DENNEMEYER GROUP. Full IP Service Worldwide DENNEMEYER. First choice in IP

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1 DENNEMEYER GROUP Full IP Service Worldwide TM DENNEMEYER First choice in IP

2 FULL IP SERVICE WORLDWIDE With Dennemeyer you receive full-service intellectual property management services from a single source, worldwide. For more than 50 years, the Dennemeyer Group has helped innovators and entrepreneurs enforce and protect their intellectual assets. Global IP service provider, with proven expertise Finding the right partner to help manage your intellectual property portfolios and to provide reliable world-class guidance and advice in strategic IP issues regardless of jurisdiction, can be a risky undertaking. This risk can be avoided when working with a global IP service provider, with proven expertise, numerous success stories and half a century of running a sustainable business. Whatever your industry, we have qualified experts to support you Since 1962, Dennemeyer has guided thousands of clients in all sectors of business and technology, of all sizes, in all aspects of IP management. Our experienced IP specialists o ffer a worldwide single point of contact for the full range of IP services. We work together to support our clients in all major aspects related to intellectual asset management - from Patent Annuities and Trademark Renewals to Software Solutions for an efficient IP management, to a variety of Consulting Services and IP Temps (Temporary Staffing). Worldwide representation Dennemeyer is the trusted IP management partner for thousands of clients worldwide, currently handling over 2,200,000 IP rights. Our customers enjoy the worldwide protection of their IP rights and individualized assistance that goes along with it. Whether you are a small start-up, a dynamic SME or a large multinational, Dennemeyer off ers the personalized service that addresses all your IP needs.

3 VISION: We help grow your IP Dennemeyer focuses solely on IP and is dedicated to protecting the results of your innovation and to helping strengthen their market value. Full-service IP for better business Dennemeyer Group and Dennemeyer & Associates complement each other. Furthermore, Dennemeyer is the only full-service provider for intellectual property. Our mission is to provide a one-stop-shop for worldwide IP management of the highest caliber. Our focus is clear - top level service at the most reasonable cost. Our vision provides a direction for all of our undertakings. We strive to remain a market leader in IP by delivering state-of-the-art solutions and setting the industry standard for quality, security, stability and value in intellectual property services worldwide. We exist in a market environment that is characterized by innovations and is subject to constant change. This encourages us to continue to innovate, further developing and expanding our product and service range beyond the basic service o ffered by IP boutiques and other vendors. For more than 50 years, we have been designing solutions for new intellectual property management challenges. We have grown as a company globally as a result of this continous development. Portfolio Services: Patent Annuity, Payments, Trademark Renewals, Online Portals Software Solutions: DIAMS iq, DIAMS classic PatNotes Legal Services: Filing and registration, Prosecution work, Litigation and invalidity action, Recordal Services, Licensing IP Consulting: Consulting Services, Temporary staffing solutions Our DNA STRATEGY: Growth based on innovation Quality Responsibility Openness The reasons for our success have remained the same throughout the years: highly integrated, flexible intellectual property services, superior service quality, a high degree of innovation, and reasonable costs. Efficiency Flexibility Entrepreneurship Due to our horizontal corporate structure, we are always able to operate with great flexibility and speed. We are passionate about our role as a leading IP service provider and are constantly working to ensure our clients business success. We owe this largely to our operational expertise and innovative capacity, which allows us to continue to develop unparalleled solutions for the most sophisticated needs.

4 HISTORY: A half of century of innovations In 1962, John J. Dennemeyer founded a legal practice devoted exclusively to patent prosecution. Since then, Dennemeyer has built up a reputation for setting the service standard in the IP industry. Nowadays, Dennemeyer is an international IP service provider in the most comprehensive way. Every day, our multilingual, highly skilled and dedicated employees in 12 countries are at work, helping customers achieve greater sustainability in the market. Key milestones: Patent law firm is established in Luxembourg First computer-based patent payments begin in the first foreign office (Stockport, UK) First patent and trademark administration software is released The synergies of the Dennemeyer Group with Dennemeyer & Associates 1987 Japanese office is opened in Tokyo 1997 French office is established in Paris 2004 US offices are opened in Chicago and Somerset 2006 German office is inaugurated in Munich 2009 Romanian office is established in Brasov 2010 Chinese joint venture PAN Asia IP Services Ltd Polish office is established in Warsaw 2011 myipgateway - new portal for PCT applications, EP validations and translations 2012 Australian office is created in Melbourne 2013 UK office is established in Bracknell 2013 Chinese office is opened in Beijing E fficient and secure intellectual property management is built on several foundations. It requires professional legal advice, reliable portfolio management, innovative IP management software, individualized consulting services, and experienced intellectual property specialists and lawyers. Since 1962, Dennemeyer has been the first choice for fullservice global IP management, offering sophisticated and costeffective solutions which allow the management of IP portfolios in an easy and competitive way. Working in unison with Dennemeyer & Associates, an international law firm specialized in intellectual property services, we are able to offer the full range of services relating to intellectual asset management. Unique on the market, Dennemeyer Group and Dennemeyer & Associates complement each other, making full use of synergies and passing on all these advantages to our clients. With offi ces in over 11 countries in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, the Dennemeyer Group and Dennemeyer & Associates assist thousands of clients, both companies and law firms, with a worldwide available and comprehensive service offering for an effi cient and secure IP management. Dennemeyer Group s core service areas include: Portfolio Services (Trademark Renewals, Patent Annuities), strategic IP Consulting and cutting-edge Software Solutions. Furthermore, we offer full outsourcing of entire departments.

5 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Hassle-free, on-time Portfolio Services By offering dependable support for your Patent Annuity Payments and Trademark Renewals, we take on all your administrative tasks, while at the same time ensuring enhancement of your brand s equity by efficiently and carefully protecting the results of your R&D work. Processing over 1.5 million patents and over 0.7 million trademarks, Dennemeyer is a premier service leader in the IP Community. PATENT MANAGEMENT TRADEMARK MANAGEMENT Dennemeyer s Patent Annuities Department frees your department from the administrative burdens, while helping improve its efficiency and ensuring significant cost reductions. Dennemeyer Group provides the following key services for a reliable patent management: IP Docketing Patent data transfer and data validation Data and receipt management Portfolio Portal Patents Module Patent Annuities on time payments beyond time zones The reliable management of payment deadlines is an essential aspect of our service. You receive regular renewal notices for your annuities due. You can either provide us with your instructions or you can opt for standing instructions for your entire patent portfolio. Furthermore, you can always verify the status of your patents and submit the renewal instructions online, by using the free client login to our online Portfolio Portal. To ensure that you unlock the economic potential of your brand, it is imperative to employ a detailed and structured trademark management approach. Dennemeyer s trademark experts and highly skilled administrators are knowledgeable and efficient in all trademark management tasks, from docketing your trademark portfolio information, to renewal deadlines management and periodical reporting. They are dedicated to the full range of activities required to safeguard your brands` integrity and value worldwide: IP Docketing, data transfer and validation Trademark renewals and Affidavits management Data and document management Customized reporting and invoicing Portfolio Portal Trademarks Module Trademark Renewals enjoy worldwide brand protection We provide optimum and unlimited protection for your trademarks by regularly monitoring changes and carefully managing renewal payments regardless of jurisdiction and company size. Moreover, you receive a costeffective service due to our large volume of transactions with established local agents worldwide. With Dennemeyer, accurate trademark management equals brand security.

6 SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS Simplify your IP management Dennemeyer is the first company in the world to offer the computer-based payment of patent annuity payments since In this pioneering spirit, Dennemeyer currently offers two main IP management software products: DIAMS iq, our web-enabled IP management software based on the unique smart client technology and DIAMS classic, client/serverbased IP management software), as well as the patent archive PatNotes, based on Lotus Notes/Domino technology. With DIAMS classic and DIAMS iq you can manage patents, trademarks, designs, general IP matters including domains, oppositions, searches and FTOs. DIAMS accompanies the entire lifecycle of an IP asset from filing, prosecution up to abandonment or selling / licensing, allowing customers to autonomously create and maintain their IP rights and to link them to license agreements, oppositions, infringements and other IP matters. Furthermore, we provide a wide range of IT services, including professional Help Desk and training services, IT consulting services, data integration and data conversion services as well as implementation management. Meet our latest software breakthrough: DIAMS iq Through its unique flexibility and customization opportunities, DIAMS iq enables an efficient and smooth portfolio management, quick docketing, and accurate data retrieval and reporting, features that you need to securely manage all your IP rights. DIAMS iq accompanies the entire lifecycle of an IP asset from filing, prosecution up to controlling. This allows you to focus on the full IP value chain, using a flexible workflow-oriented system that conforms to your organization s business process. Key features of DIAMS iq: A software combining the advantages of a client-server solution and a web-based application Modular set-up (patents, trademarks, designs, etc.) Back-end database MS-SQL Server Multiple configuration options for user interface, including docketing, reporting and search functionalities Multilingual user interface Regular updates of worldwide country law Powerful, yet easy-to-use search tools Asynchronous report generation, scheduler Comprehensive report and export options (PDF, XLS, XML, RTF), including images integration (MS Outlook or Lotus Notes) and Mail Merge with MS Word Integrated Document Management System (DMS) with drag & drop features for documents and s Complete Unicode support Enjoy our established software solution: DIAMS classic Our software solution on a client-server basis DIAMS classic has been a success in the IP arena for 15 years now, supporting all administrative tasks of IP departments. Being very intuitive, user friendly and easy to install, DIAMS classic is the preferred IP software for hundreds of corporations and law firms around the globe. DIAMS classic automatically calculates due dates based on each country or according to individualized rules. Most important, the DIAMS classic database is compatible Key features of DIAMS classic: with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access. Numerous data transfer interfaces with other IP systems are available upon request. User-friendly IP management software for small, medium and large multinational companies Tailor-made configurations based on modular setup Easy to use multilingual screens and user-friendly interface Automatic rule-based calculations of all renewal deadlines Powerful search functionality Flexible reporting with MS Office or MS Access Powerful document management system

7 IP CONSULTING Use your IP as your strategic weapon It s our understanding of IP best practices within numerous industries that enables us to help you tap the full potential of your IP portfolio. Drawing on a market experience of over five decades, our experts develop customized solutions for your department, ranging from the analysis and optimization of existing workflows to the full restructuring of your IP organization, if necessary. IP Portfolio Mining & Analysis Understand and evaluate Based on your informational needs and strategic priorities, our experts analyse and evaluate your intellectual assets in several ways. After examining your portfolio, we perform an evaluation of the respective IP right and compile the results in a customized report, based on your requirements. IP Competitive Assessment Benchmark your portfolio Are you aware of the IP portfolios of your competitors? We research, monitor and analyse your direct competitor s portfolios based on commonly agreed criteria and compile the results in a personalized market report. IP Strategy Development Assess and decide We develop a tailored solution that reveals you the best strategy for your portfolio and what approach to use in relation to your competitors IP activity. We assist you in establishing the optimum organizational and technological premises for a customized, strategic IP management. Our experts help you optimize current workflows and internal processes in order to maximize the incremental value from your portfolio and to increase your company's competitive advantages. IP TEMPS - Acquire IP experts wherever you need them The challenge of finding a suitable temporary replacement in your IP or legal department can be very timeconsuming and complex. We have the expertise and resources to support your temporary personnel placement needs in many countries worldwide. Our service for temporary staffing IP Temps enables you to fill temporarily open positions, generated by activity peak times, restructuring phases or any other unexpected circumstance requiring additional help. We can place IP attorneys as easily as paralegals or other clerical staff. Our IP Temps around the world have already worked for some of the most exciting innovators in many industries such as automobiles and fashion, and they look forward to relieve the administrative burden of your team and help you gain competitive advantages and new insights. Your benefits at a glance: Highly qualified experts, paralegals and clerical staff Quick personnel placement in numerous countries Efficient reinforcement of your team Temporary support for your department Problem-oriented approach

8 CLIENT TESTIMONIALS NASCAR: Working with Dennemeyer and upgrading to DIAMS iq was almost effortless. The transition went smooth and the team made sure all functionality was operating correctly. DIAMS iq has made docketing so much easier. The product is user friendly and the integration with Microsoft software makes the program that much more valuable. I cannot perform my job without it and it is the best investment our company has made for our portfolio. Theresa Sandridge, Trademark Administrator, NASCAR Inc., US HUGO BOSS: We were searching for a robust software solution that would be capable of successfully addressing our need to manage Hugo Boss s trademark and design portfolios. We recognized in DIAMS iq a system that would allow our team to autonomously handle our portfolios in a flexible and user-friendly environment. Additionally, DIAMS iq s compatibility with our existing IT infrastructure and its docketing capabilities enable us to easily keep track of the procedures and deadlines connected to our IP assets. These were key factors in our decision of selecting DIAMS iq. Judith Eckl, General Counsel of HUGO BOSS AG BENDIX: Dennemeyer provides a much needed solution to manage our IP portfolio. We actively use its features to optimize our patent application, patent running and patent maintenance processes through one comprehensive product. Dennemeyer s flexibility allows us to control access and usage of the system based on the needs of each engineer, manager and lawyer on our staff. Dennemeyer offers us the opportunity to develop an extensive database of information that provides valueadded insight regarding our intellectual property assets." Carol A. Priddy, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Elyria, OH THEY HAVE ALSO CHOSEN US:

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