NORTH QUINCY, Mass., ANTWERP, and TOKYO--1 Jun--PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest New screening capabilities, global content sources and streamlined design help IP professionals work more effectively and efficiently Thomson CompuMark, the global leader in trademark research and brand protection solutions and a business of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC, TSX: TOC), today announced the launch of its new SAEGIS platform for online trademark screening. Built with advanced screening technologies and usability features, the new SAEGIS offers more research power, more workflow efficiencyand more global content than any other screening platform. SAEGIS was the industry's first Web-based trademark research platform, used by intellectual property (IP) and brand protection professionals around the world for nearly a decade. The new SAEGIS builds on the success of its predecessor. It has been redesigned from the ground up by linguistics, trademark and usability experts with input from SAEGIS users to help IP professionals get more work done in less time. -- The new AutoScreen automatically develops sophisticated search criteria based on key terms - a new level of search intelligence that delivers precise, reliable results with unparalleled speed and ease. -- The redesigned Custom Search makes tailored searches easier and more precise than ever before. -- New, streamlined interface with consistent appearance and functionality across all SAEGIS tools. New interface design, available in six languages, helps users review results faster and more efficiently. -- Unmatched global content, with direct access to the industry's most extensive collection of research databases, covering more than 200 countries and registers - including a new China trademark database launching later this year. "The new SAEGIS introduces time-saving new features, like the ability to combine multiple data sources in a single search," said Mike Dammann, Global Head of Trademarks at Syngenta Crop Protection. "This is especially useful for us, as one search can now be conducted of both trademark and domain name registers. This considerably reduces the workload on our busy staff." "For IP professionals, time is more valuable than ever before," said Christine Moons, Director Systems Development at Thomson CompuMark. "We designed the new SAEGIS to work the way our clients work, delivering the results they need to make informed trademark decisions, faster and more efficiently than ever before. The new SAEGIS is further proof of ThomsonCompuMark's commitment to setting the standard for Web-based trademark research and solutions." To learn more about the new SAEGIS, please visit http://thenewsaegis.com or http://compumark.thomson.com About Thomson CompuMark Thomson CompuMark ( http://compumark.thomson.com ) is the world's leading provider of value-added trademark information and services. The company provides information, tools and services that provide trademark and brand professionals the information needed to protect the value of brands while reducing the time, costs, complexity and risks of managing trademark portfolios. Thomson CompuMark employs more than 600 people worldwide, with operational and sales offices in Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. About The Thomson Corporation The Thomson Corporation ( http://www.thomson.com ) is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to professionals in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research andhealthcare. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC). SOURCE: Thomson CompuMark CONTACT: Scott Rutherford, Manager, Communications (Americas), +1-617-376-7667, [email protected] , or Ilse Clymans, Manager, Communications (Europe, Middle East, Africa), +32-3-220-72-75, [email protected] , or Miki Kumagai, Manager, Marketing (Asia), +81-3-5733-6120, [email protected] , all of Thomson CompuMark Web site: http://compumark.thomson.com http://thenewsaegis.com http://www.thomson.com --Distributed by AsiaNet ( www.asianetnews.net )--