Patent Translation Services
Our patent translation services will help you to guarantee the uniqueness of your idea in terms that translate across the globe. Our translations are done by native-speaking translators who are legal and technical experts and experienced patent translators.
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Our Professional Patent Translation Service
Protecting your intellectual property on the international stage has never been more important, and our patent translation services will help you to guarantee the uniqueness of your idea in terms that translate across the globe.
Our business translation service is backed by multilingual patent translators with technical and legal expertise, a must for patent translations.
This ensures accuracy and precision in the patent filing process, and compliance with patent law and protection standards. We simplify the patent translation process by providing integrated services to simplify translation management.
Choosing a patent translation agency that meets global filing standards, as stipulated in the Paris Convention laid out by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and has patent law and technical terminology expertise is key.
The patent industry is unique because patent translations go beyond simple linguistic translation to align with intellectual property and legal matters. High-quality translation requires industry-specific terminology, clarity, and precise communication.
According to industry research over 90% of high-tech companies use patent translation services. Patent translations account for 15% of the global content translation market with over 120,000 patent applications translated annually for the European market.
Our Patent Translation Service:
| Patent Type | Specify the type of patent (e.g., utility patent, design patent, etc.) | Examples: Utility patent, Design patent, Plant patent |
| Languages | Source language and target language | Examples: German → English, English → Japanese |
| Technical Terminology | Ensure accurate translation of technical and scientific terms specific to the patent’s field | Use of specialized glossaries and terminology databases related to the industry |
| Accuracy | Ensure precision in translating descriptions, claims, and legal specifications | Quality control processes with multiple rounds of reviews |
| Confidentiality | Guarantee the confidentiality of the patent content during and after translation | Use of non-disclosure agreements, secure data handling, and restricted access |
| Legal Compliance | Ensure the translation adheres to the legal and regulatory standards of the target country patent laws | Consultation with patent attorneys to ensure compliance with local patent office requirements |
| Patent Terminology Consistency | Maintain consistent terminology throughout the patent document | Regular consistency checks against glossaries and industry standards |
| CAT Tools Used | Translation tools to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency | Examples: SDL Trados, MemoQ, or specialized patent translation memory software |
| Field Expertise | Involvement of translators with expertise in the relevant technical field (e.g., biotechnology, IT) | Selection of translators with specific backgrounds in the patent’s technical domain |
| Certification | Provision of certified translations if required for official submissions | Offering certification for translated patents as required by the relevant patent office or legal entity |
| Final Quality Check | Thorough review and quality assurance by a team of translators, proofreaders, and legal experts | Ensures the document is complete, accurate, and ready for submission to patent authorities |
What is a patent?
The patent application process involves the inventor (or their lawyer) filing the details of the invention with the local patent office and it is then assessed for novelty and compliance with local and international patent laws.
In many cases, patentability is key to a company’s success. Once a patent is granted the owner has to pay an annual fee to keep it which is usually 20 to 25 years.
What are patent translation services?
Patent translation deals with translating patent documents from one language to another for international patent applications. The process typically includes several legal documents such as patent applications, specifications, claims, and patent office actions to comply with local patent laws and regulations. Some examples are listed below:
- Trademarks
- Patent Applications
- Patent Litigation
- PCT Applications
- Patent Specifications
- Quality Control
Official patent translations
Patent translation offers several benefits:
- Accurate patent translations ensure legal compliance with the patent laws of different countries and you can expand your intellectual property protection globally.
- By translating your patents you prevent infringement in multiple jurisdictions.
- Patent translation is necessary for filing international patent applications in foreign countries and to protect your inventions internationally.
- With translated patents, you can leverage your intellectual property for competitive advantage in new markets.
- Accurate translations ensure all stakeholders understand the scope and details of the patent.
In most cases, a sworn translator is not required for patent translations but many legal bodies and patent offices prefer the translation to be certified. Certified translations add an extra layer of trust as the translator takes full legal responsibility for the translation.
Our professional patent translation services ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance, so your patent documents meet the legal requirements of various patent offices.
When do you need patent translating services?
When filing a patent abroad, you will need experienced translating services to ensure that the translated version is exactly the same as the original patent document. This is High-quality patent translation provides global intellectual property protection. A professional translation protects your patent from infringement and makes sure it meets international patent filing standards. Accurately translating patent drawings correctly also helps ensure they comply with all necessary laws.
Espresso Translations’ patent document translation services ensure accuracy in translating patents into any language. Our translations are not only linguistically correct but also meet the legal and technical requirements for official filing in international patent offices.
Many businesses, especially in the technology sector, need professional patent translation services when filing a patent internationally. Whether expanding intellectual property protection abroad or presenting an invention to potential investors, translating patents will protect IP rights across borders.
For companies within the European Union, filing with the European Patent Office allows for intellectual property protection across member states.
What are the different types of patents translated?
The three types of patents recognized by U.S. law are:
- utility patents which protect new inventions,
- design patents which protect the visual appearance of a product,
- plant patents which protect the discovery or invention of new plant.
These require translation to protect against intellectual property rights infringement.
Typically, these patents cover technical inventions with global appeal, so a professional patent translation is necessary. Our local patent law firms guarantee compliance with applicable patent regulations.
Country-Specific Patent Translation Services
Our high-quality patent translation services ensure the patent translations meet local patent laws, regulations, and standards. And, patent translations for European countries need to comply with the European Patent Convention (EPC). By understanding and following these specific requirements our translation services ensure your patents are translated accurately and legally compliant in any target country.
Template for certified patents translation services
Here is an example of a certified patent translation carried out by our translators:
How do you translate a patent?
Our translation process is focused on accuracy and consistency, we use specialized CAT tools, machine translation technology, and terminology databases to ensure the final translation meets legal translation standards. We also undertake localization of the patent.
The patent application process can be very difficult and time-consuming to go through, and it is very important to make sure that you have an accurate, high-quality translation for your patent forms and paperwork. It is common to find that different countries or jurisdictions will have a range of different language and terminology requirements for patent applications, so you need to make sure that they are right. Our experts can help you translate your patent paperwork properly, and make sure it is filled out into the forms properly and accurately. This should help make sure that your patent process is smooth and easy.
Where can I find the best patent translation companies near me?
There is no need for a local search, as expert patent translation companies like Espresso are available online. You can be sure patent documents will be translated to the highest standard, for official filings.
We have helped biotech companies, government agencies, patent attorneys when translating patent documents which makes us the leading provider of patent translation over the years. The more effectively a patent translator can make their translation chime with the vocabulary and style of a patent application in a given country, the better your chances of being awarded a more robust and profitable patent.
That’s why when you use our translation services for your intellectual property translation, we can guarantee this depth of knowledge in our contract professional translators, alongside a promise that they will always be translating into their mother tongue, which ensures that every time they translate, the final text reads fluently and naturally to native speakers.
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What are the patent translation rates?
Patent translation costs from $35 per page, plus any certification or legalization fees. The total cost depends on the word count, terminology, languages, patent filing requirements, and delivery time.
Prior art can be an obstacle for patent applicants and we have solutions to simplify the translation process, to ensure clarity in decision-making.
To get a quote please submit your patent application documents through our contact page. We will send you a detailed quote for your project within a few hours.
What do our customers say?
We are proud of our clients, and have translated patents from artificial intelligence to biotechnology inventions. Our experts in US patent law and international intellectual property rights can translate patent documents for multiple jurisdictions to comply with legal standards and patent office guidelines.
We recently hired Espresso Translations to handle translating a USPTO-approved patent related to AI, in regard to an application to the European Patent Office. Espresso’s translators collaborated with our software engineers and lawyers, and the end result was an EPO-approved patent that we now use in our overseas markets.
– Conti, Legal Director
Espresso Translations really went the extra mile when we needed to translate our patent for the medical device we developed at the University of Milan. From the beginning Dr. Maria Rossi and her team showed us a level of expertise we didn’t expect, especially when it came to bioengineering terminology and European patent law.
– Ferraro, CEO
How long does technical patent translation take?
It takes 1-2 business days to translate a patent from other common languages to English. For multiple languages or highly technical terminology projects the timeframe may be longer. But we have an ultra-rapid service for projects with tight deadlines.
To get an exact turnaround time for your international patent translation, ask us for a quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose our patent translation agency?
Espresso Translations offers:
– ISO certified quality assured translation process
– Professional translation services with a proven track record
– Legal translators experienced in intellectual property rights and international patent protection
– Specialist patent agents, patent attorneys, and linguistic experts
How to become a patent translator?
A patent translator must know not only the relevant legal and technical language but also have gained extensive experience in drafting intellectual property rights documents and patent law. Education and experience in specific industries such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, technology, and financial services also help ensure the highest level of accuracy during translation.
What does a patent translator do?
They translate a patent without affecting its legal integrity, localize it, and, if required, legalize the translated documents.When you need a diploma translations, rather than doing it yourself, a much better choice is to ask an established translation provider like Espresso Translations to provide certified diploma translation services.
Why Outsource Patent & IP Translation Projects?
There are several advantages to allowing external experts to do this type of work:
– Expert translators who specialize in patent law and high-quality translations.
– Eliminate the need for in-house translation teams or corporate legal departments to deal with international patent law.
– Increased efficiency and faster turnaround times because agencies have streamlined processes and resources to handle large volumes of work, and guarantee fast delivery.
– Superior quality and accuracy from highly qualified translators, resulting in more accurate and precise translations, with fewer errors.
– Translators who understand the regulations and local patent laws of different countries ensures compliance.
– Strict security protocols in place to ensure confidentiality and protect sensitive patent information.
Whatever your patent translation needs, Espresso Translations’ trusted and cost-effective international patent and IP translation services can help.