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Barnama
11 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Gevers Begins A New Era Of Managing Client IP As They Go Live On Anaqua's AQX Law Firm
BOSTON, June 17 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announced that European IP law firm Gevers has implemented Anaqua's AQX® Law Firm for its IP management, including autonomous AI-driven timekeeping and billing solutions, WiseTime® and AQX Billing. With a reputation as a leader and innovator in IP, Gevers has offices in Belgium and France, and satellite offices in other key international locations, giving the firm a global presence and service capability. Gevers recently embarked on a new chapter in its 125-year history by transitioning from a family business to being fully owned by its IP professionals. The firm's commitment to modernization is reflected in its adoption of the latest version of the AQX Law Firm platform. The platform enhances operations, improves collaboration, and enables delivery of exceptional service to clients through secure portals, web-based reports, dynamic dashboards, and data transparency.
Barnama
16-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Anaqua Acquires RightHub To Accelerate Global Growth
BOSTON, May 16 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announced that it has acquired IP management software and services provider RightHub®. The acquisition represents a continuation of Anaqua's strategy to deliver solutions positioned to meet the needs of customers in various segments worldwide and strengthens its organizational footprint in the UK, Sweden, and Denmark. RightHub's AI-native platform, which has been designed to meet the needs of mid-size law firms and corporations, will remain a distinct brand complementing Anaqua's existing IP management software platforms, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®. Anaqua will integrate its full range of IP data and services into RightHub to deliver additional benefits to its customers. More broadly, Anaqua will continue to leverage shared components and services across all of its solutions and is committed to the continued development of each IP Management software platform.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Anaqua Acquires RightHub to Accelerate Global Growth
Acquisition underscores Anaqua's commitment to delivering tailored solutions to Innovation & IP professionals globally BOSTON, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anaqua, a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announced that it has acquired IP management software and services provider RightHub®. The acquisition represents a continuation of Anaqua's strategy to deliver solutions positioned to meet the needs of customers in various segments worldwide and strengthens its organizational footprint in the UK, Sweden, and Denmark. RightHub's AI-native platform, which has been designed to meet the needs of mid-size law firms and corporations, will remain a distinct brand complementing Anaqua's existing IP management software platforms, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®. Anaqua will integrate its full range of IP data and services into RightHub to deliver additional benefits to its customers. More broadly, Anaqua will continue to leverage shared components and services across all of its solutions and is committed to the continued development of each IP Management software platform. 'We are thrilled to welcome RightHub to Anaqua. We share a deep commitment to providing the IP market with best-in-class, software-driven solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of IP practitioners in organizations of different types and sizes,' said Justin Crotty, CEO of Anaqua. 'RightHub complements Anaqua exceptionally well, bringing passionate IP industry experts and a client-focused philosophy that will further bolster Anaqua's EMEA presence, particularly in the UK and Nordic region.' Toni Nijm, Co-Founder and CEO of RightHub, will become a member of the Anaqua Executive Management Team. Toni has a long and successful track record in the IP space - as a patent attorney, as a senior executive within the IP solutions industry holding titles of Chief Product Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer, and as a serial entrepreneur with iPendo® and now RightHub. Added Justin Crotty: 'I am delighted that Toni will be bringing his vast industry experience and expertise to Anaqua as a senior member of our team. This will be of tremendous benefit both to our people and our clients.' Toni Nijm commented: 'IP professionals are constantly under pressure to find ways to innovate and work more efficiently. We are excited to join Anaqua to collectively address the needs of IP professionals for intuitive, nimble, and collaborative tools powered by AI to drive their business outcomes. Our team has followed Anaqua for many years and looks forward to executing against a shared vision of developing technology-first solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of the IP market.' 'RightHub is the perfect addition to Anaqua,' said Aditya Desaraju, Managing Director, Nordic Capital Advisors. 'Together, Anaqua and RightHub will continue to transform IP management and provide tangible benefits to IP customers worldwide. The organization's breadth and depth and its offerings are unmatched in the industry.' About Anaqua Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software platforms, AQX®, PATTSY WAVE®, and RightHub® offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment's need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua's solutions. Over two million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platforms for their IP management needs. The company's global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit or on Anaqua's LinkedIn. About RightHubRightHub is a European-based company on a mission to upgrade the global infrastructure for protecting innovations. RightHub radically transforms the day-to-day experience of being an IP professional. Rather than spending a significant amount of time dealing with non-value administrative tasks and jumping between multiple applications, IP professionals are now able to manage their daily work activities in a single platform that connects them to partners around the globe while integrating relevant data and services into each context and process of the IP lifecycle. RightHub's horizontal platform provides both IP owners and IP firms with a modern and transparent way of consuming and paying for IP software and services. For more information, please visit Company Contact:Nancy HegartyVP, Marketing, Anaqua617-375-2655nhegarty@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ares Management Announces First Quarter 2025 U.S. Direct Lending Origination Activity
$11.5 Billion in New Commitments Closed in the First Quarter, Reaching a Record of $50.4 Billion Closed in the 12 Months Ended March 31, 2025 NEW YORK, NY / / May 5, 2025 / Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) announced today that funds managed by its Credit Group (collectively "Ares") closed approximately $11.5 billion in U.S. direct lending commitments across 81 transactions during the first quarter of 2025 and approximately $50.4 billion in direct lending commitments across 351 transactions in the 12 months ended March 31, 2025. The $50.4 billion of commitments over the 12-month period represents a new record for the U.S. Direct Lending business. Below is a description of selected transactions that Ares closed during the first quarter of 2025. Acron Aviation / TJC Ares served as an administrative agent and lead arranger for a senior secured credit facility to support TJC's acquisition of Acron Aviation, a carve-out of the Commercial Aviation Solutions Business of L3Harris Technologies. Acron Aviation is a manufacturer of mission critical, IP-driven avionics products and provider of an integrated suite of aircraft training solutions. Anaqua / Nordic Capital Ares served as an administrative agent, lead arranger and bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Nordic Capital's acquisition of Anaqua. Anaqua is a provider of intellectual property management software that allows companies to manage their intellectual property ("IP") across the IP lifecycle. BVI Medical / TPG Growth Ares served as an administrative agent and joint lead arranger for a senior secured credit facility to support TPG Capital's continued growth plans for BVI Medical. BVI Medical is a leading, global developer, manufacturer, and distributor of a broad range ophthalmic surgical products, including consumables, intraocular lenses, equipment, and surgical fluids, serving customers across the globe. Cambrex / Permira Ares served as a joint lead arranger for a senior secured credit facility to support Permira's continued growth plans of Cambrex. Cambrex is a leading western-based pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization that provides drug substance and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. Clario / Astorg & Nordic Capital Ares served as a joint lead arranger for a senior secured credit facility to support Astorg and Nordic Capital's continued growth plans for Clario. Clario is a leading provider of endpoint data solutions to the clinical trials industry, generating high-quality clinical evidence for their pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device partners, offering comprehensive evidence generation solutions that combine eCOA, cardiac solutions, medical imaging, precision motion, and respiratory endpoints. Encore Fire Protection / Permira Ares served as an administrative agent and joint lead arranger for a senior secured credit facility to support Permira's acquisition of Encore Fire Protection. Encore Fire Protection is a leading provider of fire & life safety solutions including maintenance, inspection, repair, replacements and installation for alarm systems, sprinklers, and suppression equipment. Foundation Risk Partners / Partners Group Ares served as an administrative agent, sole lead arranger, and sole bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Partner Group's continued growth plans for Foundation Risk Partners. Foundation Risk Partners is a leading national insurance broker, providing diversified insurance products and solutions to its customers through partnering with growth-oriented agencies. Frontline Road Safety Holdings / Bain Capital Ares served as a lead arranger and bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Bain Capital's acquisition of Frontline Road Safety Holdings. Frontline Road Safety Holdings is a leading national provider of pavement marking services to roadways and airports across the U.S. Ground Penetrating Radar Services ("GPRS") / Roark Capital Ares served as an administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Roark Capital's acquisition of Ground Penetrating Radar Services. GPRS is a leading national provider of private locating services with a complementary suite of service offerings such as video pipe inspection, leak detection, and laser scanning services. Ares served as administrative agent and sole lender for a senior secured credit facility to support continued growth plans. is a leading provider of digital identity verification for federal and state agencies, as well as enterprises, with a network of 139+ million verified members. SageSure Ares served as an administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to support SageSure's acquisition of GeoVera. SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters focused on catastrophe-exposed property markets in the US. Vantive Health / Carlyle Ares served as an administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Carlyle's acquisition of Baxter International's Kidney Care segment, Vantive. Vantive is a global leader in kidney and acute care, manufacturing at-home and in-clinic dialysis products for patients. The Company has a 70-year legacy as a pioneer in kidney disease and vital organ therapies. Vitu / Accel-KKR Ares served as an administrative agent, joint lead arranger, and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Vitu, a portfolio company of Accel-KKR, in its acquisition of the Dealertrack registration and titling business from Cox Automotive. Vitu offers a comprehensive technology platform that automates vehicle registration and other traditionally manual processes for automotive state agencies and car dealerships. About Ares Management Corporation Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of March 31, 2025, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had approximately $546 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit Investor Relations:irares@ Media:media@ SOURCE: Ares Management Corporation View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Bahrain News Gazette
01-04-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Anaqua Announces Leadership Change in Japan and the Broader Asia-Pacific Region
Kazuyasu Adachi joins as General Manager, APAC and President, Japan BOSTON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua , a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, today announced changes to its executive leadership in Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Kazuyasu Adachi joined Anaqua as General Manager, APAC and President, Japan, responsible for leading all of the company's commercial activities in Japan and Asia-Pacific as well as serving as a member of Anaqua's global executive team. These changes come as the company continues on its steady path of long-term growth and investment in the region. Kazuyasu has over 30 years of experience in the IP industry. At Panasonic Holdings Corporation, he held various management positions over 25 years, including serving as President and Representative Director of Panasonic IP Management Co., Ltd. He also played a key role at Suntory Holdings Limited, where he was involved in a broad range of IP activities, including the strategic management and utilization of intellectual property to drive new business creation. His expertise further extends to global IP management and IP dispute resolution across Europe, the United States and Asia, including South Korea and China, in addition to Japan. Kazuyasu holds a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering from Osaka University in Japan, where he also completed a master's degree in the same field. He also holds a Master of Arts in practicing management from Lancaster University in the United Kingdom as well as a Bachelor of Laws degree from Kindai University in Japan. Currently, Kazuyasu resides in Tokyo during the week and spends weekends with his family in Kobe. He enjoys playing golf, a passion he has pursued since his university days. 'I am excited to join Anaqua, a company I have known for many years as a client and IP professional,' said Kazuyasu. 'It is an honor to lead Anaqua Japan and the broader APAC region into the next stage of growth and deliver the innovative, mission-critical solutions that IP professionals require.' CEO Justin Crotty commented: 'We are delighted to have appointed Kazuyasu-san to lead Anaqua's Japan and APAC business. His deep IP knowledge and technology experience along with his familiarity with Anaqua will allow him to partner with our industry-leading clients in the region and provide strong leadership for our team. I am very proud of our business in Japan and the continued opportunity in the APAC region. I am excited for what is yet to come.' About Anaqua Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX and PATTSY WAVE, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment's need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua's solutions. Over two million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company's global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific. For additional information, please visit , or on LinkedIn . Company Contact: Kyoko Tsurumi Associate Director, Marketing and Communications Anaqua [email protected] GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 9412057
