IPzen vs Simple IP

IPzen is web-based trademark and intellectual property management software focused on trademark portfolios. Its tracking tools cover applications, registration status, renewals, potential infringements, oppositions, litigation, and limitations. Portfolio search can filter records by expiry date, registration number, class, product or service, and geographic area. The service provides trademark legislation from around the world and calculates renewals and affidavits using applicable rules. A domain module handles registration and renewal tracking, technical settings, TLD availability checks, DNS and zone file changes, and Excel exports. Its document library accepts PDF, JPEG, DOC, DOCX, TXT, XLS, XLSX, ZIP, and SMD files, with templates and record organization. An optional invoicing module can generate invoices, tailor client billing profiles, email invoices, and track payments. IPzen says clients receive an encrypted virtual machine, dedicated database and storage, 256-bit SSL communications, and ongoing backups in Paris and Amsterdam; virtual machine backups are archived every 15 minutes and servers monitored 24/7. Plans include €50 a month for 500 files and an additional user. IPzen was founded in 2008 and is based in Paris and London.

Simple IP is a cloud workspace for managing and monitoring intellectual property portfolios through the web. Its patent search covers more than 165 million patents worldwide and groups matching filings by patent family. Portfolio views include patent families, legal status, and events across more than 80 offices. The service scans competitors monthly, reporting activity, publications, and what they are building. Smart File Upload uses AI to attach files to the appropriate patent, while email drop and document search support file handling. The Inventions feature helps draft invention disclosures and assess prior art, then lets users send drafts to Dennemeyer or a preferred attorney for advice or filing. Simple IP lists patent portfolio tracking, renewal management, and filing management. It is presented for startups, growing companies, universities, accelerators, and incubators. The free plan is free, with no hidden fees and no credit card required. The maker says customer data is not used to train its AI models and states GDPR compliance.