ArcPrime vs. MaxVal: Self-Service AI IPMS vs. Human-Powered Managed Services
How ArcPrime's self-service AI IPMS compares to MaxVal's human-powered managed services — across speed, cost predictability, and lifecycle coverage.
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 Prior Art Search | ||
| AI OA Response Generation | ||
| Renewal Pruning with AI | ||
| AI Claim Chart Generation | ||
| Inventor Self-Service Portal | ||
| AI Counsel Network | ||
| Security Certifications | SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001:2022, GDPR, CCPA | Varies |
Self-service
Instant AI analysis
Predictable
Platform subscription
AI-enabled
Lower-cost counsel network
Key Differences
Core capabilities designed to solve your most critical IP challenges.
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.
How to Switch from MaxVal to ArcPrime
Typical Migration Timeline
Most teams go live on ArcPrime in 4–8 weeks from kickoff, replacing per-engagement service queues with instant self-service AI workflows.
White-Glove Migration Support
ArcPrime engineers import historical MaxVal engagement deliverables, structure them into the platform, and reconcile portfolio data against public records during cutover.
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