The literal meaning of the word Patent translation means to translate anything related to a Patent into another desired/relevant language. However, on legal aspects, Patent Translation works to translate a patent written in the current language into another. This proves to be a daunting task as the meaning of the contents should not change. Therefore,[…]
Computer-assisted translation or machine-assisted/aided translation refers to a software-based automatic translation utility which helps the translators in their translation work. This basically functions by translating text and storing it along with the source text into a database. This helps in further patent translation work by using that database for any queries in the future. This[…]
Technical Translation refers to the Translation of Technical documents from one language to another language. Here, Technical document means any specialized subject document that needs proper knowledge and definition to the related terminology. For example, subjects related to electronics, medical sciences, engineering, laws, etc. However, Technical Translation for the Patents is the most commonly used[…]
It’s easy to get confused among a certified translator and a certified translation. There are significant differences between the two. In this article, we will find out what do we mean by a certified translation. Also, we will clear some common misconceptions about it. Also, one must translate only the relevant portion of the patent.[…]
Language is the key constraint when it comes to patent translation. Every word has multiple antonyms and synonyms which vary from language to language. Such as the word ‘Sentence’ refers to a grammatical meaning in English but in Chinese it means execution. Let’s learn the importance of accuracy in patent translation and why it is[…]
Scientific and technical translation is not like a simple linguistic translation. It associates with itself in-depth knowledge of technical terms. These translations are very much important at any point in time. You might require a translated text of your patent application at the time of drafting the application. Therefore, it is very much prudent to[…]
The general conception (or misconception) among the patent applicants is that the machine translation is better than human translation. Patent translation is the basic instrument for understanding patents, applications and other relevant prior art in different languages from different regions. You need to be certain about the translation when you are researching and distinguishing your[…]
Patent translation comprises the translation of special language texts which associate with patent language. However, there are different Patent Translation Challenges that come along with it. Here, translation doesn’t simply mean to translate the content within the patent application from one language to another. There are a number of factors that make this piece of[…]
Patent Technical Translation or non-literary translation refers to the translation performed on technical subject matters. Adding the word ‘technical’, with ‘translation’, increases its credibility and behind the scene efforts in the market. One must be entirely focused, experienced, and technical subject expert to perform this job; otherwise, any minute mistake can change the sense of[…]
As the term describes, translation memory can be thought of as, ‘Memory or data saved from previous translations’. Translation memory functions as a set of a database that stores previously translated segments with their source segments, in the form of translation units, to make future translations much easier and faster. It is one utility of[…]
