Patent translation faces the same cost pressures as every other sector. However, cost pressure does not mean tolerance for errors. In patent translation, inaccuracies can have serious legal and financial consequences—from rejected applications to invalidated claims. Trading off between cost...

What Is Patent Translation?  Multilingual patent translation refers to the specialised translation of patent documents – including specifications, claims, abstracts, and drawings – from one language into another for filing, examination, or litigation purposes. Unlike general translation, patent texts demand...

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) — and in particular neural machine translation (NMT) — has transformed the landscape of patent translation. For IP offices, law firms, and technology companies, the use of automated systems makes it possible to reduce turnaround times and handle large volumes of...

In the world of clinical research, accurate translation is only the beginning. When clinical outcome assessments (COAs), patient-reported outcomes (PROs), or quality-of-life (QoL) instruments are adapted for new languages and cultures, linguistic validation becomes essential — and at the heart of this process lies...

In the field of intellectual property related to life sciences, a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has reignited the dispute over patent rights concerning CRISPR gene-editing technology. This high-profile case involves two major research institutions: the University of California and...

The language services industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological innovation and artificial intelligence (AI). Forecasts for the future of translation depict a landscape where collaboration between human translators and automated systems will become increasingly central. Market Growth...

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the European Union, signed in 2010, stands as a striking example of how translation errors can significantly impact international agreements. During the ratification process, over 200 errors were discovered in the Korean version of the treaty, causing political...

The translation of technical documents plays a crucial role in ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and user satisfaction in a global market. In this article, we will explore the most frequently translated technical documents and the regulations that mandate their translation. Most Frequently Translated...

In 2022, the life sciences industry in Italy reached a production value of over €73 billion, with a value added exceeding €21 billion. This sector accounts for 3.9% of the value added of Italy’s manufacturing industry, 1.8% of total employment, and 3.4% of investments in production. Moreover, in 2023, R&D...

Italy continues to be a country with strong growth in technological innovation, showing a significant increase in the number of Italian patents applications at the European Patent Office (EPO). In 2023, the total number of patent applications reached a new record, reflecting a positive trend that seems to have been...