DeepIP Acquires PatentMaker to Lead EU Patent AI
DeepIP has announced it has acquired Munich-based PatentMaker to consolidate its position as the leading AI platform for patent work in Europe.
PatentMaker, originally developed by Dr Matthias Hofmann, German and European Patent Attorney and equity partner at the leading patent law firm Boehmert & Boehmert, has become one of the most trusted solutions in Germany and across Europe. Built from real-world practice to streamline routine patent work, it is now used by nearly 50% of the top German IP law firms, as well as by leading corporate IP teams such as Infineon Technologies and Siemens AG.
DeepIP’s Global Reach
DeepIP has emerged as a leading AI platform for patent drafting and prosecution in the United States and Europe. Since its launch, the company has raised over $40 million in under nine months and is now used by more than 400 law firms and corporate IP teams across 25 jurisdictions and five continents.
A Complete Platform for the Full Patent Lifecycle
By combining DeepIP’s end-to-end, workflow-native AI platform with PatentMaker’s strong foothold in the German and European IP ecosystem, the two companies offer a comprehensive solution tailored to patent professionals’ needs.
The platform enables law firms and in-house IP teams to support the full patent lifecycle, from invention capture and prior art search to drafting, filing, prosecution, and post-grant work, all within a single, integrated, reliable, and secure environment. The result: faster turnaround times, higher-quality output, controlled costs, and seamless collaboration across teams, firms, and jurisdictions.
Building the European Standard for Patent AI
Beyond the product, the acquisition reflects a broader strategic move: combining global AI capabilities with local expertise to shape the next generation of patent workflows in Europe. The ambition is clear: to make AI a foundational layer of patent work and establish a new standard for how patent professionals operate across the continent.
François-Xavier Leduc (CEO of DeepIP): “Germany is the innovation powerhouse of Europe, but it is also a market where expectations are extremely high. What impressed us about PatentMaker is how deeply embedded it already is in practitioners’ workflows. This is not just a technology fit; it is a shared way of thinking about how patent work should evolve. Having already gained significant adoption in the United States and France, the acquisition of PatentMaker further deepens our presence in the EPO ecosystem. Together, we are building a platform that helps patent professionals move faster, collaborate more effectively, and focus on higher-value work across the entire lifecycle.”
Dr Matthias Hofmann (Founder of PatentMaker): “The idea behind this partnership is straightforward: to bring together the strengths of two proven solutions into one unified platform. DeepIP brings resources, software scalability, product depth, and global momentum, while PatentMaker brings practical legal expertise and a deep understanding of patent workflows in Germany and across Europe. By combining these complementary strengths, we are creating the leading European AI solution for patent professionals.”
About DeepIP
DeepIP is a leader in AI for patents — the platform redefining how innovation is protected, managed, and enforced.
About PatentMaker
PatentMaker is widely used by patent professionals across Germany and Europe, including firm-wide adoption at leading patent law firms and in the IP departments of major corporations.