Patent translation
Patents are official documents that grant a person, company, or invention exclusive legal protection for an innovative invention, allowing the inventor to use it commercially without anyone copying it. As inventions can extend beyond their country of origin, it is important to translate them to ensure their protection around the world. Patent translation therefore plays an important role in intellectual property, as it means that the invention cannot be appropriated by another person or company.
The key points of patent translation
As with technical translations, translating patents requires a high level of expertise in the sector in question. It should also be kept in mind that these documents mix both technical and legal terminology, hence the importance of ensuring an accurate translation, as the details of the patent can affect both legal and commercial outcomes.
Logically, patents explain, step-by-step and piece-by-piece, how the invention works. The translation must therefore be as clear as possible, with no room for any ambiguity that could lead to misunderstanding.
Patent translations must be checked meticulously, as even the slightest typo or lack of clarity may lead to the document being rejected by the relevant authorities. As patents have a precise structure, the translator must also follow it and be familiar with the formatting of the application and related documents.
Paul Smith, native English translator specialising in patents
Patent translation is a critical task for many industries, so it is important that it be done accurately. Patent translation requires specialist knowledge and experience, as well as a thorough understanding of the documents. I have devoted a lot of time to technical translation since I began my career as a professional translator over 20 years ago. I therefore have a broad command of specialised vocabularies, as well as proficiency in the target language.
Please feel free to contact me if you need your patent translated from Spanish to English. My extensive experience as a translator means I can guarantee an optimal translation that meets all requirements, always focusing on the accuracy and precision of technical terms and expressions, so your patent is translated clearly and unambiguously.