IPS Irsch AG

What IPS Irsch AG does

IPS Irsch AG is a privately held Swiss patent law firm headquartered at Langfeldstrasse 88 in Frauenfeld, Thurgau, Switzerland, providing intellectual property protection services. Founded in 2014, the firm delivers a focused service portfolio spanning patents, trademarks, designs, IP research (including state-of-the-art searches, patent and trademark searches, competitor monitoring, and Freedom to Operate analysis), training, and strategic consultation. Self-described as the largest patent law firm in Thurgau and the second largest in eastern Switzerland, the firm has scaled through inorganic moves, acquiring G&A IP AG (Neuhausen am Rheinfall) and Gernet Althaus IP AG in 2021 to form the broader IPS Irsch Gruppe.

The firm serves two primary customer segments: startups and inventors — accessed via the Startnetzwerk Thurgau partnership and offered free initial consultations — and businesses and companies requiring comprehensive IP portfolio management, FTO analysis, and competitor monitoring. Pricing is undisclosed but follows a standard professional-services engagement model, with fees determined through consultation based on scope and complexity. There is no software product, no proprietary technology platform, and no disclosed AI tooling; the offering is purely legal and advisory.

The go-to-market motion is sales-led and relationship-driven, anchored in regional ecosystem memberships (St. Gallen Bodensee Area, IHK Thurgau, ITS Schaffhausen, 4π-sciencelab), content marketing via the company blog, earned media in regional Swiss press, and structured training events such as Technopark Winterthur workshops and START webinars. Geographic focus is eastern Switzerland, with international IP representation handled through a stated global network of foreign associates.

Name

IPS Irsch AG

Legal name

IPS Irsch AG

Website

https://ips-irsch.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IPS Irsch AG is a privately held Swiss patent law firm headquartered in Frauenfeld, Thurgau, providing intellectual property protection services — patents, trademarks, designs, research, and consultation — to startups, inventors, and businesses primarily across eastern Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Law Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual Property (IP) Law (BPAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA), IP Due Diligence & Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis (BPAHAMAG), IP Filing, Annuities & Renewals Administration (BPAHAMAJ), IP Search, Watch & Competitive Intelligence (BPAHAMAI)

Keywords

• Intellectual property services
• Patent law services
• Trademark registration
• Design protection
• Patent prosecution

Headquarters

HQ city

Frauenfeld

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patent Services: Professional services for patent protection including filing, prosecution, and management of patent applications for inventions.
2. Trademark Services: Services for trademark registration, protection, and monitoring of brand identity.
3. Design Protection Services: Services for protecting product designs and industrial designs.
4. Research and Monitoring Services: State of the art searches, patent and trademark searches, competitor monitoring, and Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis.
5. Consultation Services: Advisory services on intellectual property strategy and protection.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IPS Irsch AG is a Swiss patent law firm providing intellectual property protection services. The firm offers patent, trademark, and design protection services, complemented by research services (state-of-the-art searches, patent and trademark searches, competitor monitoring, and Freedom to Operate analysis) as well as training and consultation services. Services are delivered by a team of patent attorneys with technical and professional knowledge, supported by a global network for international IP representation.

Product overview

IPS Irsch AG is a patent law firm offering a portfolio of intellectual property services. The core offerings consist of Patent Services, Trademark Services, and Design Services for active protection of clients' innovations and brands, complemented by Research Services (including prior art searches, patent/trademark searches, competitor monitoring, and Freedom to Operate analysis). Supporting services include Training (educational webinars and workshops for startups and inventors) and Consultation. The company operates as a unified service offering without a software product or platform, providing legal and advisory services to protect intellectual property rights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patent Services Provides patent protection services for clients, including the development of optimal protection strategies, filing, and active protection of inventions, innovative products, and services through patent registration. Targeted at inventors, startups, and businesses seeking to secure exclusive rights to their innovations.
• Trademark Services Offers trademark protection services to safeguard brands, innovative products, and company reputation through trademark registration, enforcement, and ongoing protection. Intended for businesses and brand owners seeking to secure and defend their brand identity.
• Design Services Provides design protection services, advising clients on building comprehensive design portfolios to protect the visual appearance and design features of their products. Targeted at product designers, manufacturers, and brand owners seeking design right protection.
• Research Services Conducts state-of-the-art searches, patent and trademark searches, competitor monitoring, and Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis to minimize the risk of patent, design, or trademark registration being refused, and to identify potential infringement risks. Used by businesses and inventors as a risk-mitigation step before or alongside filing.
• Training Services Provides educational services including webinars and workshops on intellectual property topics such as patents, trademarks, and designs. Targeted at startups, inventors, and businesses seeking to build IP awareness, including participation in events such as the Startnetzwerk Thurgau "START Webinar: Geistiges Eigentum" and the Technopark Winterthur online workshop on the Swiss Patent Act revision.
• Consultation Services Offers expert consultation on intellectual property matters, including passive protection against foreign property rights to secure and expand competitive advantage. Targeted at businesses and inventors seeking strategic IP advisory.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• G&A IP AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2021IPS Irsch AG acquired G&A IP AG, a renowned law firm based in Neuhausen am Rheinfall. This acquisition strengthened IPS Irsch's position as the largest patent law firm in Thurgau and No. 2 in eastern Switzerland.
• St. Gallen Bodensee Area (SGBA)minorOthersMembership in the St. Gallen Bodensee Area business network, connecting the firm with regional businesses and industry players.
• Thurgau Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Thurgau)minorOthersMembership in the Thurgau Chamber of Industry and Commerce, providing connection to regional business community.
• ITS Industrie und Technozentrum SchaffhausenminorOthersPartnership with the Industry and Technology Center Schaffhausen, connecting the firm with technology-focused businesses in the Schaffhausen region.
• Startnetzwerk ThurgaumoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerActive partnership with the Thurgau Startup Network, offering free initial consultations and educational webinars for startups and inventors on intellectual property topics.
• 4π-sciencelabminorOthersPartnership with 4π-sciencelab, connecting the firm with science and research-focused organizations in the region.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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