NLPatent

Toronto, Canada · ≈29 employees · clerq-ip.com

Clerq is an AI-driven patent research and automation company, previously known as NLPatent. It serves IP and R&D professionals globally with a platform designed for comprehensive patent research. Clerq focuses on various aspects of patent work, including prior art searches, patentability assessments, invalidity checks, freedom-to-operate analyses, landscaping, monitoring, and analytics. The platform operates as a definitive tool for patent research, utilizing a proprietary model that understands patent language. Clerq supports professionals by managing research tasks from start to finish while allowing for human review and refinement. Its offerings include end-to-end prior art research, search and intelligence tools, API access for custom workflows, and specific workflows for patentability, invalidity, and freedom-to-operate. Clerq is trusted by over 2,000 IP and R&D professionals worldwide, catering to patent professionals, legal teams, and R&D teams involved in patent-related research and analysis.