Patent Annuity Management

Worry-free patent renewals, done right every time.

Trusted Annuity Solutions for Every IP Portfolio

Staying on top of global patent renewals shouldn’t feel like a gamble. CPI’s Patent Annuity Management service delivers unmatched accuracy, automation, and support to help you protect your rights, keep costs predictable, and let your team stay focused on innovation.

For over 50 years, IP professionals have trusted CPI to simplify renewals, reduce risk, and ensure on-time payments across more than 100 jurisdictions.

Because maintaining rights shouldn’t mean managing risks alone.
CPI combines intelligent automation with expert human review performed by country-specialized analysts across our global network. With every renewal, you benefit from verified data, payment assurance, and proactive support that takes the burden off your team.

Confident Coverage for Every Patent

Watch how CPI helps streamline annuity payments across jurisdictions, reduce risk, and protect your entire portfolio with ease.

What Sets CPI’s Patent Annuity Service Apart?

Dedicated Annuity Specialist

Get personalized, local support from your own CPI expert—no call centers or extra fees.

Global Data Checks

We continuously verify your annuity data using a combination of smart technology and local analyst review in 100+ countries. This data reliability assurance ensures payments are timely and successful —reducing risk while eliminating unnecessary costs.

Zero Startup Fees

No hidden costs, no annual fees, and no long-term contracts—just reliable service you can count on. Implementation includes excessive data checking of your patent data to ensure your account is reliable from the start.

Connect With Ease​

Integrate CPI annuity services into your existing IP and accounting systems, keeping data accurate and processes running smoothly.

Transparent Invoices

Billing is clear and itemized, so you always know exactly what you’re paying for.

Smarter Annuity Management​​

Included with the service, the CPI Annuity Management System gives stakeholders one place to review data, collaborate, and move renewal decisions forward with clarity and speed.

An Entire Management System, Included with Your Annuity Services

Our powerful, paperless platform is included with your annuity service to increase speed, accuracy, and collaboration.

The software’s Portfolio Review feature brings all critical information together on one screen, including patent drawings, budget data, product and sales details, licensee information, abstracts, and direct links to claims. With everything in view at once, stakeholders can review portfolios, evaluate renewals, and make decisions quickly and confidently.

The CPI Annuity Management System gives you full visibility and control in one complimentary platform:
  • View patent drawings, claims, deadlines, and related data on-screen
  • Group patents by family, region, or business unit for streamlined review
  • Collaborate on renewal decisions—no printing or email threads
  • Receive automated alerts and updates to stay ahead of deadlines
  • Forecast costs and manage budgets with built-in reporting tools

Tackle Renewal Challenges with CPI’s Annuity Management

Problem: Manual processes and missed alerts result in lost rights or late fees.
CPI’s Solution: Automated alerts, human oversight, and a centralized platform keep every renewal on schedule.

Problem: Decision-making by email chains and spreadsheets leads to errors.
CPI’s Solution: CPI’s paperless platform allows collaborative review, so teams can quickly approve renewals in one place.

Problem: Inconsistent records across platforms cause delays or incorrect payments.
CPI’s Solution: CPI runs global data checks—flagging issues before they impact your portfolio.

Problem: Unclear costs and inconsistent billing make forecasting a challenge.
CPI’s Solution: With cost forecasting tools and clear invoices, CPI helps legal and finance teams stay on budget.

Problem: IP teams are too lean to manage renewals across 100+ countries.
CPI’s Solution: Our in-house analysts handle the heavy lifting—so your team doesn’t have to.

Seamless Integration With Any System​

Connect your annuity workflows without disruption.

CPI’s Annuity APIs enable clients to operate within a fully integrated IP ecosystem whether you use CPI’s patent docketing platform or another vendor’s system. Our annuity service can also function as a completely standalone solution, giving you flexibility and control over how you manage renewals.

Our platform integrates with leading accounting systems to streamline invoicing, reconciliation, and payment processing. This reduces manual work, eliminates duplicate entry, and improves financial visibility while ensuring accurate data flow between your IP, billing, and finance teams.

Effortless, Error-Free Renewals

Why risk missed payments or unnecessary expenses? CPI’s annuity service gives you clarity, confidence, and control:

  • Accurate renewals with minimal internal effort
  • Proactive reminders and decision tracking
  • Audit-ready data and full history
  • Reliable, on-time payments in 100+ countries
  • Complete peace of mind

Expand Your Patent Workflow with Optional CPI Solutions

Our annuity service integrates seamlessly with any docketing system, while CPI’s patent platform offers additional tools for clients seeking expanded capabilities.

Real-Time Patent Management System

Sync annuity data with real-time portfolio updates to ensure alignment with your active filings.

Disclosure Management System

Link renewal planning to innovation timelines and invention decisions earlier in the IP lifecycle.

Foreign Filing Module

Coordinate international renewals with filing dates, deadlines, and jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Patent Cost Estimator

Project the cost of filing patent applications in any jurisdiction. Easily estimate both initial and lifetime costs for patents in any country, helping you plan budgets, compare filing strategies, and avoid surprises.

Patent Audit Service

Ideal for due diligence in acquisitions, divestitures, or new client onboarding, CPI’s patent audit service delivers accurate, complete, and reliable patent data exactly when you need it. Audits are purchased on an as-needed basis, no subscription required.

Built-In API

Integrate with any docketing system, accounting platform, or internal tool. Our APIs provide seamless, automated data exchange to and from CPI’s annuity service.

Ready to Streamline Your Patent Annuity Process?

Managing renewals doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With CPI, you get the automation, accuracy, and expert support you need to stay on track and in control. Don’t lose sleep over missed renewals or rising fees. Let CPI show you how to simplify your annuity process. Schedule a demo today.

FAQs

What is a patent annuity service?
A patent annuity service handles official renewal payments required to maintain patent rights in different jurisdictions.
We combine global data validation, local analyst support, a free review platform, and transparent billing—all with no hidden fees.
No. CPI’s annuity management integrates with any patent docketing system or platform you already use.
None. We don’t charge for setup, onboarding, or access to the platform—just the annuity service itself.

Very. We combine automated checks with in-country analyst reviews across 100+ jurisdictions.

Can my finance team access the invoices and reports?
Yes. We provide itemized invoices and budgeting tools that are finance-friendly and easy to export. Our service also integrates with all major Accounting systems, to streamline invoice review and processing.
Our system sends automated reminders, and you have 24/7 access to account information, including upcoming annuities, through our complimentary online platform. In addition, CPI’s data quality checks help ensure your information is accurate and complete, which significantly reduces the risk of failed or missed payments. For corporate accounts, Autopay is enabled by default so payments are securely processed unless you direct us otherwise.
CPI’s systems are cloud-hosted and encrypted using enterprise-grade standards. We take IP data security seriously.
Yes, our platform supports grouping patents by family, region, or any custom filter for streamlined decision-making.
CPI’s audit-ready tools give you immediate access to full historical data, payment records, and decision logs.

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