Patent Drafting & Illustrations

Promax Legal stands as a trusted provider of patent drafting support services, catering to a diverse range of clients across different industries and geographies. Our patent drafting team comprises legal eagles, engineering whizzes, and PhD geniuses with experience in obtaining patents in almost all major technical disciplines, including biotechnology, electronics, chemistry, computer science, pharmaceutical sciences, physics, and mechanical engineering.

Our team goes the extra mile by crafting applications that are not only in line with current regulations, but also future-proofed through the meticulous refinement of ideas. This involves making strategic adjustments to ensure the application's coverage is as comprehensive as possible, leaving no room for exploitation by third-party entities. Whether our clients are aiming to develop IP valuation for their start-up, generate IP for competitive blocking, or create monetization streams through licensing revenue, we develop proactive approaches that align with each client's individual business objectives.

Rules For Drawing Illustration/Drawing

USPTO Rules

Creating diagrams and drawings is an integral part of the patent application process, particularly when submitting to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While finalizing the drawings in accordance with USPTO rules, the following are some critical aspects to consider:

Utilizing Diagrams and Flowcharts: Diagrams and flowcharts are valuable tools used in patent applications to visually represent different aspects of the invention. These visual aids contribute to a clearer understanding of the invention’s functions and components.

Adhering to Margins and Page Size Guidelines: The USPTO mandates specific layout guidelines for patent drawings, encompassing factors like margins and page dimensions. Ensuring your drawings conform to these specifications is vital for consistency and alignment with the patent application format.

Emphasizing Line Drawings and Well-Defined Boundaries: Patent drawings typically take the form of line drawings, characterized by clear, distinct lines that demarcate the various elements of the invention. This precision ensures the unambiguous identification of individual features and components.

Effective Depiction of Cross Sections: In cases where the invention involves intricate parts or structures necessitating a cross-sectional view, adhering to the USPTO’s explicit requirements for representing these cross sections is imperative.

Selecting an Appropriate Drawing Scale: The selection of an appropriate scale for your drawings is crucial. The chosen scale should permit the accurate representation of the invention’s intricacies while fitting within the dimensions specified by the USPTO for the drawing sheets.

Consistent Usage of References: References, such as numerical labels, facilitate the identification of different elements or attributes across multiple drawings. Maintaining consistency in labelling and referencing is key to preventing confusion and ensuring seamless correspondence between various drawings.

Electrical, Electronics & Communications Industry

PCT and European Union Rules

The regulations governing drawings in patent applications exhibit similarity across different jurisdictions. Specifically, the rules outlined by the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the European Union (EU), and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) align in various aspects such as line drawings and cross-sectional representations. These guidelines are in concurrence with the stipulations set forth by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Moreover, it is emphasized that references within diagrams should be readily decipherable and appropriately enclosed within parentheses.

Exemplary Patent Illustration Prepared By PROMAX:

APPLICATION NUMBER: 20XXX129574

Software’s we prefer for patent drawings?

Several software packages are available for creating patent drawings, catering to both paid and free options. Here's a list of some software packages that can be utilized for this purpose:

Paid Software Packages:

Free Software Packages:

Why Choose Us for Patent Drafting & Illustrations

Affordable Pricing: Promax Legal provides cost-effective solutions, ensuring that you receive high-quality patent drawings without straining your budget.

Unlimited Iterations: Your satisfaction is a priority. With Promax Legal, you can request multiple revisions until the drawings meet your exact requirements and expectations.

Various Format Delivery: Patent drawings often need to be presented in different formats. Promax Legal ensures that your drawings are delivered in the appropriate formats required by patent offices and applications.

Expedited Delivery: Time is of the essence in the patent application process. Promax Legal offers expedited delivery options, helping you meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Rapid Revisions: Should you need further adjustments after delivery, Promax Legal commits to providing revisions within 24 hours, ensuring a streamlined process.

Dedicated Business Manager: Your patent drawing needs are managed by a dedicated business manager. This personalized attention ensures that your requirements are understood and met effectively.

On-Call Illustrators: Immediate communication is crucial for precision. Promax Legal provides the advantage of having illustrators available for discussions, enabling real-time clarification and adjustments.

Our clients praise us for our great results

“ I have been working with Promax from the past 5 years. They are handling our in-house work which includes prosecution, infringement scan, patentability and portfolio analysis. Promax gets to the point of what their clients really want and need.”

Patent Director

Silicon IP to Software, USA

Hi Aseem, I want to extend to Promax – and in particular to the team – my sincere appreciation for the work that was done on the E-Watch project under difficult circumstances. I especially appreciated the team’s willingness to work long days for two weeks straight so that we could meet our deadline. I know that many people had to make personal sacrifices so that production could be increased and the deadline could be met, and I am very grateful for those sacrifices. Moreover, I want to complement the team and Promax’s process for producing high-quality charts. Your team was able implement the changes suggested by us in an immediate and effective manner, which cut down substantially on the work we had to do after we received the charts. By the last week of the project, the quality of the work coming from the team was so high, I found no errors in the charts that were produced and no changes had to be made on our end. Please pass on my gratitude to the team for their hard work and dedication to the project. Without their commitment to the project we would not have met this difficult deadline. We will be sure to use Promax again. Thank you.

Director of Patents

Silicon Valley Based Semiconductor Company

Aseem Chadha is a Managing Associate at Promax Legal. I first met him at a conference in 2014. He made me a deal I couldn’t refuse and guaranteed he would find better art on a search project that I had already found in an earlier searched done by another firm. Aseem and his team came through. Aseem is a good listener and gets to the point of what his clients really want and need. Like you, Aseem is a very nice person, and I am sure you will enjoy meeting him. While Aseem is based in India, he does travel here from time to time.