FOR PATENT ATTORNEYS & AGENTS
Master Patent Drawing Skills in Microsoft Visio — Fast
- ✅ Make Live Sketches & Edits
- ✅ Lower Costs & Train Staff
- ✅ Ensure USPTO-Compliant Drawings
Practical Visio training for attorneys & agents to draft, annotate, and revise filing-ready patent drawings. Zero experience required; master the essentials in hours—skip the steep curve.
About This Course
Streamlined training for patent professionals
We use Microsoft Visio because it’s widely available, already trusted in law firm environments, and ideal for drafting flowcharts, diagrams, and simple utility figures. But we cut out the clutter — focusing only on the tools and steps you actually need for patent practice.
From day one, you’ll work hands-on with real-world patent figure tasks. You’ll learn how to annotate, format, revise, and draft drawings that meet USPTO compliance — in just a few focused hours.
Built for Busy Patent Practicioners
Tailored skills and minimal setup — everything you need to succeed fast
No Design Background Needed
Zero artistic skills required
- Legal logic + our tools = great drawings
Fast Learning Curve
Produce drawings in hours, not months
- We cut the fluff
- Focus only on what attorneys need
Low Software Barrier
Use tools you already have
- Microsoft Visio is often already available
- No extra purchase needed
Time-Saving Tools & Templates
Work smarter, not harder
- Pre-made reusable shapes
- Ready-to-use layout templates
What You’ll Be Able to Do
Practical, efficient skills for modern patent attorneys
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently create, edit, and annotate patent drawings using Microsoft Visio. You’ll work faster, communicate better with clients, and gain more control over your patent drafting workflow.
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 before you join
View the short demos below to experience the method in action.
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.
A Word from Our Learners
Patent attorneys and agents across the U.S. are streamlining drawing prep
“This training let me take back control of drawing edits. I can now annotate and fix figures in minutes — no more waiting on a drafter for small changes.”
— David L., Patent Attorney – New York, NY
“The Visio workflows are simple but powerful. I now sketch my own flowcharts and system diagrams and send clean drafts to clients.”
— Kara S., IP Agent – San Diego, CA
“Being able to sketch and annotate figures on the fly helps me explain ideas to clients faster and submit filings sooner.”
— Elena G., Patent Attorney – Seattle, WA
Choose Your Starting Point
Start free, then add stencils and full access when you’re ready.
- A
- B
Members Library (Free Account)
FreeIncludes everything in Level A, plus 5 more free micro-courses. Requires a free account (email + first & last name).
Create Free Account →
Annotations Toolkit — Starter Pack
Effortless Patent Drawing Annotations micro-course + IP DaVinci Annotation Stencil
- Effortless Patent Drawing Annotations micro-course
- 3 months access to the training materials
- IP DaVinci Annotation Stencil for Visio — 1 year of use & updates (license required after)
- 30-day money-back guarantee — try it risk-free. Full refund if you’re not happy.
Visio Patent Drawing Essentials — All-Access
30+ mini-courses (All-Access) + Full Toolkit (1 year)
- 3 months access to all self-paced training (30+ mini-courses)
- Full Visio Toolkit: stencils & templates — 1 year of use & updates (license required after)
- 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.
Compare Plans
Start free. Add annotations and full access when you’re ready — backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
| Feature | Open Preview Free | Members Library Free | Starter Pack $49 | All Access $249 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training Access | ||||
Included micro-courses | 5 lessons | 10 lessons (everything in Level A + 5 more) | 1 micro-course (Effortless Annotations) | 30+ mini-courses |
Access length to included courses | Ongoing | 3 months | 3 months (MC2A1 only) | 3 months (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 update period | — | — | 1 year (Annotation Stencil) | 1 year (stencils & templates) |
License after update period | — | — | Required after 1 year | Required after 1 year |
✓ indicates the feature is included. “1-year updates” refers to receiving updates during that period; continued use requires an active license thereafter.