Early Stage IP Market Map
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Today, we're excited to share the TLTF Early-Stage Intellectual Property Tech Market Map.
Intellectual property is the invisible engine of the modern economy, yet the tools used to draft, file, manage, and enforce these rights have remained manual.
That is changing fast.
Our latest market map spotlights over 100 early-stage companies across 11 categories that are applying AI and automation to every stage of the IP lifecycle. From patent drafting platforms compressing weeks of work into hours to portfolio management systems turning sprawling estates into dynamic assets, these founders are redefining the landscape.
Together, these tools turn regulatory and technical complexity into structured, actionable workflows for innovators. This map is designed to help founders, legal leaders, and investors understand where innovation is clustering - from prior art search and patent drafting to brand protection, analytics and litigation.
At The LegalTech Fund, we champion founders turning IP complexity into opportunity. Download the map and uncover the landscape.
Get the Intellectual Property Market Map (February 2026)
Given the significant activity and growth across this segment, if you’re building in the space and don’t see yourself on the map - please let us know!