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- Preparation & Prosecution CopilotsOptimize your entire patent process with our range of advanced Preparation & Prosecution Copilots, from patent application drafting to prosecution workflow automation, claims mapping, and office action responses.→ Read moreOur solutionsAll-in-one patent prosecution workflow, data, and collaboration workspace.AI-DraftingNEWIndustry-leading patent drafting software powered by generative AI.Patent Mapping and Claim Analysis with AIPatent Office Action Response Management with AILeverage the power of data to guide your patent prosecution with Prosecution PackLatest resources
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Our solutionsEnd-to-end IP admin, data verification and docketingInvoice review, bundling and paymentFee audits, negotiation, compliance, benchmarks and forecastingLandscaping, benchmarking, valuation and licensingDefensive PublicationBUY ONLINEPublish an invention into the public domainLatest resources- → What is a Patent Troll? Everything You Need to Know What they Are & How to protect your business. Discover what a patent troll is, how t...
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- Clearance & Watch PlatformScreen and monitor your brand and trademark rights effectively with our trademark clearance search and trademark monitoring platform→ Read moreOur solutionsScreen trademarks with AI-driven search technologyMarkify Comprehensive SearchBUY ONLINEAI-driven trademark availability softwareBest-in-class trademark results paired with key pharmaceutical sourcesWatch for new, identical and confusingly similar trademarksMonitor marketplaces, social media, and web contentLatest resources
- → From Detection to Defense: A Powerful Duo that Tackles Trademark Proof of Use Could your or your competitors’ rights be vulnerable to revocation based on non-use ...
- → Artificial Intelligence and IP: What’s on the Horizon for AI and Trademarks? Discover what’s on the horizon for artificial intelligence and IP, including powerfu...
- → Crossing the Frontier with AI Trademark Search: Where Algorithms Intersect with Human Expertise From manual analysis to AI trademark search, discover how combining AI algorithms wi...
- → From Detection to Defense: A Powerful Duo that Tackles Trademark Proof of Use
- IP Management SoftwareManage and maintain your trademark, design and domain name rights effectively with our state-of-the-art trademark management software→ Read moreOur solutionsPowerful all-in-one IPMS for corporatesIPMS tailored for large corporates, built on SalesforcePowerful all-in-one IPMS for law firmsIPMS tailored for large law firmsCollaborative worklfow for trademark and design proposalsLatest resources
- → Equinox Corporate+ – Leveraging Salesforce for Large IP Portfolio OwnersIP management is evolving fast to keep up with a rapidly changing landscape. In this...
- → 4 Good Reasons to Outsource Trademark DocketingTrademark docketing requires time, effort, and resources, placing a strain on many b...
- → Transform How You Manage Your IP Portfolio with Equinox IP Management Software By integrating data, services, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, modern...
- → Equinox Corporate+ – Leveraging Salesforce for Large IP Portfolio Owners
- AI Assistants for Trademark ProductivityReview trademark search and watch results, create first drafts of goods and services descriptions, classify evidence of use, and manage office action responses effectively with our AI assistants for trademark productivity.→ Read moreOur solutionsAll-in-one digital trademark workflow automationChat with trademark search or watch results to review findings and assess riskSave time and build consistency and compliance with our AI solutionAnalyze content and draft answers with AIManage trademark evidence of use with AILatest resources
- → 5 Challenges for IP Professionals in the Next 5 Years—and How to Overcome ThemArtificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in the IP sector due to its potential to...
- → From Detection to Defense: A Powerful Duo that Tackles Trademark Proof of Use Could your or your competitors’ rights be vulnerable to revocation based on non-use ...
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Our solutionsAnalyst-driven searches with on-demand and customizable reportingIP asset monitoring with intelligent pre-selectionCase management and take-down servicesInternational registration process supportTrademark and design renewal servicesEffective management of corporate domain namesAssignment and recordal of all IP rightsEnd-to-end IP admin, data verification, docketingLatest resources- → Everything You Need to Know About Intellectual Property Licensing (IP Licensing) IP Licensing: How to license your intellectual property effectively. Learn what IP...
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- Innovation Management SoftwareMake your innovation management processes faster, efficient and scalable with our end-to-end innosabi innovation management platform.→ Read moreOur solutionsBusiness-oriented dashboards for innovatorsStartup deal flow and program managementCollaborative idea and innovation managementCustomers co-creation and communitiesPartners co-innovation and open callsInnovation Project ManagementUnlock AI-powered use cases across a range of Questel software.Latest resources
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and intellectual property and our vision to inspire the future of IP with AIOur solutionsDiscover how AI is transforming IPIndustry-leading patent drafting software powered by generative AIAI copilots for optimized patent preparation and prosecution workflowsAI copilot for automated patent classificationAI copilot for elevated trademark clearance searchUnlock AI-powered use cases across a range of Questel software.Proof of UseNewCapture Trademark Evidence of Use with AILatest resources- → The Future of IP Departments: Are We Headed Toward a World of Only Chatbots and AI?In this on-demand session, industry leaders from Questel and Better Ipsum discuss ho...
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Optimize your intellectual property assets with our comprehensive IP portfolio management solutions,
ensuring maximum protection and strategic advantage for your business.Our solutionsIP management systems, docketing, forecasting, data analytics, blockchain, and eBilling toolsOur web-based platform for IP services managementPAVIS Connect, our solution for companies and laws firms that already have an IP management systemAccess trademark watches directly from Equinox with Markify Watch integrationLatest resources- → Switching to a New IPMS: What Does the Data Migration Process Involve?When you’re considering switching to a new IP management system (IPMS), you’ll likel...
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How Brand Protection Software Can Help You Safeguard Your Brand Online
In today's digital age, online brand monitoring is a critical aspect of any business strategy. We explain how Questel’s brand protection software can help you safeguard your trademark rights and maintain your brand's integrity online.
As online commerce channels have diverted business from bricks and mortar to the digital realm, protecting your brand and trademarks from online infringement, counterfeiting, and other threats is more important than ever.
Here, we will explore the importance of using an online brand monitoring tool, discuss the key features of Questel's brand protection software Markify Brand Monitor and case-management and takedown system, and share best practices for future-proofing your online brand monitoring strategy.
The Importance of Online Brand Monitoring
Online brand monitoring is essential for maintaining the value and reputation of your brand—and not only in the digital arena. By monitoring and enforcing your rights online, you can safeguard your trademark rights, ensure your brand remains unique and recognizable, and prevent competitors or malicious third parties from exploiting your hard-earned reputation. Effective online brand monitoring programs also build trust with customers, as they can be sure they are purchasing authentic products and services.

Why use a brand monitoring tool?
Brand integrity can be threatened online by several factors, including counterfeiting, trademark infringement, cybersquatting, and domain name abuse. These threats can lead to financial losses, damage to reputation, and legal issues. A brand monitoring tool helps mitigate these risks by monitoring, detecting, and tracking unauthorized use of specific keyword terms and subsequent brand protection measures.

How to choose the right online brand monitoring solution
When choosing brand protection software, several factors should be considered. These include the software's features, ease of use, scalability, and cost. It is also important to evaluate the software's ability to integrate with your existing systems and customer support options.
Reviewing case studies and success stories can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of different brand monitoring tools. These examples can show how different online brand monitoring solutions and software have helped other businesses protect their brands and achieve their monitoring and enforcement goals.

Discover Questel’s Brand Protection Software and Services
Markify Brand Monitor
Part of our trademark Clearance and Watch Platform, Markify Brand Monitor watches marketplaces, social media, and web content to help you protect your brand names, product names, and trademarks online.
This intelligent online brand monitoring and warning tool provides the foundational knowledge for online brand protection strategies via weekly, interactive reports, ranked by relevance for ease of review.
Online Brand Protection
Case Management and TakedownTake your online brand monitoring program to the next level by integrating and automating your monitoring and takedown workflows within our specialist online brand protection tool.
Questel facilitates an extensive range of online and offline brand protection services through our dedicated online brand protection case-management and takedown tool to enable and enact rapid, strategic decisions.
Key Features of Questel’s Brand Protection Software
Automated monitoring and detection
One of the primary features of Markify Brand Monitor, Questel's brand protection software is its ability to monitor and detect potential threats across a wide variety of online channels to identify unauthorized use of your brand. This includes tracking online marketplaces, social media platforms, Apps, and domain names. We use advanced algorithms and machine-learning technologies to enable real-time detection of infringements, automatically filtering and prioritizing results and reports based on pre-set criteria.
Smart enforcement and remediation
Once a threat is detected, Questel's Online Brand Protection case-management solution provides tools for monitoring, tracking, and strategy management. This includes sending takedown notices to infringing websites, reporting counterfeit products to marketplaces, and taking legal action when necessary[1]. Activity is targeted by channel (Apps, domain names, marketplaces, social media, and web content) so that takedowns can be initiated rapidly or managed efficiently and cost-effectively in bulk. Automated workflows streamline the enforcement process, ensuring quick and effective action.
Advanced reporting and analytics
Both Questel's brand monitoring solutions offer robust reporting and analytics capabilities. These features provide insights into the effectiveness of your online brand monitoring strategy, allowing you to make data-driven decisions. Our monitoring software and case-management tool provide information on the number of infringements detected, the success rate of enforcement actions, frequent offenders, and trends in brand abuse, among other key metrics.
Brand Protection Software: Why Choose Questel?
Questel is one of the world’s leading intellectual property providers, with extensive expertise and experience in the online brand monitoring field. Not only do we provide a robust and reliable choice of brand protection software and services, but our team of experts will also support you to customize your chosen brand monitoring tool to meet your specific needs.
As importantly, we are dedicated to advancing all our IP software and business intelligence tools for the benefit of the IP profession. We believe the future of online brand protection will involve even more advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and the Blockchain. Working with a provider that is actively innovating in these areas, such as Questel, will enhance your online brand monitoring program, providing even greater security for your brand and IP rights.
Contact our subject matter experts to find out more about our brand protection software, including how our different tools and services could support your online brand monitoring strategy.
[1] Questel does not provide any legal services. Legal services are provided by independent IP attorneys on the basis of a separate engagement agreement between you and, if you wish, a partner IP attorney firm.
To find out more about our online brand protection solutions, schedule a meeting with one of our subject matter experts today.