Great tool
I was able to find and summarize patents in just few minutes. The AI summary is really cool, and makes it easy to understand patents.
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Automate patent monitoring to stay ahead of competitors. Receive real-time alerts and weekly briefs on new filings, expirations, and claim changes. Track technologies, companies, and specific patents effortlessly.
✓Smart Watch-Lists
✓Real-Time Alerts
✓Weekly Intelligence Briefs
✓Global Patent Search
✓AI-Powered Summaries
✓Expiring Patent Tracking
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What's New in PatentTrail
2.4.0
April 20, 2026
Minor bug fixes and improvements.
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Starter Plan
Get up to 200 patent searches per month.
$11.991 Month
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FAQ
What is PatentTrail?
PatentTrail is a patent tracking platform designed to help founders, product teams, and innovators monitor competitors' patent activities automatically. It provides real-time alerts and weekly briefs on new filings, expirations, and claim changes.
How does PatentTrail work?
You create 'Watch-Lists' to monitor competitors, technologies, or specific patents. PatentTrail then continuously checks for changes and sends you real-time notifications and weekly summaries.
What are the pricing tiers for PatentTrail?
PatentTrail offers a free tier with one Watch-List and limited searches. Paid tiers include Starter ($49/month) for up to 5 Watch-Lists and Pro ($89/month) for unlimited Watch-Lists and team collaboration.
Does PatentTrail have ads?
Yes, PatentTrail contains advertisements. As a freemium service, ads are displayed to support the free tier.
What devices does PatentTrail support?
PatentTrail is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for mobile use across these Apple devices.
How often is PatentTrail updated?
The latest version is 2.4.0, last updated on April 20, 2026. Updates ensure the platform remains reliable and feature-rich for users.
Can I use PatentTrail for free?
Yes, PatentTrail offers a free plan that includes one Watch-List, 25 patent searches per month, basic alerts, and limited AI summaries. No credit card is required to start.
What kind of alerts does PatentTrail provide?
PatentTrail provides real-time alerts for new filings, patent expirations, and claim changes. Weekly intelligence briefs also summarize all Watch-List activity.
