IPRally Reviews

Pros

I really like that it can produce AI-generated summaries in varying lengths which makes it simple for me to get either a quick rundown or a more detailed overview depending on what I need.

Cons

When I ask the AI something in a particular language, I expect the reply in that same language. For example, I'll write my question in German but it sometimes answers back in English and then I have to ask it again to translate the response for me. That gets pretty annoying and slows me down.

Pros

Using it feels simple and I find the AI features really helpful.

Cons

I work at a company where not everyone is signed up as a user so when I need to share information it ends up being sent via the same Excel sheet exchanges we use with other tools too.

Pros

I've been able to locate highly relevant prior art patent documents really quickly using this tool.

Cons

Getting comfortable with the query builder required me to invest some time and experience.

Pros

I'm finding the askAI feature extremely useful for my needs.

Cons

More often than not, it requires me to log in twice before I'm finally granted access.

Pros

What I like most is the Ask AI feature, the filtering options and the ability to export to Orbit.

Cons

I find the difference between a collection and Projects confusing.

Pros

Most of the time I'm satisfied with it because it delivers relevant, useful results.

Cons

Unfortunately, I don't have any way to keep a history for documentation purposes.

Pros

I appreciate that I can search and filter the hit list using natural language.

Cons

Screening and searching citations is less simple than other search methods.

Pros

Found it to be user-friendly, it gives quick answers and helps me find good documents.

Cons

I find the 'Ask AI' option quite limited. I really need that capability to process large volumes of documents and to ask several follow-up questions.

Pros

What I like is that I can type a brief description or claim and use it directly as the search query which makes it quick and simple to look up what I'm trying to find.

Cons

It restricts how many results I can get and it doesn't let me run batch queries asking the same questions across multiple items. I also feel the AI underneath lacks sophistication and fidelity and would benefit from significant improvements.

Pros

Using it is convenient and it outputs files that are simple to handle. What I like most is the "ask AI" feature and I also appreciate being able to filter results by basic yes/no criteria.

Cons

It doesn't yet offer document comparison. Like other AI products, it sometimes invents information so I always double-check the outputs before trusting them.

Pros

For an initial review, I find the documents relevant, particularly when I use Image search and Ask AI/Smart filters.

Cons

The highlighted text is rarely relevant, even though Ask AI's answers point to good paragraphs.

Pros

I really appreciate the free search query feature that includes a search tree.

Cons

Honestly, I still find the menu somewhat confusing.

Pros

I'm able to pick it up quickly and it consistently gives me useful insights I can act on.

Cons

Would be great if sharing AskAI content worked better. I want more options to collaborate directly.

Pros

This tool is incredibly handy, delivering a significant boost in my productivity whenever I use the AI chat alongside the AI filter, it's made many tasks much faster and easier for me.

Cons

When I import a list into a collection, I don't have the option to swap the patent for another member of the family which can be limiting. For example, the patent I import can't be processed on IPrally because its publication isn't readable there yet other family members like the US or EP versions process fine. It's a minor annoyance but I would really appreciate that capability when I'm working through very large lists.

Pros

When I use the free-text search, it consistently returns very relevant hits that are presented clearly and can be exported without any issues.

Cons

Overall, I don't have any complaints because there aren't any features that I dislike.

Pros

I like that it provides multiple search methods like text, image and graph and I get very precise results. I can also shrink result lists by using intelligent filters.

Cons

As a user, I still face a significant lack of guidance throughout the system something traditional Boolean databases handle far better. For example, they offer features like highlighting, export/import and a more flexible Boolean search, here the Boolean options feel too limited and rigid. And I miss being able to display documents exactly in the imported order or to pick which jurisdictions I prefer to view by default (DE, EP, etc.). Sadly, I can't do without relying on a Boolean database.

Pros

I've found it to be an excellent patent search tool that works alongside traditional patent databases. It's very reliable for validity and opposition checks. I tend to use it when I need a quick orientation in a new technical area, as an initial search step and also to double-check findings at the end of a search. It has become essential to my workflow.

Cons

Unfortunately, I can't combine research stages within the tool which is a real drawback for me. Because of that limitation, I wasn't able to rely solely on IPRally to carry out a full freedom-to-operate analysis.

Pros

The search feature makes it relatively simple for me to research patents on my own. It's nice digging into patents myself before I hire a patent attorney.

Cons

There are no downsides that I can mention.