Industry Insights

How NextGen IPM is Reshaping the Legal Landscape

By Shalaka Kulkarni

Published on July 21, 2025

In an age where innovation is the currency of competition, intellectual property (IP) is a strategic imperative. Yet for many law firms and IP teams, the way IP is managed remains outdated, manual, and disconnected from the business’s broader goals.

NextGen IPM: a Microsoft-native platform, is a rethink of what IP management should be.

Why IP Needs a Boardroom Seat

From the first scribbled idea to global commercialisation, IP travels a complex, high-stakes journey. But many firms still rely on siloed systems, spreadsheets, or docketing tools that create more friction than flow. The cost equals missed deadlines, duplicated effort, low client satisfaction, and most crucially, missed opportunities to turn IP into a business advantage.

IP is about 4Ps: protection, positioning, partnership, and profit.

From Docketing to Decision Intelligence

NextGen IPM is purpose-built to help law firms and in-house teams elevate their IP function. Here’s how it makes the leap from admin task to strategic engine:

• Unified portfolio view: Manage patents, trademarks, design rights, and PBRs in one place. Get a bird’s-eye view across jurisdictions, clients, and asset classes – something traditional docketing systems struggle to offer.
• Workflow automation: Whether it’s auto-assigning tasks, sending proactive alerts, or tracking renewals, NextGen IPM reduces human error and frees up attorney time for what matters—strategy, client counsel, and growth.
• Data-Driven decisions: IPM’s customizable dashboards, cost analytics, and ROI tracking empower attorneys and IP managers to connect legal work with business outcomes.
• Client-First experience: With dedicated portals for document sharing, invoice tracking, and communication, firms can offer a digital-first experience that builds transparency and trust.

Built for Scale. Designed for Precision.

For firms managing hundreds or thousands of IP assets, scalability is non-negotiable. NextGen IPM’s infrastructure is cloud-based, secure, and fully integrated with Microsoft tools like Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook. That means fewer logins, better compliance, and real-time collaboration with inventors and internal stakeholders.

With IPM, attorneys can:

• Cut non-billable admin hours by up to 40%
• Improve filing accuracy with auto-validation tools
• Reduce client update emails by 60% through self-serve portals

Whether you’re an IP boutique firm or a full-service legal house, the pressure to do more with less, while delivering top-tier legal service, is relentless. NextGen IPM is a partner that grows with you. By choosing a modern, intelligent IP management solution, firms are building a smarter, more agile practice.

Ready to move beyond spreadsheets?

If your current IP management system feels more like a cost centre than a value driver, it’s time for a rethink. With NextGen IPM, firms can align legal operations with business strategy, finally giving IP the strategic stature it deserves.

For more information or to explore how we can help, get in touch with us. We believe even one conversation can lead to something amazing—and we’d love to hear from you!