In a design patent, the drawings are the claim.
A design patent protects only what its drawings show, and exactly as they show it. Our design illustrators turn photos, sketches and CAD models into consistent view sets, using solid and broken lines and surface shading to claim the right scope for each office.
- Complete view sets: perspective plus six orthographic views
- Solid and broken lines that claim exactly the right scope
- Prepared for USPTO, EUIPO, Hague, India, China and Japan
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The drawings define the design, line by line.
Design patent drawings show the shape, configuration, surface ornament and overall appearance of a product. Unlike utility drawings, they are not explaining an invention described elsewhere: they are the claim itself. Anything shown in solid lines is part of the protected design, and anything not shown is not protected.
That makes every choice matter: which views to include, what to show in broken lines, how surfaces are shaded, and whether the views agree with each other. Inconsistent or unclear drawings are among the most common reasons design applications are objected to or refused.
At a glance
- Shows
- Shape, configuration, ornament, appearance
- Standard set
- Perspective plus six orthographic views
- Line types
- Solid for claimed, broken for unclaimed
- Offices
- USPTO, EUIPO, Hague, India, China, Japan
- Delivery
- Typically 3 to 5 working days
- Formats
- PDF, TIFF and JPG, editable files on request
Seven views, one consistent design.
A standard set shows the design from every side. Each view uses the same scale, the same line conventions and the same claimed features.
A fictional camera design. The neck strap is shown in broken lines, so it forms no part of the claimed design.
Same product, three very different claims.
What you draw in solid lines decides what you own. We help you choose the scope that best protects your product against real-world copies.
Body, grip and lens in solid lines. Only cameras with the same lens are covered.
The lens in broken lines. Copies fitted with any lens still infringe.
Only the grip in solid lines. Protects the grip on any camera body.
Prepared for each office, not just converted.
Offices differ on formats, number of views, shading and photographs. We prepare each set to the rules of the office where it will be filed.
- Accepted format
- Black-and-white drawings, or photographs in limited cases
- Views
- Enough views to disclose the design fully; surface shading strongly encouraged
- Accepted format
- Drawings or photographs, black and white or colour
- Views
- Up to seven views per design, on a neutral background
- Accepted format
- Drawings or photographs, one type per design
- Views
- Views consistent with the requirements of each designated office
- Accepted format
- Drawings or photographs on A4 sheets
- Views
- Views labelled and consistent; statement of novelty filed with them
- Accepted format
- Drawings or photographs
- Views
- Six orthographic views as a rule, perspective view optional
- Accepted format
- Drawings, photographs or models
- Views
- Front, back, left, right, top and bottom views normally required
Summarised for guidance. Requirements change and depend on the product, and we confirm them for every filing.
Nine techniques behind a strong design drawing.
The conventions that decide how broad, clear and enforceable your design will be.
Consistent views
Every view shows the same design at the same scale, with no contradictions.
Broken lines
Unclaimed features in broken lines, so the claim covers what matters.
Surface shading
Line shading that shows contours, flat and curved surfaces.
Boundary lines
Dash-dot lines marking the edge of a claimed area on a surface.
GUIs and animations
Screen designs and frame sequences for animated icons and transitions.
Surface ornament
Patterns, textures and graphics applied to a product.
Environment shown
Context shown in broken lines, such as a hand, wall or vehicle.
CAD to 2D
3D models converted into clean, compliant 2D views.
Legal cross-check
Views checked against the scope you intend to claim.
From product photos to a filing-ready set.
A simple process with a scope check built in, so the drawings claim what you intend.
- 01
Upload
Photos, sketches, CAD files or a sample.
- 02
Scope
Claimed and unclaimed features agreed.
- 03
View set
Perspective and orthographic views drawn.
- 04
Shading
Surfaces shaded to office conventions.
- 05
Review
Your comments built in.
- 06
Delivery
Files formatted for each office.
Most design sets are ready to file within three to five working days, depending on the product and the number of views. Faster delivery is available before launches and trade fairs.
Request a quotePhotos in, formal design drawings out.
Send what you have. We prepare the views, apply the conventions and format the files.
What you can send us
From a sketch to a finished product.
- Photographs of the product or prototype
- Hand sketches and concept art
- CAD files and 3D models (STEP, STL, OBJ)
- Renderings from your design team
- Screenshots and screen recordings for GUIs
- Existing drawings to be corrected
- Office action objecting to drawings
- Notes on what you want to claim
What we deliver
Ready for each office.
- Perspective and six orthographic views
- Solid and broken lines as agreed
- Surface shading to office conventions
- Consistent scale across all views
- Figure numbers and view descriptions
- PDF, TIFF and JPG files
- Editable source files on request
- Versions adapted for other offices
Design drawings prepared with the claim in mind.
Illustrators who work alongside design attorneys, using AutoCAD, Illustrator and CorelDraw.
Scope advice
Solid and broken lines chosen with a design attorney.
Consistent sets
Every view matches, avoiding the most common objection.
Office-ready
USPTO, EUIPO, Hague, India, China and Japan formats.
GUI expertise
Icons, screens and animated sequences.
Fast delivery
Typically three to five working days.
Confidentiality
Unreleased designs protected under strict NDA.
Questions about design drawings.
Answers to what designers, brands and attorneys ask us most.
Launching a product?
Send us photos or CAD files. We will reply with the views, timeline and fee within one business day.
Request a quote01What is a design patent drawing?
A drawing that shows the ornamental appearance of a product, such as its shape, configuration and surface ornament. In a design application, the drawings define what is protected.
02Which views are required?
Usually a perspective view plus front, back, left, right, top and bottom views, so the design is fully disclosed. Some offices allow fewer views, others expect all six orthographic views.
03What do broken lines mean?
Broken lines show features that are not part of the claimed design, such as a strap, a cable or the environment. They let you claim the part that matters and stop copies that change other details.
04Can I file photographs instead of drawings?
Many offices accept photographs, but rules differ and you usually cannot mix drawings and photographs in one design. Line drawings give more control over scope.
05Do I need surface shading?
It is strongly encouraged in the US and helps every office understand contours and surfaces. We apply shading to each office’s conventions.
06Can you draw GUIs and animated icons?
Yes. We prepare screen designs and frame sequences for animated designs, where the office allows them.
07How long does it take?
Typically three to five working days, depending on the product and number of views, with faster options for urgent filings.
Your design, claimed exactly as you intend.
Send product photos, sketches or CAD files. Our team will reply within one business day.
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