Map your end-to-end IP workflow—not just your docketing steps

Docketing is critical, but it's only one chapter. Mapping your full IP workflow reveals friction points and connections most firms overlook.

Published: 2025-11-20

Docketing is critical, but it’s only one chapter in your IP story. Too often, firms document just the docketing process, missing the valuable connections and possible friction points that occur elsewhere in the workflow. High-performing IP teams map the journey from initial intake through prosecution, communication, filings, and renewals. By visualizing every step and handoff, they uncover hidden inefficiencies, clarify ownership, and spot opportunities to improve both speed and quality.