Patent Illustrations now a Necessity

…….because every drawing/illustration tells a story…..

Is your patent application complete without an illustration/drawing or a diagram? Nope, it is not!!

An illustration/drawing/diagram is an imperative factor of a patent application because it enables a better understanding of your invention to the common man. The patent law of most countries mandates the requirement of illustrations. Patent illustrations are highly advantageous to accelerate this complete process and to fully convince the examiner.

What is an Illustration and why do we need it?

An illustration is a 2-dimensional diagram that replicates an invention. It helps in understanding the invention easily and in a better way compared to reams of description. Clear, accurate diagrams enhance the patent applications by helping out the overloaded patent examiners to comprehend inventions quicker.

Illustrations also prove quite useful in case of patent infringement. Precise, simple and clear drawings often aid the patent owner’s claims to instruct the judge and clinch the final decision in their favour. Illustrations of your invention also come handy to the patent holders when negotiating settlement and damages. Patent illustrations prepared meticulously and unambiguously may mean that all potential infringers will think twice before copying your invention.

Importance of drawings in patent applications should not be underestimated by patent filers. All around the world patent offices pay much attention to the technical details of the illustrations they approve, but the applicant should not just consider meeting those requirements only. The safest bet for a patent applicant to get their invention approved is to use the services of a professional patent illustration company that specializes in all kinds of patent drawings like utility drawing, design drawings, technical drawings, mechanical drawings etc and has proper knowledge of the demands that various patent offices have across the world.

Digital Suntech is one such company with an experience of over 5 years. The team of Digital Suntech Patent Illustrations has certified illustrators who have been providing assistance to Law firms, Patent Agents, Legal Counsels and in-house patent departments of companies worldwide. Digital Suntech renders professional Patent and Trademark drawings as per Indian Patent Office, USPTO and European patent office requirement. The experts at Digital Suntech are highly proficient in drawing filing ready drawings from the sketches, photographs or other material to help you in filing your patent application or Trademarks without any objection from the patent & trademark office. Digital Suntech has successfully completed over 500 patent illustration projects for its IN, US and EP clients in the past year. It has always made sure that they comply with the respective regulations of all Patent offices. In the future, Digital Suntech looks forward to extend its service to various jurisdictions.

Digital Suntech Team is adept in delivering clear, prompt and precise illustration services. Apart from these skills, Digital Suntech team makes additional efforts to save time on each end by identifying inconsistencies that a patent applicant may miss, which in turn reduces rework in the future and minimizes office actions.

All in all, patent drawing does prove to be highly beneficial as it conveys each element of an invention as is mentioned in the actual written description.