What Clarivate Analytics does

Clarivate Plc is a publicly traded (NYSE: CLVT) global intelligence provider, headquartered in London with major US operations in Philadelphia and 10,000+ employees worldwide. The company was established in 2016 as a spin-off from Thomson Reuters' Intellectual Property & Science division and has grown largely through M&A, including the $5.3 billion acquisition of ProQuest in 2021, CPA Global in 2020, and Decision Resources Group in 2020. Clarivate is currently refocusing on two core segments — Academia & Government and Intellectual Property — following the July 2026 announcement of the $600 million sale of its Life Sciences & Healthcare segment to Altaris LLC.

The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture across three primary customer segments: Academia & Government (Web of Science, ProQuest content, Ex Libris Alma/Primo library platforms, EndNote, InCites, Journal Citation Reports, Pivot-RP), Intellectual Property (Derwent patent intelligence, CompuMark trademark solutions, IPfolio management software, Darts-ip litigation data, MarkMonitor brand protection, and the newly launched IPOne unified platform), and Life Sciences & Healthcare (Cortellis suite, BioWorld news, OFF-X safety intelligence, Drug Safety Triager). The underlying technology stack combines proprietary curated datasets spanning 150+ years of scholarly records, 172.5 million trademark records across 188 jurisdictions, and 135k+ biopharma deals with AI capabilities delivered via Model Context Protocol integrations to third-party LLMs (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI ChatGPT). The company has begun launching AI-native products (IPOne, Web of Science Research Intelligence, Nexus Connect, RiskMark) that juxtapose proprietary data with purpose-built AI agents.

Clarivate monetizes primarily through subscription-based recurring revenue (88-89% of recurring organic revenue in Q1 2026), complemented by enterprise licensing, professional services delivered by 700+ subject-matter experts, content licensing, and API/data feed products. Go-to-market is enterprise sales-led with dedicated direct sales teams for large pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 corporate IP departments, supplemented by inside sales for the mid-market and channel partners (notably Ex Libris for academic libraries). FY2025 revenue was $2.455 billion, with FY2026 guidance of $2.30-$2.42 billion post-divestiture and adjusted EBITDA exceeding $1 billion in 2025. The company carries long-term debt of approximately $4.1-$4.6 billion, motivating the divestiture proceeds earmarked for debt reduction.

Name

Clarivate Analytics

Legal name

Clarivate Plc

Website

https://clarivate.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Clarivate Plc is a publicly traded global intelligence provider serving academic institutions, government agencies, corporate IP teams, and life sciences organizations through subscription-based analytics platforms built on proprietary datasets spanning 150+ years of scholarly records, 172.5M+ trademarks, and 135k+ biopharma deals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research and Intellectual Property Intelligence Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Knowledge Management & Scientific Collaboration / Literature Intelligence (HLAGAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

IP Management, Patents & Trademark Software (BPAEAPAN), Regulatory Information Management (RIM) & Submission Publishing Software (HLAGAJAL), AI/ML Platforms for Drug Discovery & Experiment Optimization (HLAGAJAO)

Keywords

• Research intelligence software
• Intellectual property analytics
• Patent intelligence platform
• Scholarly research databases
• Drug development intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Recurring subscription revenue from platform access, software-as-a-service products, and intelligence database subscriptions across Academia & Government, Intellectual Property, and Life Sciences & Healthcare segments.
2. Professional Services: Expert consulting services, implementation services, and custom analysis delivered by 700+ subject-matter experts across life sciences, IP, and academic domains.
3. Content Licensing: Licensing of proprietary content including journal data, patent information, trademark records, and drug development intelligence to third-party platforms and organizations.
4. Data Products and APIs: Data feeds, APIs, and bulk data delivery enabling enterprise customers to integrate Clarivate intelligence into internal systems and analytics platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Clarivate provides trusted intelligence and analytics products across three segments: Academia & Government (Web of Science, ProQuest, Ex Libris library platforms), Intellectual Property (Derwent, CompuMark, Darts-ip, IPfolio), and Life Sciences & Healthcare (Cortellis, BioWorld). The offerings combine proprietary curated datasets spanning 150+ years of scholarly records, 172.5 million trademark records across 188 jurisdictions, and 135k+ biopharma deals with AI-powered platforms integrated via Model Context Protocol. Distribution is primarily through enterprise subscriptions, content licensing, and professional consulting services to universities, research institutions, corporations, law firms, and pharmaceutical companies.

Product overview

Clarivate is a global transformative intelligence provider operating a platform-plus-modules architecture across three main segments: Academia & Government, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and Intellectual Property. The Academia & Government segment centers on Web of Science as the core research discovery platform, supported by InCites, Journal Citation Reports, Essential Science Indicators, Pivot-RP, EndNote, RefWorks, and ProQuest content solutions. Library operations are managed through Ex Libris solutions (Alma, Primo, Rapido, Leganto) with Nexus Connect providing AI gateway integration into ChatGPT and Claude. The Life Sciences & Healthcare segment is anchored by Cortellis as the unified intelligence platform with specialized modules for drug discovery, clinical trials, regulatory intelligence (Cortellis Regulatory Intelligence integrated with Claude AI via MCP), competitive intelligence, deals intelligence (with 135k+ deals database and AI predictive analytics), pharmacovigilance (Drug Safety Triager, Dialog, OFF-X), and BioWorld news services. The Intellectual Property segment features IPfolio for IP management, Derwent patent intelligence (Patent Search, Patent Analytics, World Patents Index, incoPat), CompuMark trademark solutions, RiskMark AI-powered trademark risk assessment, Darts-ip litigation intelligence, and brand protection via MarkMonitor. IPOne launched in 2026 unifies AI agents with proprietary IP datasets across the portfolio. All segments offer API access including Web of Science APIs, Derwent APIs, Darts-ip API, and Journal Citation Reports APIs, with Model Context Protocol enabling AI integrations with enterprise systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Web of Science: Premier scholarly and scientific research platform for research discovery and referencing
• ProQuest
• Cortellis
• Derwent
• CompuMark
• Ex Libris
• IPfolio
• Darts-ip
• BioWorld
• MarkMonitor
• EndNote
• Journal Citation Reports
• Highly Cited Researchers
• Top 100 Global Innovators
• Nexus Connect
• IPOne
• RiskMark
• Drugs to Watch
• AI50
• CPA Global
• Innovative (III)

Products and services

• Web of Science Core Collection Premier scholarly and scientific research platform providing citation-indexed content across sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities from 1900 to present. Used by universities, research institutions, and government agencies globally for research discovery and citation analysis.
• Web of Science Research Intelligence AI-native research intelligence platform for research offices, library teams, and researchers supporting funding decisions, collaboration planning, and impact evaluation. Unifies data from Web of Science Core Collection, Derwent Innovations Index, Cortellis Clinical Trials Intelligence, and Pivot-RP with explainable and traceable AI outputs.
• EndNote Reference management software enabling researchers to organize references, create bibliographies, and collaborate on research papers. Used by academic researchers and students.
• RefWorks Cloud-based reference management solution for academic institutions supporting bibliography creation and research collaboration.
• ProQuest One Academic Largest curated collection of essential academic content including dissertations, newspapers, ebooks, and primary sources in one platform. Used by academic and research libraries.
• Alma Unified cloud-based library services platform for academic and national libraries managing resources, acquisitions, and discovery across library operations. Deployed across France's 3,000-library national academic network and Czech National Library of Technology's CARDS project.
• Primo Discovery and delivery platform enabling single-search access to library collections, electronic resources, and institutional repositories. Used by academic, public, and national libraries globally.
• Rapido Library resource sharing platform enabling interlibrary loan and resource sharing across library consortia and networks.
• Leganto Reading list management system enabling academic libraries to create, curate, and deliver course readings to students.
• Nexus Connect AI gateway integrating university academic resources and library services directly into AI chat agents like ChatGPT and Claude using Model Context Protocol standard. Gives libraries visibility, control, and institutional branding within AI environments.
• Nexus Extend Academic AI assistant integrated with Web of Science and Ex Libris platforms for research workflow enhancement.
• InCites Benchmarking & Analytics Research analytics platform enabling institutions to evaluate research performance, benchmark against peers, and track collaboration patterns using Web of Science data.
• Journal Citation Reports Annual publisher-neutral framework for assessing journal influence across the global research ecosystem, covering 22,643 journals across 254 categories with Journal Impact Factor metrics.
• Pivot-RP Funding opportunity discovery and research collaboration platform connecting researchers with funding sources and collaboration partners.
• Cortellis Suite of life sciences intelligence solutions spanning drug discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, competitive intelligence, and deals intelligence that accelerates innovation across the drug lifecycle. Used by pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and CROs.
• Cortellis Deals Intelligence Biopharma deals intelligence platform with comprehensive data on 135k+ deals including 37k+ early-stage deals, 15.5k+ deals with contracts (9.6K unredacted), and 10k+ M&A deals, featuring AI-powered predictive deal value analytics.
• Cortellis Regulatory Intelligence AI-assisted regulatory intelligence platform for navigating global pharma regulatory landscape, maintaining compliance, and making strategic decisions. Integrated with Anthropic's Claude AI via Model Context Protocol.
• Drug Safety Triager Pharmacovigilance literature review software with intelligent automation helping life sciences organizations meet regulatory requirements for drug safety monitoring. Used by Menarini Group.
• BioWorld Award-winning news service covering development of innovative therapeutics and medical technologies with daily newsletters, breaking news, and industry analysis. Available in tiered subscriptions (Premium $9,000/year, Standard $4,000/year, Asia $1,700/year).
• MedTech 360 Trusted platform for medtech market intelligence supporting informed strategic decision-making for medical device and diagnostic companies.
• IPOne Unified AI-powered IP intelligence platform integrating purpose-built AI agents with Derwent patent data, Darts-ip litigation records, and CompuMark trademark data. Supports patent discovery, trademark clearance, and litigation analysis workflows.
• IPfolio Premier cloud-based IP management platform tailored for corporate IP teams of all sizes, providing advanced automation, reporting, dashboard capabilities and integration with enterprise systems. Used by IGT, Mitsubishi Fuso, and Fortune 100 companies.
• Derwent Patent Search Patent search software combining enriched patent data, powerful search tools and advanced AI for trusted patent search results. Used by Asahi Kasei Corporation for strategic patent decision-making.
• Derwent Patent Analytics Patent analytics platform providing visualization and analysis of patent data for strategic decision-making.
• Derwent World Patents Index Premium patent data feed providing enhanced and curated patent data from global patent offices for competitive intelligence.
• incoPat Global patent database providing comprehensive patent search and analytics capabilities for IP professionals.
• CompuMark Trademark Solutions Trademark research and protection solutions covering the entire trademark lifecycle including search, watch, screening, and analytics.
• RiskMark AI-powered trademark risk assessment tool combining predictive and generative AI with 172.5 million trademark records across 188 jurisdictions and over five million court decisions. Enables attorneys to evaluate likelihood of confusion and assess trademark risk in minutes.
• TrademarkVision Visual search technology for trademark image matching enabling users to find similar marks using image recognition.
• Darts-ip Global IP case law data platform providing indexed, searchable litigation intelligence for trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights, domain names and unfair competition.
• MarkMonitor Brand protection and domain management solutions helping establish and protect online presence for leading brands.
• FoundationIP IP management software for law firms providing docketing, prosecution, and portfolio management capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces trademark risk assessment from hours to minutes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability16 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, standard and minor.

• USPTO (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Clarivate's AI-assisted image search technology integrated into USPTO's public trademark search system (TM Search). Enables users to upload images and compare against the U.S. trademark register to identify visually similar marks using advanced image recognition technology.
• Abes (Bibliographic Agency for Higher Education, France)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026Multi-year agreement to modernize France's national academic library system. Cloud-based platform using Alma, Primo, and Rapido solutions replacing legacy systems for national union catalog and interlibrary loan across 3,000 libraries managing 15 million+ bibliographic records. Includes transition to linked-data model and AI-powered discovery.
• Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus CorporationstandardTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2026Selection of IPfolio platform as core IP management system enabling centralized cloud-based management of patents, trademarks, and IP information with automated data verification using Derwent patent data. Implementation supported by Clarivate teams in Japan.
• IGTstandardTechnology or Integration · 21 May 2026Selection of IPfolio platform and patent annuity and trademark renewal services for managing IGT's global gaming IP portfolio. Provides advanced automation, reporting, dashboard capabilities, and integration with existing enterprise systems.
• Czech National Library of TechnologymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Ten-year agreement to develop unified cloud-based library services and discovery platform using Alma and Primo platforms supporting the CARDS project across over 20 Czech academic institutions.
• University of ManitobaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Development partner and early adopter of Web of Science Research Intelligence platform, providing feedback during development and serving as reference customer for the AI-native research intelligence platform.
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Early adopter of Nexus Connect AI gateway for integrating university academic resources and library services into AI chat agents. One of five universities in North America and APAC selected for initial deployment.
• Sungkyunkwan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Joint publication of perovskite solar cell research trends report using Web of Science and InCites platforms. Analysis covered 2010-2025 with SKKU researchers providing scientific expertise and Clarivate providing bibliometric data and analytics.
• AnthropiccoreTechnology or Integration · 10 March 2026Integration of Cortellis Regulatory Intelligence with Anthropic's Claude AI assistant using Model Context Protocol, enabling life sciences organizations to access authoritative regulatory content within AI workflows. Supports biopharma, biotech, medtech, and clinical research organizations in obtaining accurate, referenced answers for regulatory decision-making.
• TevaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration on antimicrobial stewardship programs in Germany and Kenya to improve responsible antibiotic use through data-driven interventions. Part of Clarivate's sustainability and social impact initiatives.
• Global QMS, Inc.coreOthers · 23 April 2024Acquisition expanding Life Sciences & Healthcare segment into new markets with proprietary SaaS platform supporting regulatory reporting and compliance.
• MotionHallcoreOthers · 22 March 2024Acquisition of intellectual property from Silicon Valley startup MotionHall to enhance AI-driven solutions for life sciences and healthcare sectors and reinforce position in industry-specific AI solutions.
• BioinfogatecoreOthers · 4 August 2021Acquisition of provider of safety and toxicity intelligence solutions to expand drug toxicity data and translational safety intelligence capabilities for pharmaceutical R&D across all stages of the drug lifecycle.
• ProQuestcoreOthers · 18 May 2021Acquisition in $5.3 billion deal to expand content offerings and analytics capabilities, projected to be accretive to earnings in 2022 and 2023. Major strategic acquisition expanding Academia & Government segment.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Market position

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors3 records

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M&A16 records

Investments

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