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Best Intellectual Property Management Software for Small Business

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Products classified in the overall Intellectual Property Management category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Intellectual Property Management to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Intellectual Property Management category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Intellectual Property Management Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Intellectual Property Management Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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(61)4.0 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Intellectual Property Management software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    PATTSY WAVE® is a powerful, automated patent and trademark docketing software with built-in IP business logic designed to make IP operations more efficient, reduce risk, and improve accuracy. PATTSY W

    Users
    • Paralegal
    Industries
    • Legal Services
    • Law Practice
    Market Segment
    • 39% Mid-Market
    • 38% Small-Business
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • PATTSY WAVE is a patent docketing tool that helps users manage deadlines, build spreadsheets, and auto-generate Power of Attorney features for efficient workload management.
    • Users like the tool's ability to keep them organized, its easy initial setup, its integration with other software like WORD, and its ability to auto-generate PTO information, which enhances their ability to manage and present data systematically.
    • Users reported issues with uploading PTO data on the patent side, lack of automation for docketing functions, limited GUI on laptops, developers not considering user feedback, and challenges in learning the terms for docketing.
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  • PATTSY WAVE features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.1
    8.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Anaqua
    Year Founded
    2004
    HQ Location
    Boston, MA
    Twitter
    @Anaqua
    9,773 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    751 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

PATTSY WAVE® is a powerful, automated patent and trademark docketing software with built-in IP business logic designed to make IP operations more efficient, reduce risk, and improve accuracy. PATTSY W

Users
  • Paralegal
Industries
  • Legal Services
  • Law Practice
Market Segment
  • 39% Mid-Market
  • 38% Small-Business
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • PATTSY WAVE is a patent docketing tool that helps users manage deadlines, build spreadsheets, and auto-generate Power of Attorney features for efficient workload management.
  • Users like the tool's ability to keep them organized, its easy initial setup, its integration with other software like WORD, and its ability to auto-generate PTO information, which enhances their ability to manage and present data systematically.
  • Users reported issues with uploading PTO data on the patent side, lack of automation for docketing functions, limited GUI on laptops, developers not considering user feedback, and challenges in learning the terms for docketing.
PATTSY WAVE features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
8.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Anaqua
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
Boston, MA
Twitter
@Anaqua
9,773 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
751 employees on LinkedIn®
(42)4.8 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Intellectual Property Management software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Experience PatentRenewal.com, a fintech-powered solution that offers the most efficient IP renewal process, all at a fraction of the usual market price. Seamlessly automate your patent, trademark,

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 76% Small-Business
    • 19% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Patent Renewal is a platform that tracks due dates for patents and sends reminders for upcoming renewals, helping users manage their patent renewals and maintenance fees.
    • Reviewers like the user-friendly interface, the responsive customer support, the ability to manage all patent applications in one place, and the cost-effective pricing of the service.
    • Reviewers mentioned issues such as the system triggering the surcharge process prematurely, leading to unnecessary costs, and the hassle of manually updating the platform for the next renewal period if the user wishes to renew cases themselves.
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  • PatentRenewal.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.1
    9.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    9.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
    9.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    39 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Experience PatentRenewal.com, a fintech-powered solution that offers the most efficient IP renewal process, all at a fraction of the usual market price. Seamlessly automate your patent, trademark,

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 76% Small-Business
  • 19% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Patent Renewal is a platform that tracks due dates for patents and sends reminders for upcoming renewals, helping users manage their patent renewals and maintenance fees.
  • Reviewers like the user-friendly interface, the responsive customer support, the ability to manage all patent applications in one place, and the cost-effective pricing of the service.
  • Reviewers mentioned issues such as the system triggering the surcharge process prematurely, leading to unnecessary costs, and the hassle of manually updating the platform for the next renewal period if the user wishes to renew cases themselves.
PatentRenewal.com features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
9.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
39 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Legistify, one of India's leading and fastest-growing legal technology companies, provides a comprehensive software solution designed to simplify legal operations for enterprises. Here's how our platf

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Financial Services
    • Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 32% Enterprise
    • 23% Small-Business
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Legistify is a legal tech tool that assists in contract management, case handling, and legal document management through AI features and a customizable dashboard.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the tool's ability to streamline legal workflows, provide real-time tracking and alerts, and offer AI-driven templates and automated approvals, which save significant time and effort.
    • Reviewers experienced challenges with the initial setup and understanding of the platform, occasional slowdowns when loading case details or documents, and a need for better reporting and analytic capabilities.
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  • Legistify Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    130
    Tracking
    110
    Tracking Efficiency
    75
    Case Management
    61
    Efficiency
    55
    Cons
    Bug Issues
    28
    Software Bugs
    20
    Poor Customer Support
    9
    Functionality Issues
    6
    Slow Loading
    5
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    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.1
    10.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    9.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
    9.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Legistify
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Gurugram, IN
    Twitter
    @legistify
    337 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    99 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Legistify, one of India's leading and fastest-growing legal technology companies, provides a comprehensive software solution designed to simplify legal operations for enterprises. Here's how our platf

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Financial Services
  • Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 32% Enterprise
  • 23% Small-Business
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Legistify is a legal tech tool that assists in contract management, case handling, and legal document management through AI features and a customizable dashboard.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the tool's ability to streamline legal workflows, provide real-time tracking and alerts, and offer AI-driven templates and automated approvals, which save significant time and effort.
  • Reviewers experienced challenges with the initial setup and understanding of the platform, occasional slowdowns when loading case details or documents, and a need for better reporting and analytic capabilities.
Legistify Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
130
Tracking
110
Tracking Efficiency
75
Case Management
61
Efficiency
55
Cons
Bug Issues
28
Software Bugs
20
Poor Customer Support
9
Functionality Issues
6
Slow Loading
5
Legistify features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
10.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
9.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
9.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Legistify
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Gurugram, IN
Twitter
@legistify
337 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
99 employees on LinkedIn®
(41)4.7 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Intellectual Property Management software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $100.00
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    AppColl offers an easy-to-use, cloud-based patent & trademark management system to enhance productivity through collaborative automation tools. We help patent firms and multi-national corporations

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Law Practice
    • Legal Services
    Market Segment
    • 88% Small-Business
    • 10% Mid-Market
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  • AppColl Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
    Cons
    Limited Customization
    1
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    9.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.1
    9.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    9.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
    9.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    AppColl
    Year Founded
    2009
    HQ Location
    Menlo Park, US
    Twitter
    @AppColl
    67 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    11 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

AppColl offers an easy-to-use, cloud-based patent & trademark management system to enhance productivity through collaborative automation tools. We help patent firms and multi-national corporations

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Law Practice
  • Legal Services
Market Segment
  • 88% Small-Business
  • 10% Mid-Market
AppColl Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
Cons
Limited Customization
1
AppColl features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
9.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
9.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
AppColl
Year Founded
2009
HQ Location
Menlo Park, US
Twitter
@AppColl
67 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
11 employees on LinkedIn®
(105)4.0 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
8th Easiest To Use in Intellectual Property Management software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    FoundationIP from Clarivate is a leading IP lifecycle management solution for law firms seeking a competitive edge. This powerful and flexible cloud-based solution improves your efficiency at every st

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Law Practice
    • Legal Services
    Market Segment
    • 44% Small-Business
    • 30% Mid-Market
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  • FoundationIP features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.1
    7.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    7.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
    7.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Clarivate
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2001
    HQ Location
    London, England
    Twitter
    @clarivate
    20,538 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    11,351 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

FoundationIP from Clarivate is a leading IP lifecycle management solution for law firms seeking a competitive edge. This powerful and flexible cloud-based solution improves your efficiency at every st

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Law Practice
  • Legal Services
Market Segment
  • 44% Small-Business
  • 30% Mid-Market
FoundationIP features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
7.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
7.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Clarivate
Company Website
Year Founded
2001
HQ Location
London, England
Twitter
@clarivate
20,538 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
11,351 employees on LinkedIn®
Entry Level Price:$60.00
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    ClaimMaster is a software tool for patent proofreading and analysis. Our software automates error-checking of patent documents, allowing you to create internally consistent and well-written patent app

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Law Practice
    • Legal Services
    Market Segment
    • 50% Small-Business
    • 42% Mid-Market
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  • ClaimMaster features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.1
    8.8
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    10.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
    9.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    2009
    HQ Location
    Bethesda, MD
    Twitter
    @ClaimMaster
    41 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

ClaimMaster is a software tool for patent proofreading and analysis. Our software automates error-checking of patent documents, allowing you to create internally consistent and well-written patent app

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Law Practice
  • Legal Services
Market Segment
  • 50% Small-Business
  • 42% Mid-Market
ClaimMaster features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
10.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2009
HQ Location
Bethesda, MD
Twitter
@ClaimMaster
41 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    DocketTrak is a high performance cloud-based Intellectual Property docket reminder system. It manages your patents and trademarks, with connections to the USPTO, CIPO, AU, and EU offices. It provides

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Legal Services
    Market Segment
    • 85% Small-Business
    • 15% Mid-Market
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  • DocketTrak features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.1
    9.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    9.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
    9.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    1995
    HQ Location
    Bannockburn, Illinois
    Twitter
    @dockettrak
    40 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

DocketTrak is a high performance cloud-based Intellectual Property docket reminder system. It manages your patents and trademarks, with connections to the USPTO, CIPO, AU, and EU offices. It provides

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Legal Services
Market Segment
  • 85% Small-Business
  • 15% Mid-Market
DocketTrak features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
9.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
9.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
1995
HQ Location
Bannockburn, Illinois
Twitter
@dockettrak
40 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5 employees on LinkedIn®