What is it?
The Patent Toolkit Helper is a lightweight macOS utility that enables document conversion features within Patent Toolkit.
The helper application bridges the gap between Microsoft Word and Patent Toolkit to provide DOCX to PDF conversion.
Installation
1. Download the Patent Toolkit Helper installer below
2. Open the downloaded DMG file
3. Drag the “Patent Toolkit Helper” app to your Applications folder
4. Launch Patent Toolkit
5. Patent Toolkit will automatically detect and use the helper
6. Accept the macOS security prompts the first time the helper is used, granting it permission to run (example) and to access needed folders (example)
FAQs
Why Do I Need This Helper?
Patent Toolkit from the Mac App Store operates in a sandboxed environment for security. The Patent Toolkit Helper extends functionality by enabling direct communication with Microsoft Word to convert DOCX files to PDFs.
Privacy & Security
Patent Toolkit Helper only performs the specific document conversion tasks requested by Patent Toolkit and doesn’t collect any user data. The application is code-signed and notarized by Apple to ensure secure, malware-free operation.
Uninstallation
To uninstall, simply drag “Patent Toolkit Helper.app” from /Applications to the Trash. If you get an error stating that it’s running, simply wait five minutes (it auto-exits after five minutes of inactivity), or force close it via Activity Monitor.
Support
Having trouble with Patent Toolkit Helper? Contact us directly at support@patenttk.com.