How Detailed Do Patent Drawings Need to Be?
admin2019-10-04T06:00:22+00:00Inventors sometimes wonder, “How detailed and professional do the drawings in my patent application need to be?” The answer is, “VERY detailed and VERY professional – if you want to maximize the likelihood that your patent application will be granted.” Although your invention may have originated as a rough sketch on the back of an envelope, the patent drawings that accompany your patent application need to meet a higher standard. Under 35 U.S. Code § 112, a patent application shall...
How to Find a Patent Drawing Service That Meets Your Needs
admin2019-07-29T23:38:51+00:00What criteria do you use to select a patent illustrator?
How Much Does a Patent Drawing Cost?
admin2019-07-23T01:03:58+00:00There are many different factors that go into the cost of a patent drawing.
The Patents That Limited Women’s Voting
admin2019-07-03T03:46:17+00:00Nowadays we take women's equal voting rights for granted. Once upon a time, the US Patent Office granted patents for machines designed to facilitate limiting women's rights.
Patent Drawings and Patent Litigation
admin2019-06-20T19:07:14+00:00Contrary to what a lot of laypeople think, a patent doesn’t grant you the right to make something. A patent grants you the right to sue someone who’s making your invention without your permission. Therefore, a patent is only as valuable as your willingness to litigate to protect your patent rights. Unfortunately, there are way too many companies out there stealing other companies’ intellectual property, figuring the patent owner either won’t notice, or won’t be willing...
Fixing Rejected Patent Drawings
admin2019-06-07T19:39:05+00:00What do you do if a drawing you submitted with a patent application has been rejected by the patent office? First of all, if your initial patent application is rejected (for drawings or other issues), don’t panic! Most patents go through an iterative process with the patent office before the examiner allows the claims. It’s a common part of the process. Procedures and causes for patent drawing rejection will vary from one patent office to another....
Comparing Patent Drawing Requirements in the US and Europe
admin2019-05-24T20:35:59+00:00Many inventors first apply for a patent in the US, and then seek the same patent protection in Europe. Both the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the European Patent Office (EPO) affirm the importance of drawings to patent applications. The USPTO says drawings are required if they are needed to understand the subject matter; they are almost always needed. The EPO emphasizes quality: “Good-quality drawings are very important for the correct disclosure of...
Working with a Patent Illustrator
admin2019-05-20T21:23:18+00:00Patent drawings are an essential component of almost every patent application. Inventors may choose to work directly with patent illustrators, or they may have their patent attorney take care of getting the official patent drawings for them. Whether you’re an inventor or an attorney, there are a few things you can do that will make the job of the patent illustrator easier, which will help ensure that you receive the best and most accurate possible...