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Patent translation does more than convey information: its top priority is preserving the claim scope of the original. Unlike ordinary technical documents, patents are legal documents, so their legal effect and scope of protection must be expressed precisely. Defining the scope of protection: A single word or symbol in a claim can broaden or narrow a patent's scope, so patent translation requires a far higher level of legal precision than general technical translation. Consistent terminology and standard formats: Each element must be referred to by the same term throughout the specification, and translations must strictly follow each patent office's filing formats and examination requirements. Specialists and multi-stage review: A subject-specialist translator in the relevant technical field handles the initial translation. It is then checked by a specialist reviewer and by our in-house AI, ZEONi, and finally proofread by a native speaker, verifying both the technical context and the legal effect.

We use a three-stage quality assurance system involving domain experts, our in-house AI, and native-speaker proofreaders. With each stage playing a distinct role, we accurately capture both the technical context and the legal effect. Stage 1 (Technical review): A subject-specialist translator with a background in the relevant field, such as chemistry, biotech, mechanical engineering, or semiconductors, completes the translation. A specialist reviewer in that field then checks it for technical accuracy and context. Stage 2 (AI precision check): ZEONi, our in-house AI, automatically detects subtle errors that people can easily miss, such as mismatched numbers and units, inconsistent terminology within the specification, and filing format errors. Stage 3 (Final native-speaker proofreading): A native speaker of the target language reviews the translation for natural legal phrasing and readability, giving it completeness. With AI handling precision checks and people handling technical context, this complementary approach delivers consistently high translation quality.

Turnaround times vary by project, but as a general guide, our standard service is completed within 10 days and our rush service within 3 days. High-volume capacity: By dividing work among our specialists and using streamlined in-house processes, we can handle projects of more than 200 pages a day. Delivery date: After reviewing the volume, technical complexity, and file format of your documents, along with your preferred due date, we'll provide a firm date. Project management: From job receipt onward, a dedicated PM oversees file formats, security requirements, and your submission schedule.

Format check in advance: When you submit your project, let us know which CAT tool you use (Trados, memoQ, Wordfast, etc.) or which delivery format you need, and we'll confirm whether we can support it. Supported formats: We deliver in the format you request, including MS Word, HLT, and SDLXLIFF.