Consultancy
Software Selection and Implementation
The legal software market for IP teams is noisy, confusing and lacks transparency. We help you analyse your needs, select the right tools, and implement them successfully, saving you months of research and costly mistakes.
Process and Solutions Strategy
A process is only as good as the solutions that support it. We analyse your workflows and propose a set of efficient, tailored solutions ready to facilitate the automation of your processes.
Legal Technology Spending Optimisation
Are you getting the maximum value from your solutions at the right price? We help you evaluate performance, renegotiate rates, and build a panel of high-performing vendors, aligning cost with quality.
We Know the Intellectual Property Software Market Inside Out
We’ve done the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to
We track all intellectual property software providers. Our insights cover pricing, scalability, provider responsiveness and hidden risks, helping you to avoid months of tedious evaluations. Contact us to get started.
Consultancy Services
Elevate
Comprehensive software strategy (long-term, multi-tool rollout).
Advise
Dedicated guidance on a single software project.
Connect
Shortlist of the best suitable solutions and introduction to providers.
Audit
One-off expert sessions (joining demos and software review).
What Our Clients Say
Juan and MarkCompare did an excellent job in mapping out different IP software alternatives for our exact needs. This helped us save tons of time and we were impressed with Juan’s insight into the different alternatives. His recommendations were spot on.
Henrik af Ursin
Partner at HPP Attorneys Ltd
The MarkCompare Impact: Clear and Measurable Returns on Your Investment
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Time: Reclaim Your Team's Most Valuable Asset
We save you up to 100 hours of operational time that your team spends on each project evaluating vendors, comparing solutions, negotiating contracts, and coordinating migrations. This recovered time translates into more available billable hours or greater focus on strategic work.
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Spend: Achieve Budget Reduction
We transform your financial management solutions from a reactive exercise to a proactive strategy. Leveraging industry data, we negotiate prices, discounts, contract terms, and onboarding terms to improve your conditions. Our clients typically realise significant savings opportunities with our intervention, often in the range of 15–45% of their total annual projected spending.
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Selection: From a Chaotic Decision to a Safe Choice
Minimising the risks of making the wrong choice and avoiding the costs of a failed implementation is essential. Our unbiased evaluation minimises the likelihood of choosing an unsuitable solution by providing you with the clarity to decide with confidence. Choosing the wrong software is a mistake that often costs months of work and tens of thousands in fees and cost overruns.
FAQs
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Why hire an external expert consultant instead of evaluating IP software by myself?
While many teams start evaluating software independently, the process is often time-consuming and overwhelming. With over seven years of hands-on experience working with top-tier providers and having reviewed 100+ IP tools—including IP Management, Brand Protection, and Trademark solutions—we provide insights based on a global vendor comparison helping you avoid costly missteps and save months of effort. Unlike generic tech consultants, we specialise exclusively in intellectual property software, offering insights from real client challenges and market developments to ensure your chosen solution aligns with your needs.
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What types of clients benefit the most from your services?
Our services are ideal for IP professionals who’ve struggled to find the right software despite multiple demos, particularly lawyers and teams committed to implementing a new solution soon or switching from underperforming providers. We work with a diverse range of clients from large Latin American corporations to established European law firms, especially those managing significant trademark portfolios.
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What are your service fees?
Our fees are project-based. After a free initial consultation and preliminary market review, we provide a customised proposal only if we’re confident we can help you achieve your goals—otherwise, there’s no charge. We also offer one-off Targeted Sessions (1-1.5 hours) and a free 30-minute preliminary software optimisation review.
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Do you sell your own software or promote specific providers?
No. We don’t own or sell software, and we never favour providers unless they’re the right fit. Our role is to provide expert advice and unbiased recommendations so you can make an informed and confident decision.
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How do you remain unbiased in recommendations?
We remain completely provider-neutral by focusing solely on your unique needs and challenges. Our recommendations are based on core criteria—enhanced by years of market experience—ensuring that we meet your requirements without favouring any vendor.
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Do you consider niche providers or only mainstream options?
We investigate both global players and regional “hidden” providers, often uncovering niche tools better suited to specific needs. Through confidential demos and continuous research—including early access to roadmaps and features—we’ve reviewed 100+ solutions, ensuring you see options beyond the usual suspects.
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How do you stay updated on trends like AI in IP software?
We engage continuously with providers and analyse emerging tools to cut through the hype. For trends like AI, we focus on identifying features that genuinely add value, ensuring you invest in tools that deliver real benefits instead of extra costs.