IPzen vs TIP Tool
IPzen
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| Figure | IPzen | TIP Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €41.67/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 16 |
| Spec score · Legal Intellectual Property Management Software | 7.9 (#7) | 8.3 (#3) |
| Security | IPzen says each client has an encrypted virtual machine, dedicated database and storage, 256-bit SSL communication, and continuous backups in two data centers in Paris and Amsterdam. | Triangle IP says portfolio data is encrypted on AWS servers in the U.S., developers cannot access it, passwords are not stored, and payments are handled by Stripe without storing card details. |
| Support | The pricing page includes 24/7 technical support and says all plans include mandatory training of two two-hour sessions for €500 excluding VAT. | Triangle IP provides a help center with guides for administration, analytics, idea management, portfolio management, and USPTO Private PAIR, plus a contact-support option. |
Plans
IPzen
- IPzen Trademark Edition — 500 files – Additional user€50 a month
- IPzen Trademark Edition — 1000 files – Additional user€70 a month
- IPzen Trademark Edition — 500 files – 2 users€250 a month
- IPzen Trademark Edition — 1000 files – 2 users€350 a month
- IPzen Trademark Edition — 500 files – Additional user€500 a year
- IPzen Trademark Edition — Unlimited files – 2 users€500 a month
- IPzen Trademark Edition — 1000 files – Additional user€700 a year
- IPzen Trademark Edition — 500 files – 2 users€2,500 a year
- IPzen Trademark Edition — 1000 files – 2 users€3,500 a year
- IPzen Trademark Edition — Unlimited files – 2 users€5,000 a year
TIP Tool
- FreeFree
- Patent Family TreeFree
- Patent Family Tree (personal-level add-on)Free
- Art Unit Predictor$5 a month
- Art Unit Predictor (organization-level add-on)$5 a month
- Art Unit Predictor (personal-level add-on)$5 a month
- Examiner Analysis$5 a month
- Examiner Analysis (organization-level add-on)$5 a month
- Examiner Analysis (personal-level add-on)$5 a month
- Premium$50 a month
In their own words
IPzen
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.
TIP Tool
TIP Tool is a web platform for capturing enterprise innovation and managing patent workflows with patent data analytics. Users can customize invention disclosure forms, attach supporting documents, and sort and filter ideas. Teams can edit, comment, and discuss ideas together while tracking changes and contributors. The workflow follows ideas through patent stages, sends status notifications, and provides dashboards for delays, innovators, and role-based access. Analytics include patent success and cost predictions, plus counsel and examiner statistics. Automatic USPTO status updates cover published and unpublished applications, while Private PAIR access is listed for Premium. Docketing System Sync imports Excel or CSV patent application data from systems such as AppColl, Foundation IP, and Patricia, with automatic or manual field mapping. Patent Lookup displays available application data, documents, transactions, and continuity details. The free plan allows two searches per portfolio; Premium allows up to ten. The free plan supports up to 10 users, 5 GB storage, 10 MB files, and one portfolio. The platform is cloud-deployed and supports patent portfolio tracking, prosecution deadlines, and filing management.