System for automating and managing an IP environment

(54) SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATING AND MANAGING AN IP ENVIRONMENT

(76) Inventors: John J. Gabrick, Pittsburgh, PA (US);

Cassius A. Elston JR., Sammamish,
WA (US)

Correspondence Address:
PATRICK M. DWYER
MINDMATTERS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SUITE 114

1818 WESTLAKE AVENUE N
SEATTLE, WA 98109 (US)

(21) Appl. No.: 10/459,116

(22) Filed: Jun. 10, 2003

Related U.S. Application Data

(63) Continuation-in-part of application No. 09/709,900, filed on Nov. 10, 2000.

(60) Provisional application No. 60/387,770, filed on Jun. 10, 2002.

Publication Classification

(51) Int. CI.7 G06F 17/60

(52) U.S. CI 705/1; 705/10

(57) ABSTRACT

A system for streamlining the process of creating, preserving and protecting proprietary assets. The system identifies, classifies, compiles, tracks and routes real-time data automatically on a continuous basis, and provides instant access to stored database information, such as trade secret archives, patent filings, computed valuations, user information and a variety of detailed reports. An employee has instant access to her latest innovations and proprietary materials, and constant supervision over them.