Expert Patent
Translations
in London
Protect your intellectual property globally with precise, legally-compliant patent translations. Our specialist translators combine technical expertise with deep understanding of international patent law.
Certified Accuracy
100% acceptance rate at patent offices
Comprehensive Patent Translation Services
From initial filings to international validations, we provide end-to-end translation solutions for all your intellectual property needs.
Patent Application Translation
Complete translation of patent applications including specifications, claims, abstracts, and drawings descriptions for national and international filings.
- Full specification translation
- Claims & abstract
- Drawing annotations
European Patent Validation
Validated translations for EP patents entering the national phase across all European Patent Convention member states.
- All 38 EPC countries
- Official certification
- Deadline management
Prior Art Search Translation
Translation of prior art documents, including foreign patents and technical literature, to support patentability searches and FTO analyses.
- Foreign patent translation
- Technical literature
- Summary reports
Patent Litigation Support
Expert translation services for patent disputes, including office action responses, opposition proceedings, and court documentation.
- Office action responses
- Opposition documents
- Expert witness support
Technical Field Specialisation
Specialist translators with advanced degrees and industry experience in specific technical domains ensure precise terminology.
- Pharma & biotech
- Mechanical engineering
- Software & electronics
Urgent & Express Service
Meet critical filing deadlines with our expedited translation service, available 24/7 for time-sensitive patent matters.
- 24-48 hour turnaround
- Weekend availability
- Deadline guarantee
How We Ensure Excellence
Our rigorous quality assurance process guarantees translations that meet the highest standards of accuracy and legal compliance.
Expert Assignment
Your project is assigned to a translator with specific expertise in your patent's technical field and target jurisdiction.
Translation
Our specialist translator works with proprietary terminology databases and CAT tools to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Review & QA
A second expert reviews the translation for technical accuracy, terminological consistency, and legal compliance.
Certification
Final quality check, formatting verification, and certification for submission to patent offices worldwide.
100+ Language Pairs
We offer patent translation services in over 100 language combinations, covering all major patent jurisdictions worldwide.
European Languages
- • German
- • French
- • Italian
- • Spanish
- • Dutch
- • Polish
Asian Languages
- • Japanese
- • Chinese (Simplified/Traditional)
- • Korean
- • Thai
- • Vietnamese
Key Patent Jurisdictions
Specialist Technical Fields
Our translators hold advanced degrees and have industry experience in their specialist fields, ensuring precise and accurate translations.
Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology
Mechanical
Software
Electronics
Chemistry
Medical Devices
Automotive
Aerospace
Energy
Telecommunications
Agriculture
Frequently Asked Questions
Patent translation requires specialized knowledge of both the technical subject matter and patent law terminology. Unlike regular translation, even minor inaccuracies can have significant legal and commercial consequences. Our translators are not only linguistically qualified but also have technical backgrounds and understanding of patent prosecution procedures in various jurisdictions.
Yes, all our patent translations come with certification as standard. We provide translations that meet the specific certification requirements of each patent office, including the EPO, USPTO, UKIPO, and national offices worldwide. Our certifications have a 100% acceptance rate at patent offices globally.
Standard turnaround is 5-10 business days depending on the document length and complexity. We also offer express services for urgent deadlines, with turnaround times as fast as 24-48 hours. We understand the importance of patent filing deadlines and work closely with clients to meet their timing requirements.
We employ a rigorous quality assurance process that includes translation by a subject-matter expert, review by a second specialist, terminology verification using proprietary databases, and final proofreading. We also maintain translation memories and glossaries for each client to ensure consistency across all their patent family documents.
To provide an accurate quote, we need: the source document (or word count), source and target languages, the technical field, your deadline, and whether certification is required. We offer competitive per-word pricing with volume discounts available for large portfolios and ongoing relationships.
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