Computer Packages Inc. (CPI)

Computer Packages Inc. (CPI) is one of the longest-established IP management software providers, with 55+ years in business (founded ~1970). Privately held, Gaithersburg MD, 151 employees, 1,933 LinkedIn followers. Products: Real-Time Patent Management System, Trademark Management System, Disclosure Management System, Patent Clearance Request Module, Patent Cost Estimator, Annuity Payment Services, and Patent Audit Service (explicitly designed for M&A due diligence). Cloud-hosted with enterprise encryption. Uses AI and electronic PTO data. Integrates with Black Hills AI for automated docketing. Offers unlimited training and support. G2 rating 4.1/5 (4 reviews — one states ‘makes tracking payments easy’). Mentioned on r/patentlaw as portfolio management tool used by a boutique firm. Actively publishing IP briefings through December 2025.

Who It’s For

• IP departments at corporations managing large patent/trademark portfolios
• Patent law firms needing lifecycle management across multiple PTOs (USPTO, EPO, JPO, etc.)
• Organizations needing patent annuity payment services to prevent lapses
• IP teams requiring audit and data accuracy services

What We Haven’t Verified

• Only 4 reviews on G2 despite decades in business — limited public feedback
• Pricing not publicly available (typical for enterprise IP management)
• AI capabilities described vaguely — specifics not independently confirmed
• Cloud vs. on-prem deployment options not confirmed
• Integration capabilities with patent filing systems (EFS, ePCT) not verified
• Competitive positioning vs. Anaqua, Clarivate (CPA Global), Dennemeyer not assessed