PATENT DRAWING SCHOOL

FOR INVENTORS

MASTER PATENT DRAWING SKILLS

IN MICROSOFT VISIO

TURN YOUR IDEAS INTO PATENT DRAWINGS

Learn to Prepare Flowchart & System Diagram Patent Figures in Microsoft Visio

✅ Visualize & Iterate Ideas
✅ Handle Common Figures Yourself
✅ Smoother Handoff to Attorneys

Patent Drawing School helps inventors and founders create their own diagram-type drawings for provisional or non-provisional patent applications. Zero experience required; master the essentials in hours—skip the steep curve.

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About This Course

Simplified patent drawing training for non-attorneys

This course is built for inventors, entrepreneurs, and product developers who want to include clear drawings in their patent applications — without relying on outside vendors or learning complex CAD software.

We use Microsoft Visio because it’s simple, affordable, and ideal for making flowcharts, device diagrams, and labeled figures — the types most commonly used in patent filings.

You’ll learn step-by-step how to sketch, format, and edit drawings that meet USPTO standards. Whether you’re preparing a provisional or working with your attorney on a non-provisional, you’ll gain full control over your visuals — and save hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Designed for Inventors and Builders

You know your invention — now show it

No Drawing Skills Needed

You don’t need to be an artist

Follow simple steps with templates and tools

Fast & Focused

Learn in hours, not weeks

Short, targeted video lessons

Low Barrier Software

No expensive tools

Use Microsoft Visio — available for one-time purchase

File-Ready Results

Create real drawings for real patents

Use your figures in provisional or formal applications

What You’ll Be Able to Do

Clear, compliant patent figures — created by you

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to sketch, format, and edit professional-looking patent drawings — and use them in real patent filings or communicate more clearly with your patent attorney.

✅ Create flowcharts, block diagrams, and device illustrations that support your patent claims.

✅ Save $500–$2,000+ per filing by preparing drawings yourself.

✅ Use shapes like LEGO blocks to build drawings — no sketching required.

✅ Add lead lines, reference numbers, and labels with drag-and-drop tools.

✅ Update and revise drawings as your idea evolves.

✅ Share clear visuals with your attorney or patent office.

✅ Submit your own figures for provisional filings.

✅ Avoid delays and miscommunications with outsourced vendors.

Course Content

Practical modules designed for busy IP professionals

Setup & Fundamentals

• MC1A0: Introduction to Microsoft Visio for Patent Drawings
• MC2G1: Mastering Page Management in Patent Drawings
• MC2J1: Mastering Basic Drawing Tools in Patent Drawings

Navigation & Editing

• MC2B1: Mastering Zooming Techniques in Patent Drawings
• MC2B2: Mastering Panning Techniques in Patent Drawings
• MC2C1: Mastering Selection Techniques in Patent Drawings
• MC2C2: Mastering Object Movement in Patent Drawings
• MC2C3: Mastering Object Duplication in Patent Drawings
• MC2D1: Mastering Resizing Techniques in Patent Drawings

Layout, Annotations & Precision

• MC2E1: Mastering the Dynamic Grid in Patent Drawings
• MC2E2: Mastering Alignment and Distribution in Patent Drawings
• MC2A1: Effortless Patent Drawing Annotations
• MC2H1: Mastering Text Addition in Patent Drawings
• MC2H2: Mastering Text Editing in Patent Drawings

Connectors & Relationships

• MC2F1: Mastering Connectors in Patent Drawings
• MC2F2: Mastering Custom Connectors in Patent Drawings
• MC2F3: Mastering Connector Formatting in Patent Drawings
• MC2F4: Mastering Connector Replacement in Patent Drawings
• MC2F5: Mastering Connector Rerouting in Patent Drawings
• MC2F6: Mastering Custom Connections in Patent Drawings

Images & Assets

• MC2K1: Mastering Image Handling in Patent Drawings
• MC5A1: Mastering Screenshot and Photo Integration in Patent Drawings
• MC4B10: Mastering Image Tracing in Patent Drawings
• MC4B8: Mastering Reusable Components in Patent Drawings

Figure Types

• MC4A1: Mastering Flowchart Drafting in Patent Drawings
• MC4B1: Mastering System Diagram Drafting in Patent Drawings
• MC4B4: Mastering Container-Based System Diagrams in Patent Drawings
• MC4B6: Mastering System Diagrams with Images in Patent Drawings
• MC4B7: Mastering System Diagrams with Custom Stencil Shapes in Patent Drawings

Course Preview Videos

See how it works in action

This course uses silent videos with easy-to-follow visual prompts and on-screen text. You learn faster by doing — pausing, replaying, and following along.

Watch the demos below to experience the format.

How to Annotate Drawings in Visio

Fast Text Editing in Visio

Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

You do not need any prior technical, design, or drawing experience to take this course — and you do not need to know Visio or any other software in advance. We’ll guide you step by step.

To follow along and complete the exercises, you’ll need access to Microsoft Visio — either the Standard or Professional edition.

If you don’t currently have Visio, you can purchase it directly from Microsoft or authorized resellers. U.S.-based options include:

💡 Note: This course does not require Visio Plan 1 or Plan 2 (cloud-based subscriptions). A one-time purchase of Visio Standard or Professional is sufficient.

🖱️ Recommended: Use a mouse for best results. Drawing and editing in Visio is much easier with a mouse than with a laptop touchpad.

From Idea to Drawing — What Inventors Are Saying

Real results from real creators

“I used this course to sketch my entire provisional myself. It saved me over $1,000 — and my attorney said the drawings were excellent.”

— Mark B., Independent Inventor – Chicago, IL

“This gave me the confidence to prepare drawings on my own timeline. I could file provisionals the same day I finished writing!”

— Angela F., Product Designer – Austin, TX

“I was surprised how easy it was. Visio plus these videos = done in a weekend. Great investment.”

— Chris M., Startup Founder – Seattle, WA

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Starter

Annotations Toolkit — Starter Pack

Effortless Patent Drawing Annotations micro-course + IP DaVinci Annotation Stencil

$49

1-year access to Effortless Patent Drawing Annotations (single micro-course)
IP DaVinci Annotation Stencil for Visio — 1-year license with updates
30-day money-back guarantee — try it risk-free. Full refund if you’re not happy.

Get Starter — $49

Visio Patent Drawing Essentials — All-Access

30+ mini-courses (1-year access) + Full Toolkit (1-year)

$397

1-year access to all self-paced training (30+ mini-courses)
IP DaVinci Visio Toolkit — 1-year license with updates
Office Hours + priority email support
Certificate of completion available on request
30-day money-back guarantee — if it’s not a fit, get a full refund.

Join Now — $397

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Have your firm pay

We support invoice/PO and ACH transfers and provide a W-9. Procurement-friendly and manager-approved.

Invoice / PO ACH / Wire Corporate card W-9 provided

• Vendor onboarding support (W-9, EIN, address)
• Single-seat or multi-seat licenses; certificates included
• Line-item invoices with matter numbers
• Quote PDF available for fast approvals
• Net terms on request (e.g., Net 30)
• Dedicated email support for managers

Questions? Email [email protected]

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Feature	Open Preview Free	Members Library Free	Starter Pack $49	All Access $397
Training Access
Included micro-courses	5 lessons	10 lessons (everything in Level A + 5 more)	1 micro-course (Effortless Annotations)	30+ mini-courses
Access period for included courses	Ongoing	3 months	1 year (MC2A1 only)	1 year (all modules)
Role-based tracks Attorney / Paralegal	—	—	—	✓
Certificate of completion	—	—	—	Available on request
Tools & Assets
IP DaVinci Annotation Stencil	—	—	✓ (1-year updates)	✓ (part of Full Toolkit)
Full Toolkit (stencils & templates)	—	—	—	✓ (1-year updates)
Templates & practice files	—	—	Practice files + checklist	Templates + practice files
Support
Office Hours	—	Included	—	Included
Email support	—	Basic	Standard	Priority
Terms & Guarantee
Money-back guarantee	—	—	30-day guarantee	30-day guarantee
Toolkit term (license + updates)	—	—	1 year (Annotation Stencil)	1 year (stencils & templates)

✓ indicates a feature is included. Toolkit term = 1-year license with updates; renew annually to continue using the Toolkit. Course access periods are listed above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Inventor-focused support before you begin

Do I need any patent or legal experience?

Not at all. This course is built for inventors. You’ll learn exactly how to create drawings — no legal or drafting background needed.

Can I use these drawings in a real patent filing?

Yes. Many students use their drawings in provisional applications, or as draft visuals when working with their patent attorney.

How long does it take to learn?

Most students complete the core content in under 10 hours — often over a weekend. Lessons are short and to the point.

What equipment do I need?

A Windows computer, Microsoft Visio (Standard or Professional), and a mouse are recommended for best results.

Is it okay if I’m still working on my invention?

Yes. In fact, sketching figures often helps clarify your invention and uncover new angles before filing.

Can I file a patent by myself with this?

You can file a provisional patent with your own drawings using this course. For formal filings, we recommend working with a patent attorney or agent.

What is the IP DaVinci™ Visio Toolkit, and what does it include?

The IP DaVinci Toolkit is a set of USPTO-aligned Visio templates and stencils that speeds up drafting and keeps figures consistent and filing-ready.

What’s included

Patent-compliant templates: correct margins, page numbering, black line color, standardized text sizes; portrait/landscape.
Annotation Stencil: pre-formatted reference numbers, leader/lead lines, callouts, brackets.
Shape libraries: flowcharts, block/system diagrams, connectors, GUI elements, people/devices, documents, basic electrical, and more.
Updates during your active license so you get new shapes, fixes, and templates as they’re released.

Included with subscriptions: Starter includes the Annotation Stencil (time-limited); Core includes the full Toolkit (1-year license with updates). Renewal is required to continue use after the included term.

Do I need the Toolkit to take this training? What about after the course?

During the course: Yes. The Toolkit is required to follow the lessons and exercises, and it’s included with your subscription—no separate purchase is needed.

After the course: You can work in plain Visio without the Toolkit; the skills you learn are transferable. The Toolkit remains an optional accelerator: it reduces clicks, speeds up annotations, and keeps formatting consistent—especially useful for revisions, office actions, and team handoffs.

Licensing note: Your subscription includes a time-limited Toolkit license (Core: 1 year; Starter: shorter). To continue using the Toolkit beyond that term, renewal is required. Your ability to create drawings in Visio does not depend on renewal—the Toolkit simply makes the same work faster and more uniform.