Patent translation Thread poster: Marjolein Snippe
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Marjolein Snippe 
Netherlands
Local time: 19:37
Member (2012)
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Would anyone have any tips on where I can find information on writing/translating patents?
I have in-depth knowledge about biomedicine, biochemistry and related areas, so I would limit my scope to these fields.
I suspect there must be some strict rules on wording and probably some fixed formulas but I have no idea where to find these. Suggestions for books, web sites, short courses/workshops or other helpful sources would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
| | | | | | | Guidelines of patent offices | Aug 24, 2022 |
I translate patents since 1970s. I usually learn new wordings and writing styles of the patent offices the documents will be filed. My too deep knowledge in science and others usually mislead and consume time for revisions.
Regards
Soonthon L.
| | | | Marjolein Snippe
Netherlands
Local time: 19:37
Member (2012)
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Helpful advice, thank you both! I will take a closer look at the website and will try to locate some offices, when I have some time.
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Heike Holthaus
United States
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| EPO Training material | Aug 24, 2022 |
The EPO offers Terminology Training Material for Examiners for free. It's available in English, German and French I believe, but you will learn a lot about patent language.
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| Make use of your government | Aug 24, 2022 |
Patents are public information.
Most respectable governments have some kind of internet portal where patents are published for free.
| | | | | | jyuan_us
United States
Local time: 13:37
Member (2005)
English to Chinese
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| It will take less than two hours of your time to learn it | Aug 24, 2022 |
Download a published patent application, read it through, and get familiar with its format, style, and terminology. It will take less than two hours for you to become adept in it.
[Edited at 2022-08-24 21:19 GMT]
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Marjolein Snippe
Netherlands
Local time: 19:37
Member (2012)
English to Dutch
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TOPIC STARTER | Good suggestions | Aug 25, 2022 |
Thanks all for your helpful suggestions!
I will certainly look into them when I have some time!
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United States
Local time: 13:37
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| Not different from other technical/scientific/pharmaceutical subjects | Aug 25, 2022 |
If you are comfortable with the field, translate patent material word for word. It's not a translator's duty to stylize clumsy writing. But do not apply MT, as it usually tries to make the best of poorly written source text.
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