Insight. Clarity. Freedom to Operate.
The platform defining the standard for digital FTO management.
Clearstone FTO accelerates patent reviews by 30%+, standardizes processes for consistent and accurate analysis, and builds institutional knowledge over time.
Conventional FTO Methods Are Not up to the Task
Spreadsheets, email and disconnected tools lead to inconsistent analysis, duplicative work, and lost institutional knowledge—burdening patent teams and increasing risk to the business.
That's why we built Clearstone FTO. The purpose-built platform provides efficient workflows centered around critical collaboration between and among key stakeholders in the patent clearance process.
Trusted by leading IP teams around the world -- with 100% Client Satisfaction*
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*Based on results of a 2025 Client Satisfaction Survey with responses from over 60 accounts
A Product-Centric Approach to Patent Analysis
Patent clearance is centered on a product under consideration for development or sale. Our architecture is built from the ground up with this in mind.
Claim-by-Claim Determinations
Make decisions on a claim-by-claim basis for detailed analysis, with claim text highlighting and annotation.
Comprehensive Patent Monitoring
Stay at the bleeding edge of competitive intelligence with prosecution and legal status monitoring, family updates, and search query updates.
Product Register with Specifications and Versioning
It all starts with the product. Keep detailed records of products, versions, and modifications to effortlessly track FTO and clearance work across time.
Get Products to Market Faster with Enhanced Communication
Go beyond surface-level data to assess infringement risks, communicate seamlessly with all stakeholders, and accelerate time to market.
Legal, R&D, & Business all on the same page
A single source of truth for patent clearance work means transparency and consistency without dangerous scattered communications.
Role-based access profiles for controlled sharing
Streamline collaboration by sharing only what is needed, focusing attention and reducing mental load.
Real-time synchronization of work product
Work simultaneously with all stakeholders without worrying about versioning or local document management.
Unlock the Power of AI with Clearstone FTO
Leverage the efficiency gains of AI in patent clearance with specially-tailored embedded insights.
Specification Support Extraction
Select a claim term and AI will process the specification to extract and summarize the most relevant portions that help define or explain the selected term, saving hours of detailed patent review.
Design-Around Analysis
AI-driven analysis identifies alternative design options to help you navigate around existing patents, fostering innovation.
Automated Claim Chart Generation
Generate precise, near-instant infringement or invalidity claim charts correlating claim text with product descriptions or prior art.
More to Come
We are committed to harnessing the potential of AI in patent analysis and will regularly release unique and powerful enhancements and capabilities.
Transform FTO from a Legal Burden into a Competitive Advantage
For innovation-driven companies, FTO isn't a one-time event—it's a continuous strategic cycle. Clearstone FTO is designed specifically for how patent and R&D teams actually work, transforming FTO management from a legal burden into a competitive advantage.
Benefits Users Say They Value Most:
Faster, More Efficient Patent Reviews – Streamline workflows to allow for 30%+ time savings that create bandwidth for other strategic priorities
Managing Risk with Confidence – Deliver consistent, quality analysis that supports confident decision-making
Preserving Institutional Knowledge – Build a referenceable knowledge base that grows over time as you work in the platform
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Purpose-built workflows connect patent teams, outside counsel, and R&D while protecting attorney-client privilege
What Our Customers Are Saying
Defining the Industry Standard for Digital FTO Management
ClearstoneIP is backed by leaders in the intellectual property and legal technology industries, with deep expertise in patent law, FTO analysis, and enterprise software. Our team has decades of combined experience helping IP departments transform how they work.
Our mission is to define the industry standard for digital freedom-to-operate management—transforming FTO from a legal burden into a competitive advantage for innovation-driven companies.
3.1M
Patent Claims Analyzed
1.6M
Total Patents Reviewed
6,000+
Products Cleared
30%
Average Time Savings Per Review
