Qatent
Acquisition in 2024
Qatent is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for intellectual property (IP) professionals. The company’s patent drafting software is designed to streamline the patent creation process by offering tools such as claim-writing capabilities, generation options, a description editor, and patent filing features. By leveraging AI technology, Qatent aims to assist IP experts in drafting accurate patents more efficiently, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of IP services.
Equinox
Acquisition in 2022
Equinox develops innovative intellectual property management software for law firms, Equinox is jointly committed to creating a supportive and fair business with software and services that help our subscribers succeed.
Markify
Acquisition in 2022
Markify AB, founded in 2009 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in trademark and domain name search services. The company offers a name-screening tool that allows entrepreneurs, brand name creators, and domain name buyers to check for existing trademarks that may be similar to their desired names. By utilizing data from the US and European trademark offices, Markify helps users avoid potential conflicts and the need to change their chosen names later. The platform provides a range of services, including comprehensive word mark and image mark searches, trademark monitoring, and enterprise solutions, enabling clients to safeguard their brands by identifying and assessing similar trademarks in the market.
Morningside Translations
Acquisition in 2021
Morningside Translations offers a wide range of translation services, including legal and website translation, deposition, document management, voiceovers, subtitling, and interpretation. The company employs linguists and legal experts proficient in over 100 languages and dialects, catering to diverse industries such as life sciences, legal, consumer products, energy, electronics, and media and entertainment. By providing these comprehensive language and multimedia services, Morningside Translations enables clients to effectively communicate across various platforms and meet their specific needs in an increasingly globalized marketplace.
NovumIP
Acquisition in 2021
NovumIP is a global provider of intellectual property (IP) services. It offers IP advisory, administration, and technology-led solutions, including trademark and design renewals, patent annuities management, and IP reporting tools.
Innosabi
Acquisition in 2021
Innosabi is a Munich-based company founded in 2010, specializing in software solutions that enhance innovation and development processes. With a team of 55 employees as of 2020, Innosabi provides a suite of tools designed to foster open collaboration among customers, employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders. This software empowers organizations to streamline their innovation efforts, enabling them to develop and market new products, services, and business models more efficiently. The company's clientele includes prominent industry leaders such as Bayer, Munich Airport, Siemens, and TÜV Süd, reflecting its capability to deliver impactful solutions across various sectors.
doeLEGAL
Acquisition in 2021
doeLEGAL is a developer of enterprise legal management software designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of in-house legal teams. The company offers solutions that empower clients to gain control over their cases and associated costs, facilitating better-informed decision-making. Its software includes tools for enterprise legal management, litigation support, and managed services, providing legal teams with valuable data insights. This enables organizations to optimize their workflows and improve their overall legal operations, ultimately driving cost savings and performance enhancements.
Direct Validation
Acquisition in 2019
Direct Validation is a pan-European company specializing in patent translation and validation services. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Vällingby, Sweden, the company offers a streamlined process for handling European patents. Clients can submit their granted European patent applications directly to Direct Validation, which manages the necessary translations, fee payments, and submissions across various jurisdictions. This comprehensive service supports clients through the entire validation process, from the initial intention to grant through to the completion of validations in the relevant European countries. As of July 2019, Direct Validation operates as a subsidiary of QUESTEL SAS, enhancing its capabilities in the intellectual property sector.
Yoomap
Acquisition in 2019
Yoomap, founded in 2013 and based in Paris, France, specializes in management software solutions that enhance companies' performance through open innovation. As a market leader in innovation management software, Yoomap provides a comprehensive suite of SaaS tools that include a Startup CRM, Idea Management System, and online challenge platforms. The company supports over 70 major organizations, including EDF, TOTAL, BPCE, Allianz, and Safran, in their open innovation initiatives. Operating as a subsidiary of QUESTEL SAS since June 2020, Yoomap employs a team of 32 professionals dedicated to helping businesses transform their operations and foster innovative solutions.
Brandstock
Acquisition in 2019
Brandstock Services AG is a prominent provider of intellectual property services, headquartered in Munich, Germany. Established in 1993, the company has expanded its operations to include offices in Italy, the United States, France, Slovenia, and Switzerland. Employing over 140 professionals from diverse backgrounds, Brandstock offers a comprehensive range of services, including trademark and patent management, monitoring and enforcement, and IP consultancy. The company collaborates with a network of 250 international law firms and IP professionals, allowing them to provide tailored advice in various jurisdictions. This extensive network enables Brandstock to deliver competitive pricing and high-quality services to both multinational corporations and small to medium-sized enterprises, ensuring optimal management of their intellectual property assets.
Concur IP Consulting
Acquisition in 2019
Concur IP Consulting specializes in intellectual property consulting, offering end-to-end solutions across the entire IP lifecycle. They cater to diverse clients including corporates, law firms, universities, and research organizations, providing services such as patent application drafting, office action responses, licensing support, litigation assistance, and patent research. The company aims to deliver trustworthy, agile insights at cost-effective rates.
MultiLing
Acquisition in 2018
MultiLing Corporation, established in 1988 and headquartered in Provo, Utah, specializes in web globalization and patent translation and localization services across various languages. The company provides a comprehensive range of offerings, including document translation for marketing materials, technical manuals, and training resources, as well as website globalization and e-learning programs. Its services extend to software localization, national language support, and terminology management, which encompasses the development and maintenance of glossaries and style guides. MultiLing serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies and small to medium enterprises, particularly in industries such as patent law, information technology, medical technology, and automotive. With additional offices in China, Taiwan, Germany, Italy, Peru, Korea, and Japan, the company employs a unique model that integrates specialized translators with centralized management and proprietary technology to ensure accurate and secure translations. MultiLing Corporation operates as a subsidiary of QUESTEL SAS.
Expernova
Acquisition in 2018
Expernova is a developer of a business intelligence platform designed to assist commercial clients in navigating complex scientific and technological landscapes. The platform transforms intricate data into a user-friendly and collaborative map, facilitating a comprehensive overview of the research ecosystem. By enabling users to search across various subjects, Expernova's solution simplifies the exploration and understanding of diverse research domains.
ITIP ProFiciency
Acquisition in 2017
ITIP Proficiency, LLC is a provider of cost management products and services tailored for the intellectual property community. Founded in 2005 and based in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, the company offers innovative solutions designed to streamline the global management of intellectual property costs. Its key offerings include ProFile, an international filing platform that handles documentation, translations, filings, and associated costs for large enterprises, and TIPS, a cost management platform that enhances transparency throughout the international patent prosecution life cycle. ITIP Proficiency serves a range of clients, including Fortune Global 500 corporations in North America, Asia, and Europe, and focuses on delivering best practices alongside the necessary human and technological resources to adapt to the evolving demands of the IP landscape. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Questel S.A.
Intellixir
Acquisition in 2015
Founded in France in 2002, Intellixir specializes in advanced analytics tools for innovative companies. Its flagship software enables efficient management of patents and scientific publications, featuring rich analytics and multi-user collaboration tools. Headquartered in Provence, France, with offices in Montpellier and Washington D.C., the company merged with Questel in 2015, integrating its software into Questel's IP Business Intelligence suite.
Gem360
Acquisition in 2015
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