Foreign Patent Translation Services
Filing a patent application with the USPTO, defending intellectual property rights, or conducting prior art research across borders all depend on a certified translation that preserves the exact technical and legal meaning of the original. Trusted Translations translates patents and patent applications to and from more than 200 languages, delivered with a signed Certificate of Accuracy and translators experienced in the relevant technical field.
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Why Choose Trusted Translations for Patent Translation?
Trusted Translations has translated patents and technical filings for inventors, law firms, and corporations for more than 20 years. Every patent translation is matched with a linguist who has subject-matter experience in the relevant field, from mechanical engineering to pharmaceuticals, then reviewed by a second translator for terminology and legal precision. The result is a filing-ready document with a free Certificate of Accuracy and no hidden fees.
- Accepted by the USPTO and courts in intellectual property matters
- Every translation includes a free, signed Certificate of Accuracy
- Translators matched to your patent’s technical field
- Claims, specifications, and drawings translated with precision
- Rush delivery available in as little as 1-2 hours
- Confidential handling of proprietary technical information
- Simple upload process, no need to mail your original documents
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17100:2015, and ISO 18587:2017 certified processes
How Much Does a Certified Patent Translation Cost?
A certified translation of a foreign patent or patent application starts at $19.90 per page, depending on the language. This price includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy, with no hidden fees. Patents with extensive claims or technical specifications can run many pages, so upload your documents to get an instant, exact quote.
How Does the Translation Process Work?
- Send us your document. Upload it directly through our site or email it to us; the process is the same either way.
- Get your quote and pay online. Choose standard or 1-2 hour rush delivery, then pay securely to start your translation.
- We translate and certify it. Completed by a professional translator and reviewed for accuracy.
- Receive your certified translation. Delivered by email as a PDF, including your signed Certificate of Accuracy and free notarization. Printed copies available on request.
What Do You Get With a Certified Patent Translation?
- A complete, accurate translation of your patent document
- A signed Certificate of Accuracy stating the translation is complete and correct to the best of our knowledge, executed by a professional translator proficient in both languages
- Formatting that mirrors the original document, including seals and official markings
- A digital PDF delivered by email, ready to submit
- Free notarization included, at no extra charge
- Optional add-ons: apostille and printed hard copies
Where Are Certified Patent Translations Accepted?
Our certified patent translations are accepted for:
- USPTO patent applications and filings
- Intellectual property litigation and infringement cases
- Prior art research and patentability searches
- Licensing negotiations and technology transfer agreements
- Corporate due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
- International patent cooperation treaty (PCT) filings
What Types of Patent Documents Do You Translate?
We translate every document tied to a patent filing or IP matter: patent applications, claims and specifications, office actions, prior art references, and licensing agreements. Our linguists work in more than 200 language pairs, from the most commonly requested, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese, and Arabic, to less common languages and dialects, matched to your patent’s technical subject matter.
Certifications and memberships
Certifications and memberships — Trusted Translations
ATA Member
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 17100:2015
ISO 18587:2017
ISO 18841:2018
ISO 20228:2019
ATC Member
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the USPTO accept your certified patent translation?
Yes. Our certified translations, complete with a signed Certificate of Accuracy, meet USPTO documentation requirements for foreign-language patent filings.
Do your translators have technical backgrounds?
Yes. We match each patent translation with a linguist experienced in the relevant technical field, whether that’s electronics, chemistry, biotechnology, or mechanical engineering.
How much does a certified patent translation cost?
Pricing starts at $19.90 per page and varies by language. Patents with detailed claims and specifications may span many pages, and you’ll get an exact quote before ordering.
How fast can I get a patent document translated?
Standard delivery is 24-48 hours, with a 1-2 hour rush option available if you’re on a tight deadline.
Can you translate patent drawings and technical diagrams too?
Yes, we translate any text within drawings, figures, or diagrams included in your patent filing.
Do you sign confidentiality agreements for proprietary patent content?
Yes, we can accommodate NDAs and confidentiality agreements to protect sensitive or unpublished patent information.
Need Your Patent Documents Translated Today?
Upload your document to get an instant quote, pay securely online, and receive your certified translation. Choose standard delivery, or our 1-2 hour rush option if you’re working against an urgent deadline.