Tip of the Week: Tip #11 of 25

Tip 11 – A picture’s worth a thousand words
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“A picture is worth a thousand words” is something we’ve all heard throughout our lives. It’s why billboards and televisions ads aren’t just text and talking. The pictures and illustrations help to tell the story. They convey the point, and do so faster and better than text alone. The same can be said about your invention. A sketch of your invention is important and should be included with your written information, which is hopefully in your Inventor’s Notebook. And don’t worry, you don’t have to be da Vinci.

A sketch is important because it acts as visual aid to your written information. For instance, when explaining your idea to your marketing consultant or patent attorney a sketch will make it much easier for them to understand your invention than just your explanation alone.

Don’t worry about your drawing skills. Most people aren’t artist, but you don’t need to be. Often, stick figures and rough sketches will serve the initial purpose of helping to identify your product. When the time comes patent draftsmen and professional 3-D artists can greatly enhance your drawings

My recommendation is to make a sketch, even if it’s just chicken scratch, and keep it with your written description. In your drawings, do your best to include the general shape and look of your invention. Make sure to sketch out and identify unique parts and aspects of your idea. If your drawing skills are like mine, and leave a lot to be desired, then insure to label your sketches.

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