Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and IP management solutions, today announced that GM has selected Anaqua to help manage its extensive global patent and design portfolio.

Through the agreement, GM will leverage Anaqua’s fully integrated software and services to streamline their IP management lifecycle globally. As the company’s centralized IP management system, Anaqua will help support GM’s invention, patent, and design management, enhance internal and outside counsel collaboration, provide patent annuity payment services, and offer real-time IP data analytics and forecasting capabilities for enhanced IP strategy.

“We are excited to welcome GM, one of the largest and most innovative automobile manufacturers globally, as they join Anaqua’s client roster,” said Bob Romeo, chief executive officer of Anaqua. “For GM to place their trust in Anaqua further demonstrates the importance of successful IP management in the auto industry around the globe, and Anaqua’s position as a key partner in the industry’s continued innovation worldwide.”

Johnny Chan