This page describes how to sign in or register an IP.com account to access our IPsuite including workflow solutions such as Defensive Publishing, the Prior Art Database (PAD), and IQ Ideas+™. Separately, as part of the InnovationQ+™ subscription purchasing process, an IP.com account will be created if you don’t already have one. Once signed in, you can easily navigate between your available applications. To enhance security across all affiliated accounts, you can enable a two-factor authentication sign-in process at the company account level.
Contents:
- Register an IP.com account
- Sign-in to IP.com
- Sign Up Process
- Gain Access to IQ Ideas+™
- Switch between Applications
- Access Solutions and Change your Contact Information
- Two-factor Authentication
Register an IP.com Account
To use most IP.com services, you will need to register an IP.com account. You are not required to sign in with your IP.com account to search the Prior Art Database (PAD), but it may be beneficial for downloading publications. Your account can be set up individually, or you can establish access under a company account. Contact Us to learn more about the benefits of a multi-seat license for your company or organization.
Sign-in to IP.com
To sign in or create an individual account, go to the IP.com Portal, My Account. To register under a company account, please Contact Us.
Sign Up Process
To create an IP.com account, click Sign In from any of our applications, such as IP.com where the button is located in the upper right corner.
Next, the Create an IP.com account process begins. Enter a valid email address and then a second time to confirm.
Check your email to complete your IP.com account registration.
Enter the confirmation code to proceed.
Enter your account credentials.
Once your account has been created, a confirmation window displays.
Continue to your IP.com account page. Here you can access your workflow solutions, purchase analytic reports, and learn more about our professional services.
Gain Access to IQ Ideas+™
To purchase and use IQ Ideas+™, you will need to register an IP.com account. Your account can be set up individually, or you can establish access under a company account. Company-wide benefits include sharing analyses with team members who also have IP.com accounts. To gain access, please Contact Us.
To take advantage of our 14-day trial, sign in with your IP.com account and go to your My account page. Click Start Trial under IQ Ideas+™. A confirmation dialogue displays with a count of the remaining days left in the trial. When you are ready to upgrade, please contact our IP.com Sales team.
To learn more about IQ Ideas+™, visit our website here. From this IQ Ideas+™ page, you can start the free 14-day trial.
To request a demo including IQ Ideas+™ or any of our IP.com solutions, sign up here.
Switch between Applications
While publishing or searching, you can easily switch between any of your subscribed IP.com applications using the application launch icon available from the top navigational toolbar where the Applications are consolidated under one menu. For example, as shown below, you can open InnovationQ+™, IQ Ideas+™, Defensive Publishing, or Prior Art Database to search and download publications.
Access Solutions and Change your Contact Information
Once your account is registered, you can change your contact information, access the applications available to you, and contact our IP.com support team. For further details, click on the link Updating your Account Information.
To access IP.com’s solutions directly, go to:
- Defensive Publishing – https://publish.ip.com/
- Prior Art Database (PAD) – https://priorart.ip.com/
- InnovationQ+™ – https://iq.ip.com/discover
- IQ Ideas+™ – https://ideas.ip.com
Two-factor Authentication
The two-factor authentication (2FA) process enhances your account security by requiring both your password and a code from your authenticator app each time you sign in to IP.com. 2FA is set up at the company account level, and individual accounts automatically inherit this setting without the option to enable or disable it individually.
Two-factor authentication (2FA)is configured at the company account level and is managed by your account permissions. To enable 2FA, please contact your system administrator or reach out to IP.com’s Sales team for assistance. Contact Us.
Here’s a brief summary for first time setup using two-factor authentication (2FA):
1. Sign-in to IP.com with your Email and Password.
2. If 2FA is enabled, you will be presented with the 2FA Setup workflow. Click Next. The “Scan the QR Code” screen displays.
3. Download an authenticator app like Google Authenticator, Authy, or Microsoft Authenticator on your device.
4. Open the app and use either step below to accept a verified ID from IP.com:
a. Use the app to scan the QR code displayed on your IP.com sign-in screen.
b. Optionally use the secret key provided on the screen for manual setup in the app.
5. Once the IP.com QR code or secret key has been transferred to the authenticator, show a one-time 6-digit code.
6. Go to the IP.com “Scan the QR Code” screen on display, click Next. The “Confirm 2FA Setup” displays. Input the 6-digit code from the authenticator app into the IP.com sign-in screen.
For future logins, enter your username and password on the IP.com sign-in screen. When prompted for two-factor authentication, enter the 6-digit code from your device’s authenticator app.
Only one session can be active at a time for accounts with 2FA enabled. When you log in with a 2FA account and complete the authentication process, any additional login attempts will prompt a notification during the 2FA phase, informing you to log out of the active session to proceed.
If you need more detailed guidance, please Contact Us.