PATTSY WAVE Review
Last reviewed October 2026. PATTSY WAVE was developed by O P Solutions and acquired by Anaqua in June 2020; it is sold as Anaqua's docketing platform for IP law firms and corporate IP teams. This overview is based on the vendor's public materials and industry reporting, not hands-on testing of every feature. Features, ownership and pricing change often — confirm details with the vendor before buying.
PATTSY WAVE (often searched as "Pattsywave" or "Pattsy") is patent and trademark docketing software for IP law firms and corporate IP teams. Originally developed by O P Solutions, it has been owned by Anaqua since June 2020.
What is PATTSY WAVE?
PATTSY WAVE is a docketing system: it holds patent and trademark matters, calculates deadlines from country rules, and gives docketing staff a single place to enter, check and report on due dates. Anaqua positions it for docketing professionals who need speed and accuracy more than a broad enterprise IP platform (for that, Anaqua sells AQX).
Key features (per Anaqua's product materials)
- Single-screen docketing interface designed for high-volume data entry and review.
- AutoDocket® & Download – pulls USPTO activity and documents into matters automatically.
- Integrated workflows for patent annuities, trademark renewals and foreign filings.
- Document management integrations with iManage, NetDocuments and SharePoint.
- IDS management – tracking Information Disclosure Statement references and deadlines.
- Inventor portal for idea submission and tracking.
- Time and billing integration for firms that bill docketing work.
Who it suits
- IP law firms with dedicated docketing departments, especially US-centric patent practices.
- Corporate IP teams that want a docketing-first tool rather than a full IP lifecycle platform.
Strengths
- Built around docketing accuracy and USPTO automation
- Long installed base among IP law firms
- Backed by Anaqua's services (annuities, renewals, docketing support)
Limitations
- Quote-based pricing
- Teams wanting broad portfolio strategy tools may need AQX or another platform
- Roadmap now sits within a larger Anaqua product family – ask how long each product will be developed
Questions to ask in a demo
- Which offices besides the USPTO are covered by automated downloads, and how are rules updates delivered?
- Is the deployment cloud-hosted, and in which regions?
- How does migration from your current docketing system work, and who validates the dates?
- What is the roadmap relationship between PATTSY WAVE, AQX and Patricia?
For a broader process see our IP management software buyer's guide.
Security & Compliance
We have not verified current certifications for PATTSY WAVE. Ask Anaqua for its latest SOC 2 report or ISO 27001 certificate, hosting details and retention terms. See our vendor due-diligence guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PATTSY WAVE?
PATTSY WAVE is patent and trademark docketing software used by IP law firms and corporate IP teams. It tracks matters and deadlines and automates USPTO data downloads.
Who owns PATTSY WAVE?
Anaqua acquired PATTSY WAVE in June 2020. It was originally developed by O P Solutions.
Is "Pattsywave" the same product as PATTSY WAVE?
Yes. "Pattsywave", "Pattsy Wave" and "Pattsy" are common spellings of the same product, officially written PATTSY WAVE.
How much does PATTSY WAVE cost?
Anaqua does not publish list prices for PATTSY WAVE. Pricing is quote-based and depends on users, modules and services.
What are alternatives to PATTSY WAVE?
Alternatives include Clarivate's Inprotech and FoundationIP, CPI's IP management software, Alt Legal and Anaqua's own AQX platform.