Legal & IP Translation

Legal documents are assigned to professional native-speaking translators selected according to their experience in legal or intellectual property translation. A thorough understanding of legal terminology and concepts is essential to ensure an accurate translation that remains consistent with the source document.

Yes. We regularly handle contracts, patents, corporate documentation and other documents containing sensitive information. We apply dedicated procedures for secure data handling and restrict access to documentation to the professionals involved in the project.

Yes. Upon request, we can sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) before receiving project documentation. We also work with professionals and suppliers who are bound by confidentiality obligations appropriate to the nature of the projects they handle.

Yes. We support companies, IP professionals and patent firms with the translation of patents, claims, patent applications, trademarks, industrial designs and related documentation. Patent translation requires particular attention to technical terminology and claim wording, both of which are critical to the protection of intellectual property.

Through our international network of partner attorneys and specialist consultants, we can help clients identify qualified professionals in the relevant jurisdictions for subsequent filing, extension and intellectual property protection procedures.

Yes. Where required, we can arrange sworn translations through the appropriate authorities and provide support with legalization or apostille procedures when documents need to be used internationally.
Certified Translations

No. A professional legal translation provides an accurate linguistic rendering of the document, but its formal legal validity depends on the applicable requirements and on whether certification, a sworn translation, legalization or an apostille is required. We can help clients identify the appropriate translation and certification process based on the country and intended use of the document.

Legal translation refers to the subject matter of the document and requires specialized legal-language expertise. A sworn translation, by contrast, involves a formal procedure in which the translator or appointed professional officially (at the court) declares the translation to correspond to the source document. Not every legal translation needs to be sworn, and not every sworn translation involves a legal document.

We assess the suitability of AI and machine translation technologies on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the type of document, confidentiality requirements, complexity and intended use. For particularly sensitive, complex or strategic documentation, we generally prioritize workflows centered on professional human translators. Final quality is always reviewed and validated by qualified professionals. Complex contracts, patents and documents containing sensitive information normally require significantly higher levels of human oversight.

Yes. We support companies and professional firms with translations for international tenders, compliance procedures, international contracts, corporate documentation and other materials requiring a high degree of terminological accuracy and documentary consistency.

The cost depends on several factors, including the language combination, content volume, terminological complexity, level of specialization required and turnaround time. After reviewing the documentation, we provide a detailed and transparent quotation based on the specific requirements of the project.

These types of content generally require particular caution. Contracts, patents and specialized legal documentation contain technical and legal formulations where even minor inaccuracies can alter the substantive meaning of the document or have significant operational consequences. We therefore assess the appropriate workflow according to the document, confidentiality requirements, intended use and required quality level rather than applying machine translation indiscriminately.