IP Author
IP Author is an AI-powered patent drafting and prosecution platform for IP law firms and corporate patent teams by Dolcera.
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What is IP Author?
IP Author is an AI-powered patent drafting software that helps IP law firms and corporate patent teams automate the entire patent lifecycle. It brings invention disclosure, patent drafting, prior art search, and Office Action prosecution together in one unified generative AI platform built specifically for patent professionals.
The platform's Patent Drafting Module uses advanced Gen AI technology to understand technical problems and solutions, generating complete patent components including claims, specifications, abstracts, and editable flowcharts in just 15 minutes. The Invention Disclosure Module simulates an attorney-inventor interview through structured, context-aware questions that capture complete technical details. The Office Action Responses Module summarizes examiner objections and crafts persuasive counter-arguments for each claim automatically.
IP Author's Patent Search feature unleashes AI for prior art searches, returning similar or same results as human searchers 19 out of 20 times in just 2 minutes compared to 4-6 hours for humans. It searches across worldwide patent and non-patent literature with filtering by jurisdiction, CPC/IPC classifications, assignees, and publication details across 100+ jurisdictions. The platform also offers per-rejection analysis, prior art mapping, examiner history, and precedent grants.
IP Author is designed for patent attorneys, law firms, and corporate IP teams who need to draft patents faster, search prior art more efficiently, and respond to Office Actions quickly. It protects sensitive patent information with enterprise-grade SOC 2 Type II security, never uses customer data for model training, and offers Zero Data Retention options.
The platform has been trusted by over 1,000 patent professionals worldwide, including senior patent attorneys from firms like Loop IP Law, Adler Pollock & Sheehan, and corporate IP leaders from companies like Chevron Oronite, Innate Pharma, Elmos Semiconductor, and ResMed.
IP Author pricing
Pricing model: Paid
IP Author offers three annual plans: Patent Drafting Tool at $4,800/year, Office Action Response at $4,800/year, and a Patent Drafting and Office Action Response Bundle at $9,590/year. All paid plans include customer support, and enterprise plans include guided onboarding. There is a 14-day free trial available to explore core workflows with no obligation to continue. IP Author does not impose usage limits on searches, drafting, or Office Actions within an active subscription. Custom quotes are available for larger teams or specific requirements by booking a demo or contacting sales.
IP Author pros
- Drafts complete patent applications in 15 minutes instead of days
- Generates claims, specifications, and abstracts automatically
- Simulates attorney-inventor interview for invention disclosure
- Creates editable flowcharts and block diagrams automatically
- Office Action responses generated in minutes with structured arguments
- Prior art search returns accurate results 19 out of 20 times
- Search completes in 2 minutes versus 4-6 hours for humans
- Searches across 100+ jurisdictions worldwide
- Per-rejection analysis with examiner history and precedent grants
- SOC 2 Type II compliant for enterprise security
- Zero Data Retention option protects sensitive IP data
- Data never used for model training
- No usage limits on searches, drafting, or Office Actions
- Built-in collaboration for reviewing and finalizing with colleagues
- Conversational claim refinement for precise scope iteration
- Integrated prior art search feeds insights into drafting workflow
- Jurisdiction-aligned claims and specifications automatically
- Built-in consistency across text, figures, and technical content
- Guided onboarding included for enterprise teams
- Trusted by 1,000+ patent professionals worldwide
IP Author cons
- No monthly pricing option available (annual only)
- Higher entry price at $4,800 per year per tool
- Requires human review of AI-generated outputs
- No pricing information publicly listed on main site
- May need extensive oversight for complex patents
- Bulk dump risk if prior art not carefully reviewed
- Not suitable for very small firms without budget
- Custom quote requires booking a demo
Frequently asked questions about IP Author
Is there a free trial available?
Yes. You can start a 14-day free trial to explore IP Author's core workflows and there's no obligation to continue after the trial.
Do you offer plans for individual practitioners and law firms?
Yes. IP Author supports individual patent professionals, law firms, and in-house IP teams.
Does pricing include support and onboarding?
Yes. All paid plans include customer support, and enterprise plans include guided onboarding to help your team adopt IP Author efficiently.
Is my data secure?
Yes. IP Author is a SOC 2 Type II compliant platform, built to meet the security and confidentiality expectations of patent professionals and corporate IP teams.
How do I get a custom quote?
If you have specific requirements or a larger team, you can book a demo or contact our sales team to receive a tailored quote based on your workflow and usage needs.
Is IP Author suitable for enterprise and corporate IP teams?
Absolutely. IP Author is used by corporate patent groups and large law firms that require enterprise-grade security, Zero Data Retention options, and guided onboarding.
Are there usage limits on searches or drafting?
No. IP Author does not impose usage limits on searches, drafting, or Office actions within an active subscription. Your team can work on as many matters as needed without worrying about caps, credits, or throttling.
What jurisdictions does IP Author support for patent search?
IP Author searches across worldwide patent and non-patent literature with precise filtering by jurisdiction, CPC/IPC classifications, assignees, and publication details, enabling focused prior art review across 100+ jurisdictions.
How does IP Author's prior art search compare to human searchers?
When compared to a human searcher, IP Author comes back with similar or same results 19 out of 20 times. The human searcher takes 4-6 hours while IP Author takes just 2 minutes.
What is the Invention Disclosure Module?
The Invention Disclosure Module of IP Author Enterprise streamlines the disclosure process with an AI-driven system that simulates an attorney-inventor interview, quickly creating precise documents and expediting filings. It guides inventors through structured, context-aware questions to capture complete technical details and alternatives, reducing intake time and giving patent teams a stronger foundation for drafting.