First To File Passes New SSAE 16 Audit for Third Year, without Exception, to Ensure Operational Visibility and Security Assurance for Clients

First To File®, a provider of secure IP management services, announced today that it has successfully completed a SOC 1 SSAE 16 examination. First To File passed the audit without exception for the third year in a row.

SSAE 16 is an improvement to the SAS70. Companies who complete an annual SOC 1 (SSAE 16) examination are able to demonstrate a substantially higher level of assurance and operational visibility than those companies who do not.

The completion of the SOC 1 (SSAE 16) Type II examination typifies First To File’s continued commitment to create and maintain the most stringent controls needed to provide the highest quality and security of services to their customers. The Service Auditors’ Report demonstrates that First To File’s control activities were effectively designed and in operation throughout the reporting period.

“First To File’s priority is always to protect its clients and their data, and we are dedicated to performing at the highest level in that regard,” remarked James Bergeron, CEO of First To File. “SSAE 16 certification is the gold standard in customer protection and transparency and we are proud to have achieved this distinction. Our clients will benefit from our continued adherence to the SSAE guidelines, and we are committed to upholding these principles for years to come.”

The Service Auditors’ Report includes a detailed description of First To File’s controls and an independent assessment of whether the controls are placed in operation, suitably designed, and operating effectively. To receive a copy of the Service Auditors’ Report, or for any further questions, please contact Kurt Wedel at kwedel@firsttofile.com.

About First To File

First To File’s Electronic File Room (EFR) is the world’s leading Web-based patent prosecution support and document management service. The secure SaaS solution eliminates costly paper storage and management, providing automated, all-digital filing and prosecution. EFR provides organizations of all sizes with enhanced collaboration, improved quality, reduced risk, and total visibility of all patent-related assets, while restricting access to sensitive material consistent with the preservation of client confidentiality and attorney/client privilege. First To File is a privately held company that is headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. For more information, visit the company website www.firsttofile.com or follow us on Twitter @FirstToFile