Patent Analysis Reimagined

Draft claim charts in minutes—not days.

Trace generates a claim-chart style comparison that maps patent claim elements to supporting evidence—so you can quickly see overlaps, gaps, and what to review next.

trace.ascendr.ai
US Patent 10,123,456
Claim Chart Analysis
3 Strong Matches
Claim Elements
[1.a]
A method for processing data comprising...
[1.b]
receiving input signals from a sensor...
[1.c]
transforming the signals using a neural...
Evidence Mapping
Strong Match
“The system processes incoming data streams...”
Product Manual, p.12
Strong Match
“Sensors detect and transmit real-time...”
Technical Spec, p.8
Needs Review
“Signal transformation occurs via...”
Datasheet, p.3
Features

What Trace delivers

From patent to claim chart draft—structured, auditable, and ready for review.

Claim element structuring

Converts patent claims into discrete, numbered elements for systematic analysis.

Evidence-to-claim mapping

Maps your evidence materials to specific claim elements in a claim-chart format.

Overlap and gap identification

Highlights where evidence supports claims and where gaps may need attention.

Source and citation tracking

Keeps an audit-friendly trail of sources and excerpts for each mapping.

Claim-chart style output

Presents results in the familiar claim chart format attorneys expect.

Exportable drafts

Export outputs in DOCX, PDF, or spreadsheet formats your team can edit and share.

Comparison

The analysis bottleneck—solved

What used to take days of manual work now takes minutes.

The Bottleneck

Traditional workflow

  • Manual claim parsing—element by element
  • Searching evidence across multiple documents
  • Reformatting findings into claim chart tables
  • Iterating across versions and team members
  • Inconsistent analysis structure across matters

The Trace Advantage

Streamlined workflow

  • Structured claim breakdown in seconds
  • Faster evidence-to-claim mapping
  • Claim-chart style output from the start
  • Rapid iteration—review, edit, export
  • Consistent workflow across all matters
Use Cases

Built for patent professionals

From litigation prep to portfolio management—Trace adapts to your workflow.

Pre-litigation assessment

Generate initial claim chart drafts faster to evaluate case strength before committing resources.

Licensing & monetization

Identify overlaps worth pursuing and build evidence packages for licensing discussions.

Competitive monitoring

Scan competitor products against your key claims to spot potential infringement early.

Portfolio triage

Prioritize patents with practical read-on to products and allocate resources effectively.

Outside counsel collaboration

Share structured drafts with counsel for faster review cycles and clearer communication.

Due diligence support

Rapidly assess patent portfolios during M&A or investment evaluation processes.

Built with feedback from patent professionals

Trace is designed for the workflows attorneys and analysts actually use—structured outputs, source tracking, and exports that fit into existing processes.

Designed for confidentiality
Controlled sharing
Exportable work product

Confidentiality-first by design

We treat your uploaded materials as confidential. Trace is built with encryption, access controls, and data retention choices—because patent work demands discretion.

Data encryption
Access controls
Retention options

Ready to turn patents into structured comparisons?

Start analyzing patent claims today. No credit card required for initial access.