Recently updated on January 12th, 2024 at 11:27 am
In today’s globalized marketplace, it’s becoming increasingly imperative to protect your intellectual property (IP) rights in foreign countries where your company conducts its business. There is no better way to do this than registering your technology patents and trademarks in the target foreign jurisdictions. This is why you need professional Chinese patent translation services to help translate your inventions and legal documents into Chinese with quality and speed.
In this article, we’ll review:
Table of Contents
- What’s a Patent?
- Why Do You Need Professional Chinese Patent Translation Services?
- Why Should You Hire a Professional Chinese Patent Translation Services Provider?
- Patent Translation Services by Chinese Copywriter
- Frequently Asked Questions
What’s a Patent?
A patent is granted by a national patent office or by a regional office that carries out the task for a number of countries, giving the inventor or owner the legal right for making, using, or selling an invention.
Why Do You Need Professional Chinese Patent Translation Services?
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) makes it possible to seek patent protection for an invention simultaneously in each of a large number of countries by filing a single “international” patent application instead of filing several separate national or regional patent applications. PCT can grant IP protection in up to 143 countries. However, to fully comply with the requirements of the five largest patent offices (IP5) in the world, much of the application materials must be translated into the target jurisdiction’s official language.
Patent translation is different from other forms of translation and translating patents requires a particular terminology as well as an extensive knowledge of the relevant area. Therefore, when you’re looking for Chinese patent translation services providers to translate patent claims, patent descriptions, and legal documentation regarding a patent dispute, it is advised to work with a professional patent translation office to achieve the desired results within the given time frame. When you are translating a patent for an international market, every detail matters. Discrepancies in your original patent and your foreign language patents could cost you millions.
Why Should You Hire a Professional Chinese Patent Translation Services Provider?
A poorly translated patent can cause many problems:
- Mistranslation can lead to wasted research and development efforts.
- Commencement of the patent process cannot be completed.
- Deviation from the intended claim could make the patent worthless.
- Mistranslation adds the extra cost of additional filings, attorney fees, etc.
- The scope of a patent gets directly limited by flawed translation.
Patent Translation Services by Chinese Copywriter
Chinese patent translation services are once again in big demand because of recent government regulations to rigorously enforce international IP protection in the country. This is why smart multinational companies are all taking advantage of the new law to register their patents locally to advance business objectives in China.
The patent application is a complex process, where content plays a crucial role. In patent translation, the accuracy of translation is of utmost importance. This necessitates that along with being a bilingual translator, a patent translator also needs to possess subject-matter expertise and familiarity with the patent law.
Types of Patent Materials We Translate
- Invention Summary
- Abstract
- Detailed Description of the Invention
- Prior Art References
- Drawings
- Claim Set
- Office Action and Response
- Attorney-Client Communication
- Patent Publication
Translation of Patents: “For Filing” vs. “For Information”
Sometimes a patent needs to be translated for information only. Such translation is typically required when translating patents for litigation or for investigation of the prior art. Translation of a patent “for information” is a more literal translation and closely follows the original patent’s content, sequence, and style.
PCT Filing for International Patent Protection
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an international treaty that simplifies and unifies the procedure to file for patent applications in multiple countries in the EU and other parts of the world. However, a PCT application itself doesn’t automatically grant a company the patent in the related countries. In order to obtain your patent, a subsequent application must be filed in the required language with the local jurisdiction.
Patent Drawings Localization
Effective translations of international patents require expert patent drawing services to provide accurate patent illustrations and figures that are compliant with local patent laws and regulations.
Utility Patent Translation
A utility patent covers new or improved and useful products, processes, or machines. Chinese Copywriter’s patent translation services are provided by translators with expertise in this specialization in diverse domains and various jurisdictions around the world.
Design Patent Translation
A design patent relates to the ornamental design of a functional item in a specific industry. To qualify for a design patent, the subject must be new in the sense that no single, identical design exists in the prior art, it must satisfy the ornamental standards, and it must be original to the inventor or inventors seeking protection.
When it comes to trusting your international patent translation to a partner, the right words matter. And so do the timing, quality, value, and cost savings. Chinese Copywriter is the leading Chinese patent translation services provider in the business world with the highest customer satisfaction level and affordable patent translation pricing. Our global team of native Chinese translators not only possess great linguistic ability, but they are also technology professionals representing a range of industry verticals with deep domain expertise in patent and technical documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is patent translation?
Patent translation is the process of converting any patent-related content from one language to another.
Can I use Google Translate for patent documents?
No, though the accuracy of Google Translate improves a lot in recent years, still it falls prey to different errors. It might be workable for informal usage, but rather risky and inaccurate for patent documents.
Do you provide Chinese patent translations for utility patents?
Yes, we provide Chinese patent translation services for utility patents. We have a team of experienced patent translators who are familiar with the terminology and conventions used in utility patents and they understand the importance of accuracy and technicality in patent translation. They will be able to translate the claims and the specification of your utility patent application into Chinese.
Do you provide Chinese patent translations for design patents?
Yes, our team of experienced patent translators are familiar with the terminology and conventions used in design patents. They will translate the drawings and the written description of your design patent application into Chinese, ensuring that all the technical details are accurately conveyed.
Do you provide Chinese patent translation services for provisional patent applications?
Yes, we provide Chinese patent translation services for provisional patent applications. Our team of experienced patent translators are familiar with the terminology and conventions used in provisional patent applications. They are able to translate the claims and the specification of your provisional patent application into Chinese.
How familiar are your Chinese patent translators with patent laws and regulations?
Our Chinese patent translators are highly familiar with patent laws and regulations. They have a good understanding of the legal and technical aspects of patent translation and are familiar with the patent laws and regulations in China, as well as international patent laws and regulations, such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
How do you handle confidential or sensitive information in Chinese patent translations?
We take the handling of confidential or sensitive information in Chinese patent translations very seriously. We understand the importance of protecting confidential or sensitive information in patent translations, and we have strict procedures in place to ensure the protection of such information.
Our translators are required to sign a confidentiality agreement before starting any project. We also have secure systems in place for storing and transmitting confidential or sensitive information, such as password-protected files and encrypted communications.
Translator
Ouyang is a seasoned Chinese translator with 13 years of experience. With proficiency in translating for tourism, cosmetics, textiles, electronics, footwear, kitchenware, legal fields, and more, she helps businesses thrive in the Chinese market. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.