Be the Patent Attorney Who Can Draw
What If Drawing Was Part of Legal Strategy? Most patent attorneys don’t think of drawing as part of their job. That’s the drafter’s role. But in practice, figures often need clarification, rework, or rethinking — and that back-and-forth takes time.
Read MoreGain Confidence in Drawing Tasks with Hands-On Visio Training
Drawing Tasks Shouldn’t Feel Unclear or Overwhelming Many patent assistants find themselves working with figures — adding labels, adjusting shapes, or reviewing drawings for filing. But Visio can feel intimidating if you haven’t been trained, especially when the pressure is on.
Read MoreGive Your Paralegals a Career Edge — and Your Firm a Productivity Boost
More Than Support — A Strategic Advantage Patent paralegals are already the backbone of procedural efficiency. But the ones who can handle drawing tasks — even basic ones — offer a different level of value:
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Why We Focused on Team Needs — Not Just Individual Learning Patent drawing isn’t just a skill—it’s a team responsibility. Attorneys sketch figures. Paralegals revise them. Drafters polish them. Assistants may handle annotations.
Read MoreThe Fastest Way to Learn Patent Drawing — No Drafting Background Needed
Patent Drawing Can Be Learned Faster Than You Think Many patent assistants assume drawing tasks require years of design training or specialized software. But for most legal workflows, the opposite is true.
Read MoreWhy Leading IP Teams Train Their Paralegals in Patent Drawing
Rethinking the Role of the Patent Paralegal In many firms, patent figures are either outsourced entirely or handled by a drafter on-call. Paralegals are rarely expected to touch drawing tools.
Read MoreWhy Paralegals and Assistants Need Drawing Training
Why Drawing Skills Belong on Legal Teams — Not Just Drafting Teams Patent figures have traditionally been someone else’s job — handled by external drafters or internal graphics staff. But today, the pressure to work faster, reduce costs, and respond more nimbly is shifting how law firms approach figure prep.
Read MoreWhy Patent Drawing Skills Are Becoming a Must-Have for IP Support Roles
The Role of IP Support Is Evolving Patent support staff have always played a central role in managing filings, deadlines, and document preparation. But in the last few years, a new expectation has emerged:
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