With the acquisition of Munich-based startup Patentmaker, DeepIP strengthens its position in the European market for AI-supported patent work and significantly expands its presence in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). At the same time, the Munich startup ecosystem gains another international AI provider with a local office.
Patent work remains local – despite global AI platforms
Globally scalable AI technology and local legal expertise are to be strategically combined. While many AI applications rely on standardized processes, DeepIP and Patentmaker argue that patent work remains strongly locally influenced due to differing legal systems and procedures. While DeepIP contributes an internationally established AI platform for patent drafting and prosecution, Patentmaker possesses in-depth knowledge of German and European patent practice.
More than 34 million euros in financing in less than nine months
DeepIP has become one of the leading AI platforms for patent drafting and prosecution in the US and Europe and is among the fastest growing. Legaltech companiesnThe company claims to have raised more than 34 million euros (40 million US dollars) in capital in less than nine months since its founding.
DeepIP now counts more than 400 law firms and corporate IP teams among its clients, operating in 25 jurisdictions across five continents. Furthermore, DeepIP collaborates with more than half of the top 50 North American IP firms. Over 25,000 patent applications have already been drafted on the platform.
End-to-end platform for the entire patent lifecycle
By integrating Patentmaker, DeepIP expands its platform with additional expertise for the European market. The combined solution aims to map the entire patent lifecycle within a single platform – from invention disclosure and prior art searches through patent drafting, filing, and prosecution to subsequent grant proceedings. The goal is to consolidate all work steps in an integrated environment, thereby making processes more efficient.
Munich will become DeepIP's German location
The acquisition brings added significance to Munich. DeepIP is opening its German branch in the premises of Boehmert & Boehmert, thus anchoring itself directly within the German patent and innovation ecosystem. The pan-European IP law firm was among the early adopters of AI-powered patent tools and supported the development of practical applications for patent attorneys. This collaboration will continue with the integration into DeepIP. The goal is to combine legal expertise with modern AI tools and make patent processes more efficient.
Celia Wei, so far Managing Director of Patentmaker, assumes responsibility for DeepIP's German business. Founder Matthias Hofmann joins DeepIP as co-founder and head of operations in Germany.
According to DeepIP CEO François-Xavier Leduc The acquisition is intended to strengthen the company's position in the European patent market and expand its proximity to the European Patent Office (EPO) and to the users of the technology:
“Germany is the innovation hub of Europe – and at the same time a market with exceptionally high standards. What impressed us about Patentmaker is the depth with which it is already integrated into practitioners' workflows. Developed by practitioners for practitioners, within the Boehmert & Boehmert structure. This isn't just technological compatibility – it's a shared vision of how patent work should evolve. Having already achieved significant market penetration in the US and France, the acquisition of Patentmaker anchors us even more firmly in the EPO ecosystem. Together, we are building a platform that helps patent professionals work faster, collaborate more effectively, and focus on value-adding activities across the entire patent lifecycle.”
