynthia Murphy, vice president and general manager of IP Management Services. "Thomson IP Manager unites key stakeholders, providing visibility to enable decision-making, resulting in a more robust portfolio and better allocation of R&D dollars."
In February 2007, MDC, which has served the worldwide IP community for nearly 40 years, changed its name to Thomson Scientific IP Management Services, signifying alignment with the world-class IP brands, content and tools from the Thomson Corporation. IP Management Services provides patent payments, trademark renewals, IP management software and best practices consulting to IP departments worldwide. The new web address for IP Management Services is: www.thomsonipmanagement.com.
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com) is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to professionals in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Corporation’s common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).
Thomson Scientific is a business of The Thomson Corporation. Its information solutions assist professionals at every stage of research and development—from discovery to analysis to product development and distribution. Thomson Scientific information solutions can be found at scientific.thomson.com.
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