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AppColl Prosecution Manager

by AppColl · Since 2009
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Quick facts
VendorAppColl
Year launched2009
StatusActive
Location325 Sharon Park Dr Suite 625 Menlo Park, CA 94025-6805
Countries servedGlobal
Languages10
Integrations1+
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About AppColl Prosecution Manager

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AppColl Prosecution Manager (APM) is a robust cloud-native intellectual property management software tailored for law firms, corporate legal departments, and organizations that handle patents and trademarks. Designed to streamline the IP prosecution process, APM consolidates key functions such as docketing, prior art management, billing, and invention disclosures into a unified platform, reducing both operational complexity and the risk of errors. Its user interface is frequently praised for its intuitive, logical layout that makes onboarding straightforward, with a single-screen view that allows users to see bibliographic information, prosecution history, and docketing tasks simultaneously. The customizable dashboard offers flexibility by enabling the creation of personalized reports and visual charts to track portfolio performance. One of its standout strengths lies in its deep automation capabilities: the Tasks module can automatically manage docketing for US patents, trademarks, and PCT applications, while the UsptoSync feature keeps matters updated by pulling documents and information directly from USPTO databases. The Prior Art Management module simplifies cross-citation and IDS generation, and the PM Invent tool accelerates the invention disclosure process, particularly useful for firms dealing with multiple inventors.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Highly customizable: Tailor workflows, forms, and reminders to match your firm’s needs
  • +Web-based platform: Accessible from anywhere with no installation required
  • +Reliable and efficient: Known for stability and consistent performance
  • +Excellent customer support: Fast, responsive, and open to feature requests
  • +Built-in billing and time tracking: Generate invoices and track hours directly within the platform
  • +Easy data import/export: Supports bulk uploads and CSV exports for reporting
  • +USPTO integration: Automates docketing and updates based on official data
  • +Ideal for small to mid-sized firms: Affordable pricing with enterprise-level functionality
  • +Straightforward interface: Minimal learning curve and intuitive navigation
What users flag
  • Limited reporting flexibility: Custom report creation can be tedious and unintuitive
  • Basic accounting features: Billing system lacks advanced financial tools
  • Not visually modern: Interface is functional but not aesthetically polished
  • Occasional slowness: Some users report lag during peak usage
  • Foreign deadline automation: Manual entry still required for some jurisdictions

Features

Key features

Docketing Automation
The Tasks module uses a powerful workflow engine to automatically docket activities for US patents and trademarks, and PCT patent applications.
Prior Art Management
The software makes it easy to manage prior art, cross-cite references, and generate an IDS (Form SB08) in seconds.
Integrated Billing
A built-in Billing module tracks time, generates professional invoices and LEDES files, and records payments.
Invention Disclosure Collection (PM Invent)
A dedicated module allows law firms to efficiently and accurately collect invention disclosures from inventors.
Signature Collection
The Signatures module streamlines the collection of signatures for documents like declarations and client engagement letters.
Data Integration
It integrates with multiple databases, including USPTO's Patent Center, TSDR, EPO Espacenet, and PPUBS, for automated docket updates and data import.

Additional features

Docketing Automation
Automatically dockets and manages workflow activities for patents and trademarks.
Contact Management
Maintains a database of inventors, clients, attorneys, and other contacts with configurable permissions.
Billing/Invoice Management
Tracks time, generates professional invoices (including LEDES files), and manages retainers and payments.
Document Storage
Provides a cloud-based document management solution for storing and attaching files.
Easy Data Import/Export
Allows for the easy import and export of data, including from USPTO and Espacenet.
Prior Art Management
Enables users to manage prior art, cross-cite references, and generate IDS forms.
E-signatures
A signatures module streamlines the collection of electronic signatures for various documents.
Reporting
Users can create, schedule, and email reports as PDFs or spreadsheets.
Task Workflow Automation
Automates docketing and workflow activities.
One-Click Set-Up
Generates popular PTO forms and professional invoices with one click.
Premium Support and Learning Path
Offers excellent customer support and resources for learning the system.
Conflict Checking
A module for searching matters and contacts to find potential conflicts.
Matter Management
Allows users to capture and maintain all IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, domains, and more.
PM Invent
A module specifically for law firms to collect invention disclosures and contact information from inventors.
Signatures
A module that streamlines the entire signature collection process, with DocuSign integration.
Files
A document management solution that allows drag-and-drop uploads and direct emailing of documents.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
10
Interface languages
10
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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Billing currencies

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