Simplify your filings with a dedicated team of patent drawing experts.
IP Illustration® is the trusted patent drawing company for inventors, attorneys, Fortune 500 corporations, and defense contractors.
Yee & Associates, P.C.
Jackson Walker
Haynes and Boone
Munck Wilson Mandala
Slayden Grubert Beard
Zagorin Cave
Hanley Flight & Zimmerman
Harris Wilson & Christenson
Spencer Fane
Sprinkle IP Law Group
Terrile, Cannatti & Chambers
Conley Rose
Michael Best & Friedrich
Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell & Tummino
Gable Gotwals
Traskbritt
Slater Matsil
McDermott Will & Emery
Fish & Richardson
Dentons
Crowell & Moring
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Texas Instruments
Procter & Gamble
Dolby Laboratories
Genentech
NXP Semiconductors
Alcon Vision
ExxonMobil
IPI's services
Patent Drawing Services
IP Illustration specializes in patent and trademark drawings for new filings and office action corrections.
Design patent drawings
Protect how it looks.
Formally trained artists deliver clean line work and accurate shading in every required view. Nothing is left for an examiner to question.
Utility Patent Drawings
Protect how it works.
Engineering-trained illustrators know the mechanics behind your invention. Every reference number is consistent and every claimed element is accounted for.
Trademark Drawings
Protect your brand.
Trademark drawings come out USPTO-compliant, with exact color claims and marks that match how they appear in commerce.
*IPI also creates visuals for litigation support. We do 3D modeling and small-scale prototyping too. Contact us to learn more.
industries IPI workS in
Patent Drawing Services Across All Industries
IPI® has illustrated thousands of patents across every major industry, from heavy machinery to consumer products. Plus, our team brings the hands-on experience needed to meet your industry’s specific USPTO requirements.
- Medical Devices
- Biotech
- Pharma
- Chemistry
- Eco-Innovation
- Energy
- Information Tech
- Hardware Tech
- Electronics
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Transportation
- Apps
- GUI
- A.I
- Pet Products
- Cosmetic & Beauty
- Home Products
Who IPI Serves
Professional Patent Drawing Services
for IP Attorneys, Corporations & Inventors
for attorneys
Run your practice, not your illustration vendor.
Our team handles the drafting and tracking on its own. Your focus stays on the case, not on us.
For corporations
Get the extra capacity
your team needs.
IPI takes on high-volume workloads and complex patents. Your team skips the tight filing season scramble.
For inventors
Protect your unique idea
with confidence.
We work closely with you to get your patent drawings right. Then you can move to your next milestone.
why ipi
Why IP Professionals
Trust IPI for Patent Drawing Services
We're US owned & operated
Every patent drawing IPI produces is handled in-house, start to finish. That’s 100% US-based craftsmanship. Strict confidentiality is built into every step.
- Zero Outsourcing: No third-party risk, ever.
- Domestic Oversight: All work secured in our Texas facility.
- Secure: Built-in protocols for high-stakes filings
We Prevent Office Actions
IPI knows USPTO and PCT standards inside and out. We catch the subtle errors less experienced illustrators miss. Your application stays clean and filing-ready.
- Examiner-Ready: Every line, shade, and detail by the book.
- Global Filing Ready: USPTO, PCT, EPO, and WIPO compliant.
- Experts: From engineers to artists - we have the people you need
We're on your time
Your filing date is a hard deadline, not a suggestion. IPI’s intake process is streamlined. Your drawings move from raw sketch or CAD file to formal PDF, with fewer revisions and faster approvals.
- 5-Day Turnaround: Fast, predictable standard delivery.
- On-Demand Rush: We handle the "due-yesterday" filings.
- Docket-Synced: Scalable support for any volume.
We're always within reach
You get direct access to your illustrator, not a support queue. Every IPI client gets a dedicated project lead. They know your matter inside and out, and they’re just a call away.
- Single Point of Contact: No call centers or ticket queues.
- Real-Time Status: Instant transparency on every matter.
- Collaborative Process: We work with you, not just for you.
IPI's process
From Rough Sketch to
Filing-Ready Patent Drawings
IPI’s streamlined intake process moves your drawings from raw sketch or CAD file to formal PDF with fewer revisions and faster approvals.
What to send IP Illustration
Email docket@ipillustration.com or use our contact form. Please include:
- Sketches, photos, renderings: PDF, DOCX, PPT, Visio, JPEG, or PNG
- Supportive documents: specification, detailed description, parts list
- Model files: STP, Inventor (.IPT/.ASM), SolidWorks (.SLDASM with .SLDPRT)
- Replacement sheets: office action, invitation to correct, drawings as filed
- Filing date
No CAD files? Mail your physical prototype or email photos from all six views: front, rear, right, left, top, and bottom.
Fast by design
We know your deadlines don’t wait. As soon as your request arrives, our project managers get to work reviewing your materials and scoping your project so nothing slows down the process.
- Fast response, every time
- Experienced project managers on every project
- No back-and-forth delays
On time every time
You’ll receive a confirmed delivery date for your first draft by email.
No chasing us down for updates.
- Standard turnaround: 5 business days
- Rush delivery available on request
Review at your own pace
Your first draft arrives by email no later than the promised date, ready for your review.
- Utility and design patent drawings: PDF
- Trademark drawings: JPEG
- Visio available if requested
We work with you
We want your drawings to be perfect. Send us your revisions, notes, and questions and we’ll get back to you promptly. We stay in it with you until the drawings are exactly right.
- Mark revisions directly on the PDF for fastest results
- We will never charge for correcting our own errors.
Ready to file
When the drawings are approved, request your final formal copies. Your formal drawings are delivered and ready for the next step in your filing process.
IPI's clients
Don't Just Take
Our Word for It.
“We have worked with IP Illustration for years and have been consistently impressed with the service they provide. From start to finish, the entire process is handled with professionalism and politeness. Their turnaround times are incredibly fast without ever compromising on accuracy. The quality of the drawings is always top-tier, and they consistently meet every deadline we set. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality drafting services.”
- Peggy Pepitone
Paralegal
“IP illustration has never failed me and my team, they produced great quality work at amazing turnaround times. they were able to provide a buffer, timeline, and managed to stick to it even with high demands. I would recommend this company for IP design work drafting! thank you so much.”
- Sue Ann Tan
Attorney
“The illustrators and admin at IPI are excellent! They provide top notch drawings and great service. High recommend for all your patent drawing needs.”
- Trisha Beachy-Bryant
Paralegal
“Excellent in every way. I have used IP Illustration for years for patent drawings. They have never once disappointed. They take my ugly sketches and just know what to do.”
- Ann Livingston
Attorney
“IPI provides high-quality patent illustrations and are super-responsive!”
- Keiko Ichiye
Attorney
“I have used IPI for as long as I have been a patent attorney and for all drawings (utility and design). High quality, professional and friendly company.”
- Kandace Walter
Attorney
“IPI is terrific; always super-responsive, cost-effective, and with excellent quality in the final product. I could not run my practice without them.”
- David Judson
Attorney
Reinventing Patent Illustration
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When your filing is on the line, you need a patent drawing team you can depend on. So contact us today for a free quote and see why everyone from solo inventors to Fortune 500 companies trusts IP Illustration.
about ipi
The Team Behind Your Patent Drawings
We started IP Illustration in Texas back in 2007. Our goal was simple: getting your patent drawings done shouldn’t be the hardest part of protecting your idea.
Ready to make your next filing easier? Just drop us a line. We’re always around to help.
Artistic Excellence:
Precision matters, but we care about style too. Our accuracy and artistic craft go hand-in-hand.
Real Relationships:
We take pride in knowing our clients, case by case, person by person. You’re a partner, not a number.
Actual Customer Service:
We’re old school. Call us anytime and reach your project lead directly. Real people, real answers, ready to help.