Machine translation frequently misinterprets technical terminology and claim boundaries. Because local patent offices like CNIPA and JPO only examine the translated text, a single automated error can permanently narrow your patent scope or lead to claim rejection.

Our certified translations include a formal translator declaration of accuracy, our corporate seal, and can be notarized or apostilled when required for court proceedings, CNIPA submissions, or government regulatory filings.

Every translation is assigned to a subject-matter expert with a matching scientific or engineering background, followed by a mandatory review by practicing IP attorneys.

Our standard turnaround time is 3 to 5 business days. We also offer an expedited 24-hour service for urgent office action responses and court filing deadlines.

Our in-house team covers the primary Asian IP languages: Chinese (Simplified for CNIPA & Traditional for TIPO), Japanese (JPO), Korean (KIPO), Vietnamese (IP Vietnam), Bahasa Malay/Indonesian (MyIPO), Hindi (Indian filings), and English. We handle all combinations between these languages plus European languages (German, French, Spanish) for PCT filings. Our specialists work in language pairs matching real IP workflows English-to-Chinese for CNIPA filings, Japanese-to-English for JPO office actions, etc.

Yes this is our core specialty. Patent claim translation requires preserving exact scope, avoiding introduction of new matter, and matching target jurisdiction claim conventions. Our translators have engineering or science backgrounds matching the technical domain (mechanical, electrical, chemical, biological, software), and our IP attorneys review every claim translation before delivery. We maintain terminology databases per client to ensure consistency across multiple filings and patent family members.

Yes. All our translators are in-house employees under strict NDAs. We can sign additional client-specific NDAs before receiving sensitive material. Documents are handled via secure file transfer, stored on encrypted servers, and access-restricted to the specific project team. For highly sensitive matters (trade secrets, unfiled patents, M&A documents), we can operate under enhanced confidentiality protocols including on-premises translation and physical document handling if required.

Yes we encourage this. Send us a 500–1,000 word sample from your typical document type and we'll translate it for review. This lets you evaluate our quality, terminology handling, and formatting before committing to a full project. For prospective long-term clients, we sometimes offer a small sample translation at no cost. Contact us to arrange a sample assessment.

Yes. We handle patent translations across all major technical domains: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, semiconductors and microelectronics, telecommunications and 5G, artificial intelligence and machine learning, software and computer science, pharmaceuticals and drug discovery, biotechnology and gene therapy, medical devices, chemistry and materials science, automotive and EV technology, aerospace, and renewable energy. Each technical field has dedicated translators with matching degrees (BS/MS/PhD in the relevant discipline) plus IP filing experience. Highly specialized fields like semiconductor process nodes, mRNA therapeutics, or transformer-based AI architectures require the right domain expert we assign accordingly.

Patent translation rates depend on language pair, technical complexity, and certification level. Typical rates for English-to-Chinese patent translation range from USD 0.12–0.25 per source word for standard technical fields, USD 0.20–0.35 per word for highly specialized fields (semiconductors, pharma, biotech), and USD 0.30–0.50 per word for expedited service. Chinese-to-English rates are similar. Fixed-price quotes are provided upfront based on word count and complexity — no per-hour billing surprises. Volume discounts available for retainer arrangements and portfolio-level translation projects.

Certified translation includes a translator's declaration and company seal sufficient for most CNIPA patent/trademark filings, corporate use, and standard business documents. Notarized translation adds a Chinese notary public authentication — required for Chinese court filings, some CNIPA opposition/invalidation proceedings, and formal cross-border corporate use. Apostilled translation adds a Hague Convention apostille (or consular legalization for non-Hague countries) required for use across international jurisdictions and cross-border litigation. Level 1 (certified) takes standard turnaround; Level 2 (notarized) adds 2–3 days; Level 3 (apostilled) adds 5–10 days depending on jurisdiction.