Patent Prior Art Search for IP Attorneys with ipManager
Run patent prior art search on autopilot inside ipManager.
The Problem
Prior art searches for Patent Prosecution matters take days in ipManager, and the attorney still has to read every hit to judge relevance.
What We Build in ipManager
AI runs the search across USPTO, EPO, and ipManager, ranks hits by claim-overlap relevance, summarizes each, and builds the search report — attorney starts from a triaged list, not a raw dump. Purpose-built for teams running ipManager — uses the native API or agent integration so nothing leaves the system of record.
ipManager Integration Approach
Audit your ipManager configuration
We map the specific ipManager objects, custom fields, and workflows the automation needs to touch for your patent prosecution practice.
Build on the ipManager API or agent
Integration happens inside ipManager — no data leaves the system, no parallel tool for your team to learn, no license changes.
Human-in-the-loop handoff
Every automation routes exceptions back to a human in ipManager with enough context to act — AI handles the 80%, your team owns the judgment calls.
Frequently asked
Does this patent prior art search automation work natively in ipManager?+
Yes — we build directly on ipManager's API or agent integration. Your data stays in ipManager, your ip attorneys keep the same login and UI, and there's no parallel system for the team to learn.
What ipManager configuration do we need before deployment?+
We work with your existing ipManager setup. During discovery we map the specific objects, custom fields, and workflows the automation touches — no rip-and-replace required for patent prosecution teams.
Can ipManager handle patent prior art search on its own?+
ipManager handles configuration; AI handles judgment. Native ipManager workflows route deterministic tasks; our automation layer adds the AI judgment ipManager doesn't ship out of the box — document classification, exception triage, drafting.
Is ipManager the right tool for patent prior art search for ip attorneys?+
ipManager is widely used among patent prosecution teams precisely because of its data model around patent prior art search. We've deployed this workflow on ipManager for similar firms and the integration is well-trodden.
What's the typical ROI of patent prior art search automation in ipManager?+
For patent prosecution firms running ipManager, automation typically pays back inside the first quarter — measured against the loaded cost of the ip attorney hours absorbed. Higher volumes deploy faster.
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See this running in your ipManager instance
30-minute call. We'll look at your actual ipManager setup and show exactly how this workflow fits.