MDC Releases Updated Version of IPMaster & IPForms
MDC successfully launched IPMaster®  1.7.3, the latest version of its state-of-the-art intellectual property software. The release includes an updated IPForms module, a subscription service that allows users to populate patent data in various USPTO and PCT forms with a click of a button. IPForms helps you significantly reduce paperswork and minimize the time you spend downloading documents, gathering relevant data, filling out and filing your forms.
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MDC Further Enhances Functionality of IPMaster
MDC announced the release of IPMaster 1.7.2, the latest version of its intellectual property software. IPMaster now offers additional features and capabilities helping you manage your IP portfolio more effectively and efficiently. Read more.

MDC Releases Online Portfolio Access
MDC announced the launch of the self-service access tool Online Portfolio Access, designed to make your tracking and management of patent annuity payments easier and more efficient. With Online Portfolio Access, you can browse, review, and print payment status reports and estimated payment projection reports online via a secure Internet connection. Learn more about Online Portfolio Access.

The MDC First IPMaster Application Support Workshop a Great Success
Today, the Thomson Scientific market group of Thomson, announced that MDC, also known as Master Data Center www.mdcip.com, successfully completed its first biannual IPMaster Application Support Workshop. Read more.

The Thomson Corporation Completes Acquisition of Information Holdings Inc.
The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC, TSX: TOC) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Information Holdings Inc. (NYSE: IHI).
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MDC Releases IPMaster 1.7
MDC announced today the release of IPMaster 1.7, the latest version of its intellectual property software that enables the secure sharing of and collaboration over IP data with as many users and outside agents/counsel as desired, regardless of geographic location.
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Thomson and Information Holdings Inc. Announce Extension of HSR Waiting Period for Proposed Thomson Acquisition of IHI
The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and Information Holdings Inc. (NYSE: IHI) announced today that Thomson and IHI have received a request for additional information and documentary material from the Department of Justice (DOJ) following DOJ's review of the proposed acquisition of IHI by Thomson.
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Thomson to Acquire Information Holdings Inc.
The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and Information Holdings Inc. (NYSE: IHI), parent of MDC, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Thomson will acquire IHI for an aggregate cost of approximately $441 million, net of cash and investments currently held by IHI.
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MDC Opens Office in Japan
MDC announced the opening of an office in Tokyo, Japan, to provide patent annuity and trademark renewal services in this region.  Read more about MDC's Asian presence
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