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Key Takeaways

Generated from the text of customer reviews

Anaqua is an IP management platform used by corporate IP teams, attorneys, and legal operations professionals. Users generally find patent identifiers, reference dates, and filing dates easy to locate within the system. Some users, however, note that uploading multiple documents can take more time than expected. In August 2026, Anaqua acquired Unified Patents, adding capabilities focused on IP litigation risk to its broader offering.

Our Verdict

Anaqua is a better fit for mid-sized and large corporations and IP law firms managing complex portfolios across multiple jurisdictions. Its wide range of capabilities can make the higher cost easier to justify for organizations with large-scale IP operations. Smaller teams, particularly those with simpler portfolios, may find the pricing more difficult to justify. Overall, Anaqua is worth considering if you need a centralized system to manage IP across a large organization.

ANAQUA Specifications

  • Case Management
  • Document Management
  • Client Management (CRM)
  • Court Calendaring & Scheduling

ANAQUA Features

AL-Powered Time Tracking

Anaqua features ‘WiseTime’ that automatically records the work activities of legal professionals as they switch between matters and applications. The application maintains a private record of their activity. It can also sync matter references with practice management and billing systems, making it possible to assign captured time to the relevant client or case.

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Knockout Search

This feature provides a check for potentially relevant prior art using invention text. Users can search in natural language, use the Find Similar function, and apply filters to refine the results. If the initial search identifies something worth investigating, the results can be used as a starting point for a more detailed prior-art search.

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Client And Contact Management

Client and contact management keeps information about clients, partners, suppliers, foreign associates, related organizations, and individual contacts in one place. Contacts and organizations can be connected to specific matters, along with related documents, financial information, and other records. The system also supports workflow-based client instructions and maintains links between contacts, organizations, and matters throughout the prosecution process.

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Patent Alerts

Patent alerts keep track of saved patent searches and notifies users when new or relevant information is available. Users can set up recurring alerts based on specific search criteria. This can be useful when monitoring competitors, technologies, or patent portfolios.

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Pros And Cons of ANAQUA

Pros

  • Lets users copy documents across patent applications simultaneously

  • Makes patent IDs, reference dates, filing dates easy

  • Continuously improves products through client feedback and engagement

Cons

  • Document workflows could be improved for greater efficiency

  • Enforcement docketing support needs stronger international case capabilities

ANAQUA Reviews

Total 10 reviews

4.7

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

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80%

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Anonymous

Legal Services, 11-50 employees

5.0
April 2022

“tool that does it all”

Pros

I am impressed by how many layers there are to this system. Whether I use it for docketing, idea disclosure, strategy or pulling reports, it really does it all.

Cons

Because it does it all, there are SO many things to learn. Even after a year, I'm�still�learning new stuff. I do love that they updated their training system from ACE and now have these easy-to-follow videos.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

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Gaurav P.

Legal Services, 11-50 employees

5.0
April 2022

“Makes handling many patents easy”

Pros

When I upload a document, I can copy it to all the patent application numbers at once. I can also easily find the patent ID for different applications and I like that I can add reference dates and filing dates for each one.

Cons

There's really only one thing I dislike: when I upload more than four documents it takes time. Also when I use the copy function, I have to add all the application IDs together and then it takes a while to match everything up.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

8

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Anonymous

Legal Services, 11-50 employees

5.0
April 2022

“Excellent tool with top-notch service”

Pros

It is excellent for all our docketing needs. But where Anaqua really shines is their customer service, knowledgeable people are always just a phone call away whenever I have an issue.

Cons

If there's any downside, it's just the high cost.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

7

Customer Support

9

Functionality

9

Frequently Asked Questions

What other apps does ANAQUA integrate with?

Anaqua integrates with iManage, NetDocuments, SimpleLegal, and Workday.

Who are the typical users of ANAQUA?

Anaqua typical users include global law firms, IP portfolio managers, corporate legal teams, and solo attorneys.

What language does ANAQUA support?

Anaqua is available in English and Japanese.

Does ANAQUA offer an API?

Yes, Anaqua offers an API.

What types of pricing plans does ANAQUA offer?

Anaqua pricing is estimated to range from $40,000 to $120,000 annually. Request a personalized Anaqua price quote for your business.

What level of support does ANAQUA offer?

Anaqua provides support via email, phone, and resource library.

Does ANAQUA have a mobile app?

No, Anaqua doesn’t offer a mobile app.