Sangoma

Streamlining a Global IP Portfolio Post-Merger

Achievement

Global IP portfolio consolidated, legal costs reduced and IP processes streamlined.

Client Overview

Sangoma is a 40+ year leader in business communications, offering cloud-based UCaaS solutions worldwide.

Challenge

After a merger, thousands of patents and trademarks were dispersed across various law firms worldwide, lacking a centralized system or cohesive strategy.

Identified and consolidated all global IP assets.
Implemented centralized management and tracking tools.
Closed protection gaps by filing new intellectual property
Negotiated more competitive rates with preferred partner firms.

The Result

Centralized IP management with user-friendly access.

Sangoma gained readily reviewable access to its entire consolidated IP portfolio through user-friendly workbooks and Sagacity's platform.

Substantial cost savings on legal fees.

Sangoma achieved substantial savings in legal fees by consolidating its IP management with Sagacity and its preferred partner firms, which offered more competitive rates than the previous network of scattered large law firms.

Streamlined operations with clear ownership and proactive protection.

Sagacity managed ownership assignments and strategy changes, streamlining Sangoma's IP management processes and providing ongoing support as Sangoma's business evolved.

Bruce H. Illes

General Counsel, Sangoma US Inc.

Randi and her team are responsive, knowledgeable, and practical. Randi is never pushy—she gives us well-explained recommendations and assists us in making informed decisions for our business.