Abstract: A method, system, and article are provided for extending the functionality of a patent management tool to incorporate automated submission of patent documents to a government agency. Due dates for documents submission is tracked by the management tool. Prior to expiration of a due date, appropriate documents are electronically submitted to the government agency. The document submission is automated without intervention of a patent practitioner. Following a submission without errors, a receipt is generated and communicated to the patent management tool. Data from the receipt is integrated into the patent management tool to track further requirements for the underlying subject patent asset.