Patent translation
Description
Patent translation requires far more than linguistic accuracy. It demands deep knowledge of legal systems, technical fields and intellectual-property regulations. Every word carries legal weight – a mistranslation could alter the meaning of a claim or compromise enforceability in a target market.
High-quality patent translation combines subject-matter expertise with rigorous terminology management and quality-assurance workflows. Translators must understand complex technical content, maintain consistency with existing filings and adhere to local patent-office standards. RWS is the world’s leading provider of patent translation services, supporting organizations through every stage of the IP lifecycle – from invention disclosure and patent application to opposition and litigation. Our approach integrates advanced technology and domain-specific human expertise, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance at scale.
Example use cases
- Filing: Translating patent applications for filing in multiple jurisdictions.
- Search: Rendering prior-art documents for patentability searches or litigation.
- References: Translating scientific and technical references to support submissions.
- Consistency: Managing terminology consistency across patent families.
- Support: Supporting R&D, legal and IP teams with certified translations.
Key benefits
RWS perspective
At RWS, patent translation is both a science and a craft. We combine expert linguists, patent attorneys and technologists to deliver translations that stand up to the highest scrutiny.
Our Human + AI approach blends secure machine translation (MT) and terminology automation with human review and legal validation, creating an optimal balance of speed, cost efficiency and quality. With more than 60 years of IP experience, RWS supports global innovators in protecting their ideas, maximizing portfolio value and entering new markets with confidence.