NLPatent rebrands to Clerq to meet growing demand for patent automation NLPatent, a Toronto-based AI patent search and drafting platform, has rebranded to Clerq to meet growing demand for patent automation as AI drives patent volume. CEO says the new platform will help clear backlogs. As AI drives patent volume, CEO says new platform will help clear backlogs. The post NLPatent rebrands to Clerq to meet growing demand for patent automation first appeared on BetaKit .