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 – 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 strengthen 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. Nijm 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 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.”

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.”

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