Author: Aindrila Mitra

When you’re building something in biotech or medtech, drawings are not just nice add-ons. They are the backbone of your patent. Unlike software or consumer gadgets, these inventions often involve molecules, cells, tissues, devices that interact with the body, or complex systems that mix biology with engineering. Without clear, smart, and well-crafted drawings, your patent…

When you’re filing a patent, the figures can make or break your application. They’re not decoration. They’re not “optional extras.” They are the visual proof of your idea—the part examiners and investors look at first. If your drawings are clear, consistent, and complete, your application moves smoothly. If they’re sloppy or confusing, you risk delays,…

Building a startup is like building a rocket ship while you’re already in the air. Every choice matters—what tools you use, who you hire, how you spend, and how fast you can move. One of the hardest choices founders face is deciding whether to keep work in-house, outsource it, or hand it over to smart…

Every great product starts as a rough idea. Maybe it’s a drawing on the back of a napkin. Maybe it’s some code you hacked together over a weekend. Or maybe it’s just a voice memo you left yourself because inspiration struck while you were walking to get coffee. Why Speed Matters More Than Perfection Speed…

When you present data, the way your figures look is as important as the numbers they show. A messy chart distracts. An inconsistent diagram confuses. But when every figure in your report, pitch, or paper follows the same design, the reader feels guided instead of lost. Consistency in style makes your work appear more professional,…

When you file a patent, your drawings matter just as much as your words. They show the story of your invention in a way words alone can’t. But here’s the catch: the patent office is very strict about drawings. Even small mistakes—like a missing line, a wrong label, or shading that looks unclear—can lead to…

Filing a patent online sounds simple—you upload your work and hit submit. But here’s the truth: most rejections in electronic filing don’t happen because the idea is weak. They happen because the file itself isn’t in the right format. A patent office won’t even look at your invention if your PDF has the wrong font,…

When you’re building something new—whether it’s a device, a system, or even a piece of software—the way you show it matters just as much as the way you describe it. Patent drawings aren’t just pictures. They’re part of the legal record that proves what you invented. If they’re wrong, incomplete, or inconsistent, your patent application…

When it comes to patents, small mistakes can turn into big problems. One of the most common traps founders and inventors fall into is inconsistency. Maybe the title says one thing, the claims say another, and the drawings show something slightly different. On the surface, it doesn’t seem like a big deal. But to the…

When you’re working on a patent, a single wrong number can ruin everything. One digit out of place in a drawing or a mismatch between a figure and the text can lead to confusion, delays, or even rejection. That’s why catching reference number mistakes is one of the smartest moves you can make early on.…