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PATENT DRAWING SCHOOL
FOR LAW FIRMS
Visio training for law firms
MOVE FILINGS FASTER
WITH IN-HOUSE VISIO SKILLS

FOR ATTORNEYS, PARTNERS & PARALEGALS

Speed Up Filings with Microsoft Visio — Fewer Vendor Cycles

Equip teams to draft, annotate, and revise utility figures in Microsoft Visio. Handle routine work in-house and outsource only when it truly adds value.

  • ✅ Handle 80–90% of figure edits in-house
  • ✅ Same-day responsiveness for OA and client changes
  • ✅ Fixed-price quotes when you need expert drawings

Used by AmLaw firms, boutiques, and in-house IP groups.

Save $75–$150/figure • 30–60 min → 5–10 min • Vendor edits: days → same day

Train the Team. Keep Momentum In-House.

Practical skills + tools for attorneys and paralegals

  • The Patent Drawing System — Visio Edition — 30 concise micro-courses that take new users to confident, filing-ready drawings.
  • IP DaVinci Custom Visio Stencil & Template Library — pre-formatted shapes and USPTO-aligned templates (12-month license included — $97 value).
  • Paralegal-first workflows — route routine figure work to staff and free attorney hours.
  • Procurement-friendly — invoice/PO options for firm purchasing.
  • 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee — try it with zero risk.

Course includes a 12-month Toolkit license ($97 value). To keep using the Toolkit after 12 months, renew at $97/year. You can continue working in plain Visio without the Toolkit.

Who This Is For

Roles that benefit immediately

Partners & Practice Leads

Predictable delivery

  • Reduce vendor dependency on routine edits
  • Improve close rate at intake with on-screen diagrams

Associates

Draft while you think

  • Faster claim development with live diagrams
  • Same-day OA response figures

Paralegals

Own routine figure work

  • Annotations, callouts, numbers and leaders
  • Apply templates and fix formatting

Ops / Admin

Scale consistently

  • Standardized templates and checklists
  • Invoice/PO purchasing supported

Built for Busy Firms

Fast ramp, minimal software friction

No Design Background Needed

Zero artistic skills required

  • Step-by-step micro-lessons
  • Reusable shapes keep formatting consistent

Low Software Barrier

Visio-based

  • Microsoft Visio (Standard or Professional)
  • No subscription required

Time-Saving Tools

Work smarter

  • Templates for margins, numbering, text
  • Optimized leader lines and reference numbers

Team Friendly

Purchase & onboarding

  • Invoice/PO options
  • Admin-friendly seat assignments

Firm Outcomes

Reduce costs and move filings faster

Focus on high-leverage figures you use daily — flowcharts, system diagrams, annotations, and rapid revisions.

  • Handle routine edits in-house — keep momentum between drafts.
  • Create flowcharts & system diagrams fast with reusable shapes.
  • Add numbers & leader lines in minutes with the Toolkit.
  • Apply USPTO-aligned templates to every page.
  • Live edits in meetings — intake, claim drafting, OA responses.
  • Save $75–$150+ per figure — one self-made/week ≈ $5k–$10k/year per attorney.
  • Cut task time: 30–60 min → 5–10 min.
  • Vendor cycles: days → same-day in-house for minor edits.

Inside the Program

30 micro-courses, grouped for speed and retention

Setup & Fundamentals

  • Welcome + Installing the Toolkit
  • Pages, sizing, and margins that map to USPTO expectations
  • Essential tools only — ignore the fluff

Navigation & Editing

  • Zoom/pan mastery
  • Selection, movement, duplication, and resizing
  • Working quickly with groups and layers

Layout, Annotations & Precision

  • Dynamic grids, alignment, and distribution
  • Effortless annotations: numbers, leaders, callouts
  • Text styles that stay consistent

Connectors & Relationships

  • Smart connectors that route cleanly
  • Custom connector styles
  • Fixing overlaps and reroutes fast

Images & Assets

  • Screenshots & photos
  • Tracing techniques
  • Reusable components & your personal library

Figure Types

  • Flowcharts for method claims
  • System / block diagrams
  • Device diagrams and hybrid figures

See the Method in Action

Short, focused lessons you can apply immediately

Lessons are silent with precise, on-screen guidance so you can move at your own pace — pause, replay, and master each skill quickly.

How to Annotate Drawings in Visio

Fast Text Editing in Visio

Try It Free — Pick Your Starting Point

See the teaching style first. Upgrade when you’re ready.

Level A

Open Preview (Always Free)

Watch 5 micro-lessons instantly — no login.

  • Immediate access
  • No email required
Watch Free Lessons
Level B

Members Library (Free Account)

Everything in Preview + 5 extra lessons.

  • 10 micro-lessons
  • Save progress in your library
Create Free Account

Enroll Individuals — $397 One-Time

Instant access to lessons + Toolkit + community

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Try the training and Toolkit with your team. If it's not a fit, email us within 30 days for a full refund on individual enrollments.

Course includes a 12-month Toolkit license ($97 value). To keep using the Toolkit after 12 months, renew at $97/year. You can continue working in plain Visio without the Toolkit.

Train Your Firm or Department

Team access, onboarding, and invoice/PO options available

What Firms Say

Real outcomes from real practice

“We cut routine vendor spend by 70% and turned OA revisions same-day.”

— Managing Partner, IP Boutique — New York

“Associates draft while writing claims; our cycles are much faster.”

— Partner, AmLaw 200 — Chicago

“Paralegals now own annotations and numbering — attorneys stay focused.”

— Ops Lead, National IP Firm

Frequently Asked Questions for Firms

Can we purchase via invoice or PO?
Yes. We support invoice/PO purchasing for firms and departments.
Do you offer team licenses and admin options?
Yes. We provide bulk access and admin options suitable for firm onboarding.
Will paralegals be able to handle real figures?
Yes — the training focuses on common utility figures, annotations, and edits aligned with USPTO expectations.
What software do we need?
Microsoft Visio (Standard or Professional) on Windows PCs. No design background required.
Is the Toolkit included?
Each enrollment includes a 12-month Toolkit license. Renewal is $97/year if you want to keep using the Toolkit; you can continue in plain Visio without it.