Translating Korean patent specifications into English for US or PCT applications is not a simple task of substituting Korean words with English ones. It involves technical, legal, and linguistic analysis to convert a Korean-written invention into an English-written patent. When translating patent specifications, it’s crucial to ensure the accuracy and consistency of terms, avoid omissions, and maintain readability through concise sentences. Clarity is paramount in patent documents, and adhering to several key principles is essential to achieve it.
Clarity
1️⃣ Use Active Voice Instead of Passive Voice
To prevent sentences from becoming verbose and to convey meaning directly, it’s better to use active voice in English translations. Passive voice can make sentences complex and obscure the meaning. For example:
- Passive: The idea that processes are under strict control is demonstrated by our work.
- Active: Our work demonstrates that processes are under strict control.
Active voice clearly identifies the subject performing the action, making it easier for the reader to understand. However, passive voice should be used when the subject performing the action is unclear or should not be specified. For example:
- Boiling points and melting points have been approximated.
2️⃣ Avoid Double Negatives
Double negatives can make sentences ambiguous and difficult to understand. It’s better to use positive statements. For example:
- Double negative: This transition is not unlikely to occur.
- Positive: This transition is likely to occur.
3️⃣ Minimize the Use of Pronouns
While pronouns are commonly used in English, their use should be minimized in patent specifications for clarity. Pronouns should only be used when their antecedents are clear. Otherwise, using explicit nouns ensures the meaning is clear.
Translating patent specifications is a complex task that goes beyond simple language conversion. To maintain clarity, it is important to use active voice, avoid double negatives, and minimize the use of pronouns. Following these principles ensures the translated document is clear and comprehensible. In legal document translation, accuracy and reliability are crucial, necessitating expert review. BeringAI+ combines AI translation technology with professional review to provide high-quality legal document translation services. Try Bering Lab’s BeringAI+ service today for reliable and accurate patent document translations.
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