Manage IP Matters, Tasks and Deadlines in One Place
Organise the work behind patent, trade mark, copyright, design, licensing and franchising matters. Keep tasks, documents, time entries, client communication and bills connected to the correct matter.
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Create Task Lists for Repeatable Work
Build reusable task lists for the way your firm manages different IP matters, and set task deadlines automatically from matter start dates or preceding tasks with Clio’s task management software.
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Offer Fixed Fees for Common Work
Use Clio’s legal billing software to bill on a fixed-fee basis for routine work, including NDAs, licence agreements and assignments, while continuing to track time against the matter to understand cost and productivity.
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Keep Key Dates Visible
Record matter dates, assign tasks and set reminders using Clio’s legal calendaring tools. Continue to use your specialist IP docketing system for statutory patent and trade mark prosecution, renewal and registry deadlines, while keeping the wider matter workflow visible in Clio.
Stay organised on your busiest days
Get more from your day and the tools your firm already uses. Bring your IP matters, documents, communication, time and billing together with centralised intellectual property law software.
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See every IP matter at a glance
View all your matters from one central dashboard. Link every contact, document, calendar event, note, time entry and bill to the correct matter, so your team always has the full picture.
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Add time entries from your inbox
Use Clio’s email add-ins to log emails, save documents, add contacts and create time entries without leaving your inbox. Keep a clear record of client communication and make sure important interactions stay connected to the relevant matter.
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Connect Your IP law software with the tools you already use
Connect Clio with a wide range of integrations, including legal research tools. Save research, insights, documents and notes against the relevant matter, so your team can find the information it needs in one place.
FAQs about Intellectual property law software
What is intellectual property law software?
Intellectual property law software, also known as IP practice management software, helps IP firms manage matters, documents, tasks, client communication, time recording and billing in one connected system. Clio supports the operational side of patent, trade mark, copyright, design, licensing and IP dispute work, while specialist docketing systems manage registry-specific prosecution and renewal deadlines.
What are the main features of intellectual property law software?
Core features include matter and contact management, task and calendar management, document storage, secure client communication, time recording, billing, reporting and integrations with other business tools. Specialist patent and trade mark docketing, statutory deadline calculation and portfolio-renewal management should remain within the dedicated systems used by the firm.
How does intellectual property practice management software benefit IP firms?
Intellectual property practice management software reduces administrative work by keeping matter information, documents, tasks, correspondence, time and billing connected. It gives teams a clearer view of outstanding work, improves consistency and helps firms understand matter progress and financial performance. Specialist IP docketing software should continue to be used for statutory filing, prosecution and renewal requirements.
Can Clio help firms use their own document templates and precedents?
Yes. Firms can create, store and reuse their own approved precedents and document templates within their workflows.
Is Clio built specifically for intellectual property law?
Clio is the global leader in legal AI, built to support every practice area, including intellectual property, rather than a specialist IP docketing or portfolio-management system. It centralises matters, documents, tasks, client communication, time and billing for IP firms, while dedicated IP systems continue to manage registry-specific prosecution, renewal and portfolio requirements.
How does Clio work alongside IP docketing software?
Clio manages the broader practice workflow around IP matters, including clients, documents, tasks, communication, time and billing. Specialist docketing systems continue to manage patent and trade mark prosecution, renewal and registry deadlines. Using the systems alongside each other allows firms to separate specialist IP docketing from the wider operational management of the practice.
How does Clio help protect sensitive IP matter information?
Clio provides security controls designed to help firms protect sensitive client and matter information. These include encryption, access controls, security monitoring and independently audited security standards, including ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2. Each firm remains responsible for configuring and using the platform in accordance with its professional, confidentiality and privacy obligations.
Can Clio manage matters involving IP Australia?
Yes. Firms can configure matter types, custom fields, tasks and reminders around patent, trade mark, design and other matters involving IP Australia. Clio manages the broader matter workflow but does not replace IP Australia’s filing systems or specialist IP docketing software.
Intellectual Property Software reviews
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