patentplan.de

What It Is

PatentPlan is a specialist drafting and 3D service provider for industrial property use cases. Its core offering is not a general-purpose design tool, but visual materials that meet institutional requirements for patent, utility model, trademark, and design applications. The official website states that its drawings can be prepared according to the requirements of DPMA, EPA, WIPO, HABM, and others, with services covering first priority filings, subsequent applications, and drawing amendments in response to examination reports.

Core Capabilities

Its service portfolio is fairly comprehensive: patent drawings can be created from sketches, design drafts, or photos; for design applications, it provides various views, visual disclaimers, and professional photography on neutral backgrounds. Its 3D services include multi-color and monochrome renderings, surface and color adjustments for 3D models, alternative production when STP files are missing, as well as 3D CAD drawings and 3D-printed prototypes. For teams that need to handle patent presentation, design disclosure, and product development validation at the same time, this one-stop capability has clear value.

Licensing, Pricing, and Collaboration

The official website does not disclose copyright ownership, usage rights for deliverables, NDAs, pricing, payment methods, or delivery timelines, so buyers should request a quote and confirm contract terms before making a commercial decision. On the collaboration side, the site only states that work can be carried out according to customer requirements and that concept/form consulting is available. The team supports German, English, Spanish, and Croatian; there is no visible mention of a client portal, online review, or multi-user collaboration workflow.

Pros, Cons, and Who It’s For

Its strengths lie in deep vertical expertise: the website cites more than 30 years of experience, 60,000+ patents, 4,000+ designs, and 120+ clients, and it can handle differences in international filing rules. The main drawback is limited transparency. Supported export formats can only be inferred indirectly from references to STP, Catia V5, and patent office requirements; there is no explicit file-format list. PatentPlan is a good fit for patent agencies, corporate IP departments, hardware startups, and industrial design teams. If you only need standard marketing renders or low-cost modeling, it may not be the most economical option.

Access from China and Alternatives

Access from China is not covered in the source material and should be considered unknown. Payment methods are also not disclosed, so cross-border customers should confirm whether bank transfer, credit card, or other payment options are available. Chinese users who need Chinese-language communication, fast invoicing, or local confidentiality procedures may consider drawing teams affiliated with domestic patent agencies, specialized patent drawing providers, or local industrial design/3D modeling teams with Catia, SolidWorks, or Blender capabilities as alternatives.