Work with Paula Perez Bujanda!

Patent Application Translation Project Details

• Receive the translation project.
• Research published patents databases. This research is twofold: on the one hand, patents in the same field or sector and on the other patents from the same applicant in order to adapt the terminology.
• Prepare a glossary with the main terms found and terms that may be useful to maintain coherence and cohesion throughout the document.
• Adapt the format to the filing requirements.
• Translate the application.
• Proofread:
  First revision focusing on orthotypographical issues.
  Second revision focusing on style and terminology.
• Optional: external review.
• Send the translation to the client.
• Period of time available to deal with translation issues, such as modifications or clarifications.

Terminology consistency management.

When I receive a new translation project, I create or update databases, glossaries and translation memories.

• New client.
  In this case, I search for information about the client (website, articles…) and start creating a glossary specific to that client and the particular area of expertise of the document. I add all the terms relevant to the translation to this glossary. In addition, I create and update the translation memory for the client/subject area.

• Old client, new area of expertise.
  I create a new glossary specifically for this new area and try to maintain consistency with previous translations. I also update the client’s general translation memory and create a new one for this field.

• Old client, same area of expertise.
  As I translate, I update all the terminology resources.