FOR CORPORATE INNOVATION & ENGINEERING
Draft Clear Utility Figures in Microsoft Visio — Faster Handoffs to Counsel
Give engineers and PMs the ability to diagram systems, methods, and device concepts in Visio — reducing vendor cycles and accelerating filings.
- ✅ Visual disclosures at intake — fewer re-draws
- ✅ Standardized templates across teams
Save $75–$150/figure • 30–60 min → 5–10 min • Vendor edits: days → same day
Equip Engineers with Filing-Friendly Visuals
Minimal training, maximum clarity
- The Patent Drawing System — Visio Edition — 30 concise micro-courses aimed at busy engineers and PMs.
- IP DaVinci Visio Stencil & Template Library — compliant defaults and reusable shapes (12-month license included — $97 value).
- Faster intake — diagram while describing the invention; cut discovery time.
- Team rollout — bulk access, simple admin, and invoice/PO options.
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee — try it risk-free.
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
Product & engineering roles that file frequently
Engineers
Systems & methods
- Block diagrams and flowcharts
- Device concepts and hybrids
Product Managers
Clearer disclosures
- User flows and system interactions
- Standardized annotations and numbering
IP Program Managers
Predictable throughput
- Consistent formatting across teams
- Faster iterations with counsel
Founders/CTOs (Early Stage)
Move fast without waste
- Handle routine figures in-house
- Use vendors only for complex cases
Built for Real-World R&D
Low friction, immediate value
No Design Background Needed
Step-by-step
- Micro-lessons for quick wins
- Reusable shapes keep things consistent
Low Software Barrier
Visio-based
- Microsoft Visio (Standard or Professional)
- No subscription required
Time-Saving Tools
Templates & stencils
- Margins, numbering, and fonts pre-set
- Fast leader lines and references
Team Friendly
Easy rollout
- Bulk access + admin
- Invoice/PO purchasing
Team Outcomes
Quicker disclosures, faster filings
Focus on everyday figures that unblock intake and reviews.
- ✅ Visual intake — capture systems and methods clearly at the start.
- ✅ Create diagrams fast with reusable shapes and templates.
- ✅ Add references and leaders in minutes with the Toolkit.
- ✅ Consistent formatting across teams and projects.
- ✅ Save $75–$150+ per figure on routine work.
- ✅ 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 lessons engineers can apply immediately
How to Annotate Drawings in Visio
Fast Text Editing in Visio
Try It Free — Pick Your Starting Point
Preview before rolling out to the team
Open Preview (Always Free)
Watch 5 micro-lessons instantly — no login.
- ✅Immediate access
- ✅No email required
Members Library (Free Account)
Everything in Preview + 5 extra lessons.
- ✅10 micro-lessons
- ✅Save progress in your library
Enroll Individuals — $397 One-Time
Engineers and PMs can start today
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Try the lessons 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.
What R&D Teams Say
Real outcomes from corporate practice
“We no longer wait a week for minor edits. Engineers annotate directly and filings move faster.”
— IP Manager — Fortune 500 R&D Lab
“Visual disclosures at intake cut our back-and-forth with counsel significantly.”
— Senior Director, Innovation — Hardware Company
“Templates gave us consistent formatting across teams and projects.”
— Program Manager — Software Division