Welcome to IP.com®, a pioneering force in transforming intellectual property management. Our company’s origins date back to 1994 with the creation of our natural language processing engine, Semantic Gist™. Anchoring our mission was a bold aspiration: streamlining research and development evaluation to empower organizations through rapid intellectual property assessment and expedited innovation processes.
Our Evolution

From Vision to Reality
Our company’s inception was fueled by the vision of harnessing natural language processing’s semantic potential for search and analytics. This marked the initial step towards our mission, leading to the establishment of IP.com in 2000. This vision ushered in an era where semantic conceptual search and analytics evolved into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, forming the core of our company’s philosophy. With a history rooted in AI and over two decades of experience, our journey stands as a testament to our unwavering vision. This vision has propelled us to our current offering today, the Innovation Power Suite™, comprised of end-to-end workflow solutions complemented by professional services and analytics, enabling infinite innovation potential.
Our Mission: We Power the innovation that powers the world
Innovation is the heartbeat of progress, and at IP.com, we provide the engine that drives it. Our mission is to empower organizations of all sizes to transform their ideas into growth. We are the bridge that connects visionaries, creators, inventors, and IP professionals to the tools and insights they need to validate, protect, and monetize their innovations. With our AI-driven Semantic Gist® engine and comprehensive suite of services and analytics, we simplify complexity and catalyze the innovation journey.
Embrace the Future with IP.COM
IP.com is more than a company; we’re your innovation ally. Join hands with us and be part of a global network of Fortune 1000 companies, governments, research universities, and visionary leaders who are shaping the future of intellectual property. Unleash the power of AI-driven insights and tailored solutions as you embark on a transformative innovation journey with IP.com.
Your Innovation Ally
IP.com is more than a company; we’re your innovation ally. Join hands with us and be part of a global network of Fortune 1000 companies, governments, research universities, and visionary leaders who are shaping the future of intellectual property. Unleash the power of AI-driven insights and tailored solutions as you embark on a transformative innovation journey with IP.com.
Values that Guide Us: Transform, Liberate, Inspire
IP.com thrives on three core values:
- Transform Data into Decisions: With a focus on transparency and customer-centricity, we provide reliable, tailored data for confident decision-making.
- Liberate Innovation: Through the power of our Semantic Gist® engine and expert services, we unlock accelerated intelligence, driving innovation forward.
- Inspire Confidence: Our results enable innovation-driven business outcomes, fostering the assurance you need to succeed.
Technology News & Resources
“Delete All IP Law”? Why Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk Just Lit a Match Under the Patent System
Jack Dorsey didn’t mince words. In a four-word tweet—“delete all IP law”—he torched conventional thinking about innovation and intellectual property. Elon Musk chimed in with a simple “I agree.” And just like that, two of tech’s most prominent disruptors opened a Pandora’s box: Is it time to burn down the IP system?
USPTO Patent Fee Increases Demand a New Approach to Maximizing Your Patent ROI
While the USPTO fee adjustments aim to maintain operational efficiency and innovation support, they also introduce new financial pressures on applicants. Companies and inventors should reassess their intellectual property strategies to ensure highest patentability possible before filing. By adopting a more strategic approach to patent prosecution and trademark filings, and leveraging analytics and ideation solutions, it enables organizations to navigate the complexities of patenting with confidence and optimize patent portfolio management while managing expenses effectively. By integrating these insights into IP strategies, businesses can secure valuable patents, maximize ROI, and drive sustained innovation in an increasingly competitive technology landscape.
How DeepSeek Could Revolutionize Patent Discovery — But at What Cost?
Among the emerging AI-driven platforms, DeepSeek is gaining attention for its ability to streamline complex search processes and improve competitive intelligence. While DeepSeek boasts powerful AI-driven search capabilities, its limitations are impossible to ignore. For organizations relying on legally defensible insights and airtight competitive intelligence, DeepSeek’s gaps could undermine decision-making and expose businesses to unnecessary legal and financial vulnerabilities. Before making the leap, it’s worth asking — is the convenience of an open-source AI worth the cost of incomplete, unreliable data and potential security risks?