Drawn Out Details (FAQs)
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What kind of illustrations do you provide?
Our focus is on providing drawings for intellectual property applications, specifically Design, Utility, Trademark, and Trade Dress. However, if you want us to draw your cat wearing full fishing garb, showing off their day's catch, we can do that too.
For examples see Non-Patent drawings.
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What is a Patent Drawing?
A patent drawing is the visual blueprint of your invention. A precise, technical illustration that translates your idea into something patent examiners and attorneys can clearly understand.
More than just a sketch, it follows strict formatting rules to show your invention’s structure, function, and design in a way that words often can’t. Whether it’s a complex mechanism or a simple product, a well-executed patent drawing is essential for clearly defining and protecting your intellectual property.
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What should I provide to receive the highest quality drawings?
We can work from a wide variety of reference materials ranging from written descriptions and napkin sketches to physical prototypes and 3D CAD files and everything in between.
The preferred file types are listed below.
2D: PDF, .ai, .dwg
3D: .STEP, .igs, .stl, .obj -
Will they meet patent office requirements?
We’ve prepared patent drawings for filings in the United States (USPTO), China (CNIPA), Europe (EPO), Japan (JPO), Korea (KIPO), India, Australia, and many others.
Each patent office has its own formatting and technical requirements for drawings. That means the illustrations must be tailored to meet the specific standards of the jurisdiction where you're filing.
We always recommend consulting with your patent attorney to determine which offices are best suited for your filing strategy and we’ll make sure your drawings are compliant with whichever office(s) you choose.
A great reference for design drawing reproduction guidelines for US and WIPO applications
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What's the cost?
Here’s a quick pricing overview:
Trademark Drawings – $175 flat fee
Utility Patent Drawings – Average $100/page (starting at $35/page, based on complexity)
Design Patent Drawings – $800+ for a standard 7-view set (starting at $350/set)
Pricing may vary depending on the level of detail, number of figures, and turnaround time.
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What makes your service different?
Here’s what makes us different:
15+ years of specialized experience: We've partnered with leading law firms and in-house IP teams across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. We understand the nuances of utility, design, and trademark illustration at an international level.
Drawings that pass the first time: Our illustrations are crafted with attention to examiner expectations and formal patent office guidelines, minimizing rejections and drawing related office actions.
Responsive, reliable communication: We value your time. Expect fast replies, clear timelines, and honest updates — especially when deadlines are tight.
Flexible and collaborative approach: Whether you're sending rough sketches, 3D CAD files, or napkin drawings, we’ll work with whatever you have and help guide the process.
Jurisdiction-specific formatting: We tailor each drawing set to meet the formal requirements of the USPTO, EPO, CNIPA, JPO, KIPO, IP Australia, and other major offices — so you don’t have to worry about formatting issues.
Rush capacity when you need it: We offer reliable expedited delivery for urgent filings without compromising quality.
Confidential and secure handling: All materials are treated with strict confidentiality. We’re happy to sign NDAs upon request.
Full service, from start to file-ready: From initial drafts to final, submission-ready PDFs, we provide end-to-end support, including figure labeling, part numbering, and view call-outs when needed.