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DeepIP

Category: AI Infrastructure

A workflow-native AI platform that embeds directly into patent professionals' existing tools (Microsoft Word, IP management systems) to support the full patent lifecycle from invention harvesting through prosecution and portfolio management. DeepIP was founded in 2024. The company is led by François-Xavier Leduc. Based in New York, USA and Paris, France. Team size: 44. Total funding raised: $40.0M. Latest round: Series B ($25.0M, Mar 2026). Key investors include Korelya Capital (Series B co-lead), Serena - Dataiku investors (Series B co-lead, Series A participant), Resonance (Series A lead), Headline - Mistral AI investors (Series A & B), Balderton Capital - Revolut investors (Series A & B).

Founded
2024
Headquarters
New York, USA and Paris, France
Team size
44
Total funding
$40.0M

Value proposition

Achieves 20% higher adoption and 40% higher usage compared to standalone AI tools by embedding directly into existing workflows; delivers up to 40% time savings in patent drafting; maintains enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance

Products and solutions

Invention Harvesting & Disclosure, Patentability & Novelty Assessment, AI Patent Drafting (Microsoft Word add-in), Patent Drawings Generation, Patent Review & Analysis, Patent Prosecution (Office Actions Response), Portfolio Intelligence & Strategy

Unique value

Workflow-native approach that embeds AI directly into Microsoft Word and IP management systems rather than requiring separate platforms; only patent AI platform with end-to-end coverage from invention harvesting to litigation support; zero data retention policy addressing client confidentiality concerns in legal practice

Target customer

Patent law firms, corporate IP departments, in-house legal teams at technology and innovation-driven companies

Industries served

Legal AI & Legal Technology, Intellectual Property Management, Patent Law & Prosecution, Corporate Legal Departments, Enterprise Software, Artificial Intelligence

Technology advantage

Hybrid AI architecture combining third-party models with proprietary models trained on patent corpus and unique data access, significantly reducing AI hallucinations while maintaining accuracy; platform learns attorney writing patterns to replicate consistent tone and style; supports all major patent offices globally (USPTO, EPO, CNIPA, JPO, etc.) with jurisdiction-specific compliance

How they differentiate

DeepIP's workflow-native approach embeds AI directly into Microsoft Word and IP management systems (vs. competitors' standalone platforms), achieving 20% higher adoption and 40% higher usage rates. Only platform offering complete patent lifecycle coverage from invention harvesting to litigation support, with hybrid AI architecture combining third-party and proprietary models to minimize hallucinations. Enterprise-grade security (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR) with zero data retention policy addresses legal confidentiality concerns.

Main competitors

Solve Intelligence, Patlytics, Patentext

Key partnerships

Microsoft (official Microsoft Word add-in available on Microsoft Marketplace), Black Hills AI (strategic integration partnership for IP automation), Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner (SLW) - expansion partnership, Greenberg Traurig (leading law firm customer), Mewburn Ellis (leading European IP firm), Dexcom (corporate IP team customer), Philips (corporate IP team customer)

Notable customers

Greenberg Traurig (leading US law firm), Mewburn Ellis (leading European IP firm), Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner (SLW), Dexcom (corporate IP team), Philips (corporate IP team)

Major milestones

Company rebranded from 'davinci' to DeepIP (Aug 2024), General availability of Microsoft Word AI Copilot integration (Aug 2024), $15M Series A led by Resonance (Mar 2025), Achieved tenfold ARR growth in 18 months, $25M Series B co-led by Korelya Capital & Serena (Mar 2026), Reached 400+ law firms and corporate IP teams across 25 jurisdictions, Platform has assisted with 40,000+ patent matters, Grew to 44 team members across Paris and New York offices

Growth metrics

Tenfold ARR growth in 18 months; platform trusted by 400+ law firms and corporate IP teams across 25 jurisdictions; has assisted with 40,000+ patent matters; 44 team members across dual headquarters.

Market positioning

European-headquartered challenger with transatlantic presence (Paris/New York dual headquarters), positioned as premium workflow-integrated AI solution targeting 400+ law firms and corporate IP teams globally. Mid-market to enterprise-focused, competing on seamless integration and comprehensive lifecycle coverage rather than just drafting capabilities.

Geographic focus

Global reach with 25 jurisdictions across 5 continents, with primary competition focus in North America (US) and Europe, specifically targeting USPTO, EPO, CNIPA, JPO, and other major patent office jurisdictions.

Patents and IP

No registered patents publicly disclosed as of March 2026

About François-Xavier Leduc

Co-founder & CEO of Kili Technology (2018-present), strategic consulting experience at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), business development roles at Tripndrive and Saint-Gobain Weber. Expertise in AI solutions for enterprise applications and Fortune 500 companies.

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