The Best Questel Alternative for IP Teams
Questel bundles search, IPMS, and cost management into a complex ecosystem. ArcPrime takes a focused approach: AI-powered patent lifecycle management that reduces cost, improves quality, and saves time.
Why Teams Switch from Questel
Complex, sprawling ecosystem
Orbit for search, Equinox for IPMS, separate cost management tools — Questel's product suite has grown through acquisition, making it hard to learn, administer, and get full value from.
AI bolted on, not built in
Questel is adding AI features to legacy products, but the experience feels piecemeal. There's no AI-guided workflow from invention intake through portfolio management.
Bundled pricing for features you may not need
Questel bundles IP cost management, search, and IPMS together. If your primary need is AI-powered lifecycle management, you're paying for tools you don't use.
Dated user experience
Orbit's powerful search requires specialized training, and the broader ecosystem hasn't caught up to modern UX standards — reducing adoption across your team.
ArcPrime vs Questel
| Feature | ArcPrime | Questel |
|---|---|---|
| AI Invention Intake & Auto-Fill IDF | ||
| Patent Detectability Scoring | ||
| AI Draft Proofreading | ||
| Patent Search (Orbit) | ||
| IP Cost Management | ||
| AI OA Response Generation | ||
| Renewal Pruning with AI | ||
| Inventor Self-Service Portal |
Focused
One purpose-built platform
AI-native
Intelligence at every step
Minutes
For inventors to submit
Substantial
Pruning cost savings
Why Choose ArcPrime
Purpose-Built AI Lifecycle
ArcPrime was built from the ground up for AI-powered patent lifecycle management — not assembled from acquired search, IPMS, and cost tools.
AI Invention Intake
Auto-fill IDFs from inventor documents, score detectability, and generate questions for missing details — before engaging outside counsel.
AI Draft Proofreading
AI reviews outside counsel work for missing claim elements and provides specific suggestions. Questel doesn't touch the drafting stage.
AI OA Response Support
Generate suggested amendments and arguments based on patent history — Questel focuses on tracking prosecution, not enhancing it with AI.
Renewal Pruning Intelligence
AI analyzes families and recommends which patents to abandon. Questel manages renewals but doesn't provide AI-driven pruning recommendations.
Modern, Intuitive Experience
ArcPrime is designed so your entire team — including inventors — can be productive immediately, without the specialized training Orbit requires.