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Global Medical Tech Companies Hamilton Bonaduz and Sonova Select ANAQUA for IP Management

Leading IP software and services provider strengthens presence in DACH region as Switzerland-based innovators join client community

Boston, September 24, 2019 Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property management solutions, today announced that Switzerland-based medical technology companies Hamilton Bonaduz and Sonova have both selected the ANAQUA platform to manage their global patent and trademark portfolios.

The agreements further expand Anaqua’s presence in the important DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) region.

“We are excited to welcome two more global innovators, Hamilton Bonaduz and Sonova, to Anaqua’s growing client community,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. “Their joining reflects Anaqua’s continued growth in the DACH region as well as our collaboration with clients around the world to transform IP into business success.”

Hamilton Bonaduz specializes in the development, manufacturing, and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling workstations, and sample management systems. With ANAQUA, Hamilton Bonaduz’s IP department now has access to a unified, end-to-end innovation management system – from idea capture through prosecution to portfolio management and monetization. The company will also leverage Anaqua’s Financial Management solution to support the IP team’s full spend lifecycle.

Also joining the Anaqua client community is Sonova, a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions. The company offers its customers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry – from hearing instruments to cochlear implants to wireless communication solutions. Sonova will use ANAQUA software to ensure the efficient management and prosecution of the company’s valuable intellectual property assets, including the acceleration of its patent and trademark management processes. Sonova can also access Anaqua’s patent search and analytics platform AcclaimIPTM, a database of over 100 million global patent records users can leverage to track competitors, make more informed filing, licensing and renewal decisions, and monetize their patent portfolio.

About Hamilton Bonaduz

Hamilton Bonaduz is one of the technology leaders in life science, storage, measurement, and medical technology. The company has been a leading global manufacturer for more than 60 years, with headquarters in Reno, Nevada; Franklin, Massachusetts; Timișoara, Romania; and Bonaduz, Switzerland; and subsidiary offices throughout the world.

About Sonova

Sonova is a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions. The company operates through its core business brands Phonak, Unitron, Hansaton, Advanced Bionics, and AudioNova. Founded in 1947, the group is currently present in over 100 countries across the globe and has a workforce of over 14,000 dedicated employees. Across all businesses, and by supporting the Hear the World Foundation, Sonova pursues its vision of a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and therefore lives a life without limitations.

About Anaqua

Anaqua is a premium provider of integrated, end-to-end innovation and intellectual property (IP) management solutions, serving 50% of the top 25 U.S. patent filers, 50% of the top 25 global brands, and a growing number of the most prestigious, forward-looking law firms. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across Europe and Asia. Anaqua’s IP platform is used by nearly one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators globally. Its solution suite merges best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create one intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations. Anaqua was founded in 2004 to commercialize software developed by corporate IP practitioners from Ford and British American Tobacco, addressing a market need for IP enterprise software. The Company later acquired SGA2 (founded in 1994) to complement its core IP management software with patent annuity and trademark renewal payment services. Since late 2015, Anaqua has accelerated execution of its global growth strategy to acquire and integrate talent, expertise, technology, and data via five acquisitions, including ideaPoint, AcclaimIP, and Lecorpio. For additional information, please visit anaqua2022.wpengine.com.