Anaqua Acquires Patrix in Major IP Software Deal
Anaqua, a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology and services, has announced the acquisition of Patrix®, a provider of IP management software and services.
This acquisition further expands Anaqua’s law firm and European presence, building on its 2025 purchase of RightHub. Anaqua serves IP professionals across both corporations and law firms through continued innovation, expanded service offerings, and global scale. Anaqua views IP management software as the nucleus of effective IP practice, and this acquisition deepens that foundation.
“Patrix has earned the trust of IP professionals over decades, and we have long admired the business and the team. This combination brings to Anaqua a well-served, loyal customer base along with deep IP technology and law firm expertise,” said Justin Crotty, CEO, Anaqua. “At the same time, Patrix customers will now have the opportunity to access Anaqua’s broad capabilities, including global hosting and security infrastructure, industry-leading foreign filing, patent and trademark renewals and docketing services, and advanced AI-driven workflow tools and analytics.”
The Patrix platform, Patricia, is actively used by nearly 400 customers, including some of the largest IP law firms in the world. Anaqua will continue to support and advance the Patricia product roadmap, while also ensuring that the features that have differentiated Patricia are thoughtfully incorporated into Anaqua’s broader platform. At the same time, Anaqua is providing Patrix clients with future-ready flexibility, supporting their current requirements while offering optional access to Anaqua’s AI-integrated platform as their needs evolve. In addition, customers using Patrix’s renewals service will continue without interruption.
“Our role is to meet clients where they are today, while giving them support and options for the future,” Crotty added. “As clients navigate the expanding role of AI in IP practice, regulatory changes, and economic volatility, we want to be there as a trusted partner. When our clients win, we win.”
“I am pleased to entrust Anaqua to serve our clients during this next phase of their customer journey,” said Carina Roth Schramm, founder and majority owner of Patrix. “Our two organisations share a strong cultural alignment that is underpinned by a software-led heritage and a client-centric philosophy, so I am confident that our customers’ evolving needs will be met well into the future.”
About Patrix
Patrix is a provider of intellectual property (IP) management software and services, best known for its flagship solution, Patricia®, one of the most established and widely used IP management systems.
About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms.
