Case Study: Leica Microsystems achieves streamlined, visual IP management and instant visibility with IPfolio

Leica Microsystems Upgrades IP Program with IPfolio

Leica Microsystems, a global microscopy and imaging company selling in 100+ countries, faced fragmented IP processes—relying on email, spreadsheets and an old docketing system—across teams in Germany and Switzerland while managing 50+ first filings annually. Looking for a configurable, lean-friendly platform that would support standard work, visual management and easy integration, Leica selected IPFolio (the Salesforce/IPFolio combination) to replace its in‑house docketing system.

IPFolio onboarded in two months, migrated hundreds of database tables, integrated with Leica’s SAP finance system, mapped invention disclosure workflows and built dashboards and an eight‑step, checklist-driven workflow for visual management. The deployment standardized work across locations, improved workload confirmation, task prioritization, capacity utilization, resource allocation and team cohesiveness, and gave managers instant visibility into progress—delivering measurable operational gains for Leica Microsystems.

Leica Microsystems

Tony Afram

Chief Patent Counsel