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Phosita vs TIP Tool

Both stand on legal intellectual property management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Phosita

Free trial Web

Phosita combines IP docketing and official-source monitoring with broader practice-management functions. Its paid plans begin with rules-based docketing, while the Complete plan adds financial and client-payment features.

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TIP Tool

Free plan Web

TIP Tool brings idea intake, patent workflow tracking, and analytics together, with a perpetual free plan and paid Premium tier. Compare the free search and storage limits with the portfolio and collaboration features your team needs.

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The facts

PhositaTIP Tool
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebWeb
Lowest paid planComplete: $149 a monthExaminer Analysis (personal-level add-on): $5 a month
Plans published29
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitephosita.iotriangleip.com
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Phosita: what it does well

  • Rules generate deadlines with reminders and audit history.
  • Monitoring covers supported USPTO, TSDR, and TTABVUE updates.
  • Onboarding and docket migration are included with subscriptions.
  • Matter and billing data can be exported as CSV or JSON.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • The trial lasts seven days.
  • Smart Docketing starts at $119/user/mo.

TIP Tool: what it does well

  • Free plan is billed forever.
  • Free plan supports up to 10 users and one portfolio.
  • Imports Excel or CSV patent application data.
  • Tracks ideas through patent stages with status notifications.
  • Displays U.S. and international applications together.

What to know first

  • Free plan allows only two patent searches per portfolio.
  • Premium costs $50 a month.
  • Premium file size limit is 50 MB.
  • Trademark portfolio tracking is not supported.

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