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Intellectual property management solution

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IP Now - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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IP Now overview

What is IP Now?

Are you ready for an efficient IP management software to manage your patents, trademarks, designs and domains?

Since 1988 GSI Office Management offers you IPMS solutions that not only fulfil your requirements, but exceed them.

IP Now is a fast “out of the box” solution for your team in the cloud. With the highest level of security and all the functions required for global collaboration and the central processing and management of your industrial property rights - developed by one of the leading IP management software providers GSI Office Management GmbH in Munich.

IP Now has files, automatic terms, documents, form letters – everything an IP management system needs. It also allows you a totally new way of collaboration and communication by integrating portals, chat, notifications and tasks.

As a cloud-version, IP Now enables fast and easy handling of all processes in decentralized organizations and via home office no matter what device you use (PC, Mac, tablet).

IP Now reflects your business processes even better and more simply – regardless of whether you’re a law firm or corporate.

IP Now is a comprehensive, cloud-based IP management solution designed to streamline and optimize the management of patents, trademarks, designs, and domains. It offers a user-friendly and highly accessible platform that supports the workflows of law firms, corporations, and IP professionals.

As a SaaS solution, IP Now eliminates the need for system installation and maintenance, allowing users to access the system from any device, including PCs, Macs, and tablets. The platform's modular app structure provides targeted access to cases, documents, deadlines, and tasks, enabling efficient navigation through an organization's intellectual property portfolio. IP Now's integrated document management system ensures seamless collaboration and version control, while the built-in chat and notification features facilitate real-time communication and task management.

Hosted in a German data center certified to ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 standards and powered by renewable energy, IP Now prioritizes data security and compliance. The platform features security measures, including encryption of all data carriers, regular penetration testing, and role-based access controls, ensuring the safe handling of sensitive IP information. With continuous feature enhancements and integrations with IP service providers, IP Now adapts to evolving legal requirements and industry needs, providing a future-proof solution for IP management.

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📌 Functional requirements:

- Management of patent portfolios (incl. deadlines, renewals, etc.)

- Support for international property rights (e.g. EP, PCT, US, CN)

- Automated workflows and reminders

- Integration with other tools (e.g. API, DMS, Outlook)

🧠 User-friendliness & support:

- Intuitive user interface

- Training programmes and technical support

- Customisability to individual processes

🔐 Security & compliance:

- GDPR conformity

- Access controls and role management

- Operating in a German data centre with the relevant certificate ISO 27001 and ISO 9001

- Encryption of all relevant server data carriers incl. all data and backups

- Regular updates in the event of legal changes

📊 Analysis & reporting:

- Dashboards for portfolio overview

- Export functions for reports and statistics

Key benefits of using IP Now

Cloud-based system with high security
Unlike traditional IP management systems, which have to be installed locally, IP Now offers a fully cloud-based solution as Software as a Service (SaaS). This not only means reduced IT costs and simplified maintenance, but also increased security thanks to regular updates and backups. You benefit from a secure, scalable and always up-to-date system without the typical problems of on-premises solutions.

User-friendliness and intuitive operation
IP Now attaches great importance to a simple, intuitive user interface. This ensures quick familiarisation and high user acceptance.

Document management
With the integrated document management system (DMS), you can organise, save and manage all documents in one place — including a full-text search.

Scalability and adaptability
IP Now is scalable and can be used effectively by both small and large IP departments/law firms. The software offers flexible customisation options that allow the system to be adapted to the specific needs of our clients without the need for complex and costly custom development.

Support and customer service
Our comprehensive and personalised support via phone or email guarantees fast response times to ensure smooth use of IP Now.

Access and collaboration
You have access to all data regardless of location for real-time collaboration with internal and external contacts such as inventors, decision-makers, clients, etc.

Automation
IP Now offers advanced automation functions that considerably simplify deadline management, reporting, decision-making processes and the generation of form letters.

European data protection standards
IP Now complies with the EU’s strict data protection requirements, including GDPR requirements, and guarantees the highest security standards for your confidential data. Our servers are located in a secure data centre in Frankfurt and are protected with a geo-redundant backup.

Operation and maintenance of the cloud servers
Operation and maintenance of the cloud servers are the responsibility of GSI and are not charged to the customer. Our customers do not incur any additional costs for IT or the purchase of their own servers with the associated maintenance.

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IP Now's features

Access controls/permissions
Activity dashboard
Alerts/Notifications
API
Billable items tracking
Case management
Communication management
Contact management
Content management
Customizable fields
Customizable reports
Deadline management
Disclosure management
Docket management
Document management
Document storage
Drag & drop
Electronic payments
Historical reporting
Invoice management
IP portfolio management
Patent tracking
Records management
Reminders
Renewal management
Reporting & statistics
Search/Filter
Third-Party integrations
Trademark tracking
User management
Workflow management

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Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
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iPhone/iPad

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Email/Help Desk
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IP Now FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does IP Now offer?

IP Now has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: €1.00/month
Pricing model: Subscription
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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Q. Who are the typical users of IP Now?

IP Now has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does IP Now support?

IP Now supports the following languages:
English, German


Q. Does IP Now offer an API?

Yes, IP Now has an API available for use.


Q. What other apps does IP Now integrate with?

IP Now integrates with the following applications:
IMAP, SAP BW/4HANA


Q. What level of support does IP Now offer?

IP Now offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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