Patton Boggs to Outsource IP Work to CPA Global

Per PRNewsire, Patton Boggs has contracted CPA Global to perform IP docketing services.  This plan of action will allow Patton Boggs to manage costs and hand the savings over to the client.  Without having to hire and train employees, this allows Patton Boggs to not only keep costs down, but keep focus on the client.  On the flip side, this is a huge account for CPA Global as PB is one of the top 100 law firms and among the top patent firms in the US. 

Interestingly enough, the outsourcing will remain on-shore with CPA Global’s docketing specialists.  I figure CPA has shown the ability to do quality work, while maintaining a high-level of security and confidentiality.  The contract keeps jobs in the US, which is a good thing, because of the high-level of specialization, as well as security needed to maintain such a service.  So while we see outsourcing heading towards India, there are still plenty of legal services of a certain nature that cannot be performed outside of the US.  However, with the development of the Indian legal education system, I would not be surprised for such specializations to be offered in the near future.