CPA Global joins Clarivate

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Clarivate has completed the acquisition of CPA Global, a worldwide leader in intellectual property software and technology-enabled services, with more than 3,000 colleagues, serving over 12,000 law firm and corporate customers.

Today more than ever, companies around the world are experiencing demand for faster innovation cycles, while simultaneously being challenged with new and ongoing cost constraints. Meanwhile, the fundamental value of IP assets and demand for insights and analytics is skyrocketing in our increasingly global marketplace.

Unlike any other organization, world class IP solutions from leading Clarivate brands, including CPA Global, Derwent, CompuMark and MarkMonitor, can help businesses proactively identify and mitigate risks; accelerate and target innovation; and secure, manage, and protect unique IP assets in the face of worldwide competition – all while reducing “total cost of doing business.”

And that’s just today. Tomorrow is about unlocking new capabilities across the innovation lifecycle!

“With our united resources and exceptional people across Clarivate and CPA Global, we are well positioned to accelerate the ways in which organizations can more effectively identify new opportunities, avoid risks, and act more efficiently throughout the innovation lifecycle.”

Jerre Stead
Executive Chairman and CEO of Clarivate

FAQs

Clarivate has completed the acquisition of CPA Global (CPA), a global leader in intellectual property software and technology-enabled services, with 3,000 colleagues, serving over 12,000 law firm and corporate customers.

 

First, there will be no interruption in your service, contracts and commitments. Likewise, there will be no change to your account manager or support contacts. Both organizations remain committed to serving customer and partner needs as strongly as ever, and we will continue to provide the exceptional quality, customer service and support that you expect from us.

Secondly, you now have access to world class IP solutions from leading Clarivate brands, including CPA Global, Derwent, CompuMark and MarkMonitor, to help you proactively identify and mitigate risks; accelerate and target innovation; and secure, manage, and protect unique IP assets in the face of worldwide competition.

Looking ahead, our collective team has begun building a common product strategy centered around unlocking new capabilities across the innovation lifecycle.

Founded in 1969, CPA Global is the global leader in intellectual property software and technology-enabled services, serving over 12,000 law firm and corporate customers every day.

CPA Global has 29 offices, across 4 continents and 12 countries with a team of more than 3,000 colleagues. It was previously owned by majority shareholders including LA-based private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners.

CPA Global has deep product capabilities and human expertise in:

  • Lifecycle management: IP management software and professional services.
  • IP administration: Renewals, filing and prosecution – including patent validation – and recordals.
  • Research and analytics: IP intelligence that spans the IP lifecycle, from idea generation to portfolio management to licensing, particularly for business executives.
  • Patent office support: Classification and reclassification services with software-supported delivery.