WorldMark Plus

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WorldMark® Plus is a combined trademark matters management systems.

Questions this tool can help you solve

Is all the information of a mark available at your fingertips?
Are you worried about missing a deadline?
Would you like to create quick and clear reports?
Are you concerned about the security of your data?
Is the thought of comprehensive IP Management in one program appealing?
Do you want to know the total cost of a specific conflict?

Registers' Coverage

• Trademarks
• General Matters
• Agreement Matters
• Conflict Matters
• License Matters
• Ownership Matter

Main Features

Comprehensive Portfolio Management

• No portfolio size limits
• Management of trademarks according to the legislation of the applicable jurisdiction
• Automated agenda to consolidate all tasks (official and user defined)/li>
• Easy to use modular system

Security

• Unparalleled market leader in this field
• Highly adaptable by user on a module basis
• Trademark checker to warn user of logical data inconsistency
• Each modification can be logged in the history table for further consultation

Flexibility

• Advanced user-management, with individual settings & permissions
• Workflow processes defined to reflect the degree of current internal automation
• User changeable captions for many users fields in the system
• User’s fields not used can be hidden
• On-line help to guide you through all operations

IP Laws Updates

Quarterly Law updates keep your portfolio updated with the latest worldwide trademark laws

• Official actions included such as: opposition deadline, renewal, tax payment, use required, proof of use, affidavit, etc…
• Over 300 territories and agreements are covered by WorldMark® Plus
• Full country law documentation per update
• Extensive network of 230 reputable local agents maintain WorldMark® Plus country laws
• Due date reminders are automatic
• Continually reminds you about outstanding due dates until completion
• Forecasts any user’s future workload for any date range
• Due date tracking for all trademarks
• Schedule due dates for tasks such as administrative objections, affidavits, renewal order, tax payments and watch files

Automation Tools

Comprehensive set of Wizards to assist users

• Easy generation of documents and reports using Crystal™ Reports
• Batch reporting documents can be generated for all modules
• Architecture & Platforms
• Multi-site operation through WorldMark® Plus Replication or Database Builder tool
• Installation on Windows® 95 or 98/NT/2000/XP
• Supports Citrix® environment

Queries & Reports

Unlimited field-by-field querying capability

• Save your most frequently used queries
• Easy columnar reporting through double-clicking principle
• Query by field directly from modules
• Generate customisable documents
• Export reports in a variety of formats

Documents

Templates are customisable

• Official forms available directly in the system (International, Community Trademarks)
• Over 200 ready to use report templates
• Preview report before printing
• Export records in WORD, HTML, EXCELL or RTF

Cost & Invoicing Management

Cost module to complement your current invoicing system

Other Outstanding Features

Transfer manager performs mass changes to your portfolio

• Check the entire database for consistency and integrity
• Define your own Goods & Services descriptions
• Include your own logo in colour
• Manage Madrid Agreement and Protocol, European Community and national trademarks
• International and local classification are available
• Create proper rules for generating automatic actions reflecting your own method of working

Data Conversion & Support

Conversion of data done to your specification

• Highly qualified support team. Answers to your questions are provided in less than 1 working day
• Help available via phone, fax, email, and our web pages on www.edital.com
• Support offices in Brussels and Chicago

Your Advantages!

• Time-saving tools: Copy Record Wizard, Mass Filing of IP rights, WIPO tools, Find & Replace
• User-friendly reporting: The user defines what will be displayed in the report, and how the information will be sorted
• Query: Ability to search multiple fields
• Automation: An ideal solution in avoiding human error
• Document generation: Documents can be generated into Microsoft Word® based on Crystal™ Reports templates
• Information sharing and Multi-site: Remote client access and multi-site data sharing
• Agenda: Complete, query-able agenda for all tasks for pro-active and timely workflow