top 5 mistakes to avoid when selecting intellectual property (ip) management software

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http://lecorpio.com/blog The investment made in Intellectual Property (IP) management software can work wonders in helping IP departments gain visibility, lower administrative costs, improve accuracy, and increase productivity. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of Intellectual Property management systems purchased are never fully implemented or don't deliver the utility the customer hoped for. Here are the five most common mistakes made when selecting Intellectual Property management software:

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Page 1: Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Selecting Intellectual Property (Ip) Management Software

TOP 5 MISTAKESTO AVOID WHEN SELECTING IP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

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Mistake 5:Not Knowing What You Really Need

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

Take time to understandwhat you really need

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Mistake 5:Not Knowing What You Really Need

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

Focus on the key issues to be solved,and opportunities to be seized

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Mistake 4:Not Recognizing the Uniqueness of Your Business

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

Avoid inflexible software that limits your team’s capabilities and growth

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Mistake 4:Not Recognizing the Uniqueness of Your Business

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

Choose a software that will enhance your business, not hinder it

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Mistake 3:Not Including Key Users In Selection Process

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

Ensure active participationfrom key stakeholders

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Mistake 3:Not Including Key Users In Selection Process

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

Include your IT departmentto help you from the start

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Mistake 2:Evaluating Too Many Vendors

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

Avoid vendors that offer a deal that’s“Too good to be true”

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Mistake 2:Evaluating Too Many Vendors

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

Eliminate vendors that do notmeet 80% of your key needs

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Mistake 1:Not Investing for the Long-Term

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

Intellectual Property management software is an investment for the future

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Mistake 1:Not Investing for the Long-Term

FROM “SUPPORT” TO STRATEGIC”

Choose the right partner that provides the lowest TCO and highest ROI

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