This thoroughly revised and updated Second Edition of Patent Portfolio Management provides companies with an essential guide to improving the management of their patents. It empowers IP and patent departments to extract the most value from their patent portfolio to maximise business potential. Key Features: *NEW* AI Insights *NEW* Automation Highlights *NEW* Data-driven tendering of patent agents *NEW* Decision-making flowchart for opting-in/out of the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court *EXPANDED* Patent strategy positions *EXPANDED* Checklists and points awarded in reviews of patent agents *EXPANDED* Inventor review questionnaires *EXPANDED* Patent scorecard Setting out time-tested best practices alongside ground-breaking methods applicable to all industries, this Practical Guide is an essential resource for those leading IP and patent departments, as well as patent attorneys and IP and law firms providing client advice.