Use Cases

Built for how patent professionals actually work

From pre-litigation assessment to portfolio management, Trace supports IP professionals across every workflow where structured patent analysis makes the difference.

Workflows

Six workflows, one analysis platform

Trace adapts to the way your team already works. Every use case is backed by structured claim-to-evidence mapping with source citations and match strength indicators.

Pre-litigation assessment

Evaluate case strength before committing resources

Generate initial claim chart drafts quickly to assess whether patent claims read on target products. Identify strong and weak elements early, helping you make informed decisions about pursuing litigation.

Best for

Patent Litigators & IP Litigation Teams

Licensing & monetization

Build evidence packages for licensing discussions

Identify overlaps between your patents and target products to support licensing negotiations. Create structured evidence packages that clearly demonstrate where claims are practiced.

Best for

Licensing Teams & IP Monetization Groups

Competitive monitoring

Scan products against your key claims

Proactively monitor competitor products and technologies against your patent portfolio. Spot potential infringement early and stay informed about competitive overlap.

Best for

Competitive Intelligence & Corporate IP Teams

Portfolio triage

Prioritize patents with practical read-on

Evaluate which patents in your portfolio have the strongest read-on to products in the market. Focus maintenance and enforcement resources on patents that matter.

Best for

IP Portfolio Managers & In-House Counsel

Outside counsel collaboration

Share structured drafts for faster review cycles

Provide outside counsel with organized claim chart drafts rather than raw materials. Enable faster review cycles and clearer communication about case strategy.

Best for

In-House IP Teams & Legal Operations

Due diligence support

Rapidly assess patent portfolios

During M&A or investment evaluation, quickly assess whether a target company's patents have practical value by analyzing read-on to products and technologies.

Best for

M&A Teams, Investment Analysts & Corporate Development

Who it's for

Designed for every role in patent analysis

Trace delivers the right tools to the right professionals, tailored to their workflows and decision-making needs.

Patent Attorneys & Agents

Draft claim charts faster, iterate efficiently, and export work product that fits your existing document workflows. Focus on legal strategy instead of manual mapping.

Claim chart generation
Evidence mapping
Export to DOCX/PDF
Version tracking

Corporate IP Teams

Maintain consistent analysis workflows across matters, collaborate with outside counsel, and manage portfolio insights from a single platform.

Team collaboration
Matter organization
Secure sharing
Portfolio analysis

Innovation & R&D Leadership

Gain visibility into how your patents relate to products in the market and prioritize enforcement or licensing opportunities with evidence-backed analysis.

Competitive monitoring
Portfolio triage
Licensing support
Strategic insights
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