FOR UNIVERSITIES & TRAINING PROGRAMS
Teach Patent Drawing Skills with Ready-Made Courses, Toolkit & Cloud Labs
Give students, researchers, and faculty a complete patent drawing environment — without wrestling with lab installs or device restrictions.
IP DaVinci helps universities deliver practical patent drawing skills using Microsoft Visio, our IP DaVinci Toolkit, and optional cloud desktops that work on any device.
- 30+ Visio-based micro-courses for patent drawings.
- IP DaVinci Toolkit with templates & stencils included.
- Optional cloud workspaces so any student can participate, even without Windows.
What Universities Get with IP DaVinci
Combine training, toolkit, cloud labs, and optional studio services into one cohesive program.
TRAINING
Patent Drawing School — Visio Edition
30+ short, focused micro-courses teaching students, researchers, and staff how to create patent-ready figures in Visio.
- ✔ Covers basics, annotation, flowcharts, system diagrams, graphs, GUI screenshots & more
- ✔ Ideal for law, engineering, design, entrepreneurship & IP courses
- ✔ Can be used as a stand-alone course or embedded into existing classes
TOOLKIT
IP DaVinci Toolkit for Visio
Visio templates (Letter & A4) plus 11 patent-focused stencils — the same toolkit we use in our own Studio.
- ✔ Support for design & utility patent figures
- ✔ Annotation, flowcharts, tables, graphs, GUI, symbols & more
- ✔ Standardizes how all students and staff build figures
CLOUD LABS
DaVinci Cloud Workspace (Optional)
Managed Visio desktops in the cloud so students can participate from Mac, iPad, Linux, or Chromebooks.
- ✔ No local Windows/Visio installs required
- ✔ Toolkit & Training preloaded in each workspace
- ✔ Perfect for remote, hybrid, and mixed-device programs
STUDIO
IP DaVinci Studio (Optional)
Our own patent drawing Studio can support capstone projects, faculty patents, or complex research filings.
- ✔ Examiner-friendly figures for real filings
- ✔ Support for design & utility patent applications
- ✔ Great for tech transfer offices & incubators
Four Solutions. One Integrated System for Academic Programs.
Use any product on its own — or combine them into a complete patent drawing curriculum and lab environment.
COURSES
Patent Drawing School
Micro-course library that teaches students to create professional patent drawings in Visio.
- ✔ Short, focused lessons for busy students
- ✔ Step-by-step demos with matching practice diagrams
- ✔ Can be used in full courses, modules, or workshops
TOOLING
IP DaVinci Toolkit
Templates & 11 stencils that give students and faculty a repeatable way to build patent figures.
- ✔ Letter & A4 templates with correct page setup
- ✔ Stencils for annotation, flowcharts, graphs, UI, tables & more
- ✔ Ensures consistency across all student submissions
CLOUD LABS
DaVinci Cloud Workspace
Cloud-based Visio desktops for students without Windows devices or with locked-down machines.
- ✔ Students log in from any modern browser
- ✔ Visio, Toolkit & course materials preconfigured
- ✔ Ideal for remote programs and mixed-device campuses
EXPERT SUPPORT
IP DaVinci Studio
Done-for-you drawings for faculty patents, incubator projects, and tech transfer filings.
- ✔ Clean, examiner-friendly drawings ready for filing
- ✔ Supports complex systems, GUIs, graphs & design patents
- ✔ Available as an add-on service for selected cases
Outcomes for Universities & Training Programs
Practical skills for students, smoother workflows for faculty, and clearer drawings for real filings.
Students Learn a Transferable, Practical Skill
Students don’t just hear about patent drawings — they actually practice creating them in Visio, using tools similar to what firms and IP teams use in practice.
- ✔ Portfolio-ready example figures for CVs & job interviews
- ✔ Better collaboration with patent counsel and tech transfer offices
- ✔ Hands-on understanding of how diagrams support claims
Faculty & Researchers Get Better Drawings for Patents
IP DaVinci Toolkit and training help research teams submit clearer figures, reducing back-and-forth with patent counsel and improving filing quality.
- ✔ Standardized diagrams across lab, department, or center
- ✔ Less time spent fixing non-compliant drawings
- ✔ Option to route complex cases to IP DaVinci Studio
IT & Program Admins Avoid Lab Headaches
Cloud Workspace and clear licensing options mean less time wrestling with installs and more time focusing on teaching and research.
- ✔ No need to install Visio on every lab machine
- ✔ Cloud access for students on Macs, iPads & Chromebooks
- ✔ Documented licensing & compliance for peace of mind
Suggested Bundles for Universities
Start small with one course, or roll out a complete patent drawing environment for your program.
Course + Toolkit Bundle
For a single class or small program
Includes:
- Full access to Patent Drawing School — Visio Edition
- IP DaVinci Toolkit (templates + 11 stencils) for enrolled students
- Instructor guide on how to integrate modules into existing courses
Options:
- Department-level or program-wide licensing
- Faculty access for curriculum design
Cloud Lab Bundle
For remote, hybrid, or mixed-device cohorts
Includes:
- DaVinci Cloud Workspace for each participating student
- Preloaded Visio, IP DaVinci Toolkit & course materials
- Ideal for Mac, iPad, Linux & Chromebook environments
Options:
- BYOL (students bring their own Visio licenses) where available
- Short-term access aligned with course start/end dates
Research & Tech Transfer Bundle
For research centers, incubators & tech transfer offices
Includes:
- Patent Drawing School access for selected researchers & IP staff
- IP DaVinci Toolkit for research groups
- Optional IP DaVinci Studio credits for real patent filings
Options:
- Support for faculty patents & spin-out companies
- Joint workshops or guest lectures on patent drawing best practices
Licensing, Cloud & LMS Integration
How It Works Behind the Scenes
We know universities care deeply about licensing, IT policy, and LMS integration. IP DaVinci is designed to fit into that world cleanly:
Visio Licensing:
Students and staff can often use existing Visio Plan 2 licenses provided by your institution (BYOL model), or we can help you design a short-term, course-aligned licensing plan.Cloud Workspaces (Optional):
For students without Windows or without local administrative rights, DaVinci Cloud Workspace provides browser-based access to fully configured Visio desktops. This can be used for:- Specific courses
- Named research groups
- Remote or hybrid learners
For more detail, you can review:
LMS Integration & Delivery: Our Patent Drawing School content is designed to work alongside your existing LMS (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, etc.). Common patterns include:
- Linking directly to course modules from within your LMS
- Using specific micro-courses as required or optional modules
- Offering the training as part of entrepreneurship, IP, or research skills programs
If you’d like, we can start with a small pilot for one course, lab, or program, then expand once you’ve seen how it fits your students and curriculum.
Interested in a Pilot for Your Course or Program?
Tell us about your students, devices, and teaching goals — we’ll suggest a simple, compliant setup.