ArcPrime vs MaxVal: Full Comparison
How ArcPrime's self-service AI platform compares to MaxVal's services-dependent model for patent lifecycle management.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ArcPrime | MaxVal |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Service AI Workflows | ||
| AI Invention Intake & Auto-Fill IDF | ||
| AI Draft Proofreading | ||
| Managed Patent Prosecution Services | ||
| Managed Prior Art Search Services | ||
| AI OA Response Generation | ||
| Renewal Pruning with AI | ||
| AI Claim Chart Generation | ||
| Inventor Self-Service Portal | ||
| AI Counsel Network |
Self-service
Instant AI analysis
Predictable
Platform subscription
3 stages
Unified lifecycle platform
AI-enabled
Lower-cost counsel network
Key Differences
Self-Service AI vs. Managed Services
MaxVal pairs basic tools with human analysts you hire per engagement. ArcPrime gives your team self-service AI that runs any time — invention intake, draft review, claim charting, and portfolio pruning — without waiting or paying per case.
AI Invention Intake
ArcPrime auto-fills IDFs from inventor documents and scores detectability. MaxVal's intake process runs through its service team, adding time and cost to every disclosure.
AI Draft Proofreading
ArcPrime's AI reviews outside counsel drafts instantly. With MaxVal, quality review depends on analyst availability and is billed per engagement.
Cost Model Comparison
ArcPrime is a platform subscription — predictable cost regardless of volume. MaxVal's per-engagement services model means costs scale linearly with case volume, making it expensive for larger portfolios.
AI Counsel Network
Both help with outside counsel, but differently. ArcPrime connects you with AI-enabled counsel willing to work at lower cost. MaxVal provides managed services at traditional service rates.
Complete Lifecycle Coverage
ArcPrime covers Pre-Filing, Post-Filing, and Post-Issuance in one platform. MaxVal offers point services — you coordinate across separate engagements for different lifecycle stages.