What are the requirements for translations submitted by patent applicants?
When patent applicants submit translations of non-English documents, there are specific requirements and considerations. According to MPEP 901.05(d): “If an English-language translation of a non-English language document is submitted by applicant, the examiner may rely on the translation submitted by applicant when examining the application unless there is reasonable doubt as to the accuracy of…
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Yes, patent examiners can rely on machine translations for non-English prior art, but with some caveats. The MPEP 901.05(d) states: “Examiners may rely on a machine translation of a foreign language document unless the machine translation is not of sufficient quality to be adequate evidence of the contents of the document.” Key points to note:…
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