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IP Author pricing

IP Author costs $4,800 a year for the Patent Drafting Tool.

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What you pay

  • Office Action Response is also $4,800 a year, and the two together cost $9,590 a year.
  • Each plan covers unlimited inventions and needs a 12 month commitment.
  • A 14 day free trial is available.
  • Larger teams get a custom quote.

How IP Author pricing works

IP Author sells yearly subscriptions. The Patent Drafting Tool is $4,800 a year and includes the prior art module. Office Action Response is $4,800 a year. The bundle of both is $9,590 a year. Each plan covers unlimited inventions, carries a 12 month commitment and includes a 20 percent discount for yearly billing. Searches, drafting and office actions are not capped, and there are no credits. Whether the price is per user or per firm is not stated.

A 14 day free trial is offered with no obligation to continue. Larger teams and buyers with specific requirements get a custom quote through a demo or the sales team.

Implementation: No fee is stated. All paid plans include customer support, and enterprise plans include guided onboarding.

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Questions

IP Author pricing, answered

How much does IP Author cost?

According to the AI Legal Index, IP Author's published starting price is from $4,800/year. IP Author costs $4,800 a year for the Patent Drafting Tool. Office Action Response is also $4,800 a year, and the two together cost $9,590 a year.

Does IP Author charge implementation or setup fees?

No fee is stated. All paid plans include customer support, and enterprise plans include guided onboarding.

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November 10, 2026
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