Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company, a law firm, an educational institution or a government entity, getting the most complete and the most accurate IP intelligence is essential to your competitive edge and your financial success.

That’s why so many innovators and attorneys rely on the authoritative information they
receive from Cardinal Intellectual Property. As the industry’s leader in patent research,
we are a powerful partner.

Our reputation as the global leader in patent research begins with our focus on confidentiality
and security. Cardinal IP is not a law firm and does not practice law, but we maintain confidentiality using the same procedures and diligence as a law firm. In addition, we maintain rigorous data-protection standards. Our clients turn to us for their most sensitive IP needs.

Specialists in all categories
Life Sciences
Biotechnology
Physical Sciences
Chemical
Electrical
Communications
Mechanical
Computer & Information Sciences
Business Methods

Our Staff


At Cardinal Intellectual Property, you’ll find the largest and most experienced team of professionals anywhere in the IP industry. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys and former patent examiners - individuals with highly specialized backgrounds and many years in their fields. All Cardinal IP professionals are based in the United States. We do not outsource our IP services, enabling Cardinal Intellectual Property to maintain the highest standards of quality, confidentiality and accountability.


Our Associates Are Versed In:

USPTO EAST System
Delphion®
LexisNexis®
Dialog®
Derwent WPI®
INPADOC®
MicroPatent PatentWeb®
Questel-Orbit®
STN®
CAS®
GenomeQuest®
ACM®
IEEE®
Cardinal-IP is the largest, 100% US
employed and owned,
IP Services Company in the world.


All staff members are full-time
employees and have undergone
extensive background checks.

Cardinal-IP technology systems
have been SAS70,
SSAE16, and FISMA certified.