Intellectual Property Case Management Checklist Template
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Initial Assessment & Intake
Documents initial client contact, gathers preliminary information, and assesses the IP matter.
Date of Initial Contact
Summary of Client's Initial Concerns
Type of IP Matter (Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secret)
Client Name
Client Contact Information
Estimated Value of IP (if known)
Client Goals & Objectives
IP Asset Identification & Documentation
Identifies and thoroughly documents relevant IP assets (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets).
Detailed Description of IP Asset
Type of IP Asset
Serial Number/Registration Number (if applicable)
Date of Creation/First Use/Filing Date
Supporting Documents (e.g., application, sketches, contracts)
Brief Summary of Asset Value/Significance
Current Status (e.g. Active, Pending, Expired)
Prior Art/Landscape Search & Analysis
Conducts and analyzes prior art searches to assess patentability or infringement risk.
Search Start Date
Search Terms Used
Number of Prior Art Documents Reviewed
Summary of Key Prior Art Findings
Attach Prior Art Search Report (PDF)
Patentability Opinion Required?
Infringement Risk Assessment
Date of Final Search Review
Strategy Development & Planning
Develops a legal strategy and timeline for IP protection or enforcement.
Define Case Objectives
Estimated Budget Allocation
Target Litigation/Filing Deadline
Preferred Legal Strategy (e.g., Aggressive, Collaborative)
Potential Risks & Mitigation Strategies
Preliminary Assessment of Opposing Party/Competitors
Filing & Prosecution (Patents/Trademarks)
Manages the filing and prosecution process for patent or trademark applications.
Filing Date
Application Type
Application Serial Number
First Office Action Status
Response Deadline (Office Action)
Uploaded Response Documents
Notes on Prosecution Strategy
Current Status
Enforcement & Litigation
Tracks progress and activities related to enforcing IP rights through legal action.
Filing Date of Complaint
Court Case Number
Summary of Plaintiff's Claims
Summary of Defendant's Response/Answer
Discovery Status
Key Evidence Files (e.g., contracts, communications)
Monetary Damages Claimed (Plaintiff)
Next Hearing/Trial Date
Licensing & Agreements
Documents and manages IP licensing and related contractual agreements.
Licensor Name
Licensee Name
Agreement Effective Date
Summary of Licensed Rights
Royalty Rate (%)
Minimum Royalty Payment (if applicable)
Payment Frequency
Agreement Document
Monitoring & Watch Services
Tracks relevant activity related to IP assets and addresses potential infringement.
Monitoring Service Provider
Custom Search Terms Used
Last Monitoring Date
Number of Alerts Received
Summary of Recent Alerts
Alert Severity
Supporting Documentation (if applicable)
Maintenance & Renewal
Manages patent maintenance fees and trademark renewal deadlines.
Patent Maintenance Fee Due Date
Maintenance Fee Amount (USD)
Trademark Renewal Application Filing Date
Renewal Fee Amount (USD)
Copyright Renewal Filing Date (if applicable)
Renewal Status
Notes/Comments on Renewal Process
Client Communication & Reporting
Records communication with clients and prepares regular progress reports.
Communication Date
Communication Method
Summary of Communication
Attached Documents (e.g., emails, meeting notes)
Client Feedback/Response
Next Communication Due (Days)
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