We are in the business of delivering reliable outcomes. We remove complexity without compromising on certainty
Ideas are only valuable
if they're protected
Discover the next generation of patent filing technology and a suite of first-class services.
See the future of IP solutions
Backed by TOPPAN Digital Language and driven by industry veterans, we’re with you every step of the way
Introducing the Future of
Patent Filing and IP Solutions
We are focused on innovation to help customers stay ahead in an evolving market. Our market-leading platform, STREAM IP, has been designed to change the future of IP solutions for IP professionals. Putting customers at the heart of everything we do, our vision is clear. We believe the future of IP solutions will be…
Integrated
Delivering a seamless experience between systems.
Intelligent
Providing clear insights and predictive information.
Transparent
Combining responsive customer service with clear value-led pricing.
Intuitive
Easy-to-use technology that keeps you informed.
Secure
Managing the use of AI to ensure confidentiality every step of the way.
Building the Future of Patent
Filing and IP Solutions●
Innovative solutions, customized to your needs
International Filing
PCT and
Paris Convention
Paris Convention
European
Patents
Patents
Translation
Renewals
The IP landscape is continuously evolving and IP solutions providers need to evolve with it●
At TOPPAN Digital IP we want to empower our customers with solutions that service the needs of tomorrow
Change the way you...
Led by a team of industry veterans, who know the IP world inside and out
We'll be with you
every step of the way
With over 50 years of combined experience in the IP world, our team knows the challenges you face. We bring more than just technical expertise—we bring creativity, reliability, and a drive to make your life easier.
Neil
Simpkin
Simpkin
Senior Vice President, IP Solutions
Chris
Evans
Evans
Vice President, Operations
Austyn
Hardy
Hardy
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Think of us as an extension of your team
Guiding you through every challenge
Guiding you through every challenge
A personalized service built around you.
Powered by
a legacy
a legacy
of Excellence
As part of TOPPAN Digital Language, we’re backed by a legacy of trust, innovation, and collaboration. TOPPAN’s global reach and resources amplify what we offer, allowing us to deliver solutions that make a real difference for our clients.
Explore TOPPAN Digital Language
International Filing
Streamline your global patent filings with tailored workflows, expert paralegals, and seamless integration through STREAM IP.
STREAM IP can integrate seamlessly into your systems and working methods to help you operate more efficiently. Our expert paralegals will manage your international filing needs as if they were an extension of your in-house team, powered by our powerful STREAM IP technology.
Our solutions combine:
- World class agent network in each filing jurisdiction
- Customizable workflows to incorporate your preferred agent network in key filing jurisdictions
- Data & analytics – delivered on STREAM IP dashboards to help navigate your deadlines and case management
What we do in International Filing:
- European Patent Validation
- PCT National & Regional Phase Entry and Paris Convention Filing
Renewals
Streamline patent renewals with TOPPAN Digital IP: competitive pricing, expert management, and intelligent tools to ensure seamless, stress-free portfolio maintenance.
Optimize the management of your patent portfolio with integrated renewals.
Our expert payments team and intelligent dashboards on STREAM IP will ensure that you never miss a deadline.
Our expert payments team and intelligent dashboards on STREAM IP will ensure that you never miss a deadline.
What we do in Renewals:
- Pay national and regional renewal fees
- Notification of upcoming payment dates
- Integrate new patent rights into your managed portfolio
The benefits of working with TOPPAN Digital IP:
- Competitive, transparent pricing
- Reduced admin burden
- Seamless integration with national and regional filings
Translation
Deliver consistent, right-first-time translations with expert linguists and STREAM IP’s intelligent support.
Reduce all of the complexity of delivering right-first-time translations by combining experts with STREAM IP’s AI-enabled technology.
At the core of our translation processes are subject matter expert linguists, supported by a team of language technologists and underpinned by cutting edge technologies.
At the core of our translation processes are subject matter expert linguists, supported by a team of language technologists and underpinned by cutting edge technologies.
Our solutions combine:
- Translation Memory – to draw value from existing translated content and ensure consistency
- Machine Translation & Automated Translation – to gain time and cost efficiencies within the translation process
- Quality Assurance – centrally managed and reportable to demonstrate ongoing commitment to excellence
- Data & analytics – to continuously measure value and hold ourselves to account as trusted partner
PCT National & Regional Phase Entry and Paris Convention Filing
Translation and filing solutions do not need to be disparately managed without control over cost or quality.
Maintain relationships with key associate firms for patent prosecution whilst improving time and cost efficiency on non-substantive patent work.
Maintain relationships with key associate firms for patent prosecution whilst improving time and cost efficiency on non-substantive patent work.
What we do in PCT and Paris Convention:
- Translation for national or regional phase entry and Paris Convention filing
- National or regional filing
- Payment of renewals
The benefits of working with TOPPAN Digital IP:
- Competitive, transparent pricing
- Fixed upfront quotes
- Reduced admin burden
European Patents
Centralize your translation and filing needs for European patents with Toppan Digital IP.
Obtaining patent protection in Europe, with or without Unitary Effect, does not need to be a complicated or costly process.
Obtaining patent protection in Europe, with or without Unitary Effect, does not need to be a complicated or costly process.
What we do in European Patents:
- Translate and file claims for EP publication
- Translate and validate nationally in EP states
- Request Unitary Effect
- UPC opt-in, opt-out, withdrawal and/or modification
- Payment of annuity fees
The benefits of working with TOPPAN Digital IP:
- Competitive, transparent pricing
- Fixed upfront quotes
- Reduced admin burden
Neil Simpkin
Senior Vice President, IP Solutions
Neil’s career in IP spans 30 years at a global leader of IP translation and filing services, including roles as a translator, technologist and divisional President.
Having joined TOPPAN Digital IP as SVP, IP Solutions, Neil has overall responsibility for delivering our IP translation and international filing services.
Having joined TOPPAN Digital IP as SVP, IP Solutions, Neil has overall responsibility for delivering our IP translation and international filing services.
I am enormously excited to come back together and create a new market leader unencumbered by legacy technology and fixed ways of working.
Chris Evans
Vice President, Operations
Chris came to IP to work with Neil and Austyn following 25 years in the language services industry, serving the world’s top corporations and most demanding clients.
His role as VP, Operations at TOPPAN Digital IP will focus primarily on the delivery of premium quality translation products.
His role as VP, Operations at TOPPAN Digital IP will focus primarily on the delivery of premium quality translation products.
What sets us apart is our approach. We’re here to partner with our clients, to understand their challenges, and to create solutions that are not only tailored to their needs but surpass their expectations.
Austyn Hardy
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Austyn's background in IP includes senior leadership roles in Operations, Sales and Marketing. He spent 16 years working with Neil at a global leader of IP translation and international filing services.
As VP, Sales & Marketing at TOPPAN Digital IP, Austyn will be responsible for customer acquisition and achieving our rapid growth ambitions.
As VP, Sales & Marketing at TOPPAN Digital IP, Austyn will be responsible for customer acquisition and achieving our rapid growth ambitions.
TOPPAN Digital Language is the perfect home for realising our vision of a forward-looking and customer-focused IP solutions provider.