Patent Figure Workflow Assessment
Evaluate how efficiently your team handles patent figure preparation, revisions, formatting, prosecution support activities, and long-term figure continuity.
About This Assessment
This assessment evaluates:
• Workflow Predictability
• Revision Handling
• Formatting & Consistency
• Collaboration
• Workload Management
• Continuity & Reuse
Time Required: 5-10 Minutes
What You'll Receive
Workflow Score
Category Breakdown
Improvement Opportunities
Recommended Next Steps
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Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).
Workflow Predictability
1. I understand exactly how figure requests are submitted.
2. Figure work follows a consistent process.
3. Revision requests are clearly communicated.
4. Responsibilities are clearly defined.
5. Figure work rarely becomes chaotic near deadlines.
Revision Handling
1. Attorney markup is easy to interpret.
2. Minor revisions can be completed quickly.
3. Office Action updates are handled efficiently.
4. Figures can be revised without rebuilding them.
5. Most revisions can be completed the same day.
Formatting & Consistency
1. Figure formatting is consistent across matters.
2. Reference numbering is standardized.
3. Templates are used regularly.
4. Figure quality standards are documented.
5. Review cycles rarely identify formatting errors.
Collaboration
1. Communication with attorneys is efficient.
2. Figure feedback is received promptly.
3. Revision instructions are usually clear.
4. Questions are resolved quickly.
5. Inventor-related figure changes are handled efficiently.
Workload Management
1. Work can be reassigned easily.
2. Deadlines are manageable.
3. Filing spikes are handled effectively.
4. New team members can learn workflows quickly.
5. Workflow stress remains manageable.
Continuity & Reuse
1. Editable source files are preserved.
2. Existing figures can be reused.
3. Related filings can reuse figure assets.
4. Continuation work benefits from prior figure assets.
5. Figure continuity is maintained across prosecution.
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