What is the significance of the INPADOC family in patent translation?
The INPADOC (International Patent Documentation) family plays a crucial role in patent translation. According to MPEP 901.05(d):
“Members of the INPADOC family of an application are usually regarded as preferred sources of foreign language text.”
This means that when searching for translations of foreign language patents, examiners often look to other patents within the same INPADOC family. These related documents are likely to contain similar content in different languages, making them valuable resources for understanding the original patent’s content.
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