What translation services does the STIC provide for patent examiners?
The Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC) offers valuable translation services to support patent examiners in their work. According to MPEP 901.06(a):
“Translations of foreign patents and non-patent literature can be obtained through the Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC).” This service is crucial because it:
- Allows examiners to access and understand foreign language documents
- Ensures comprehensive prior art searches across language barriers
- Facilitates accurate assessment of international patent documents
- Supports examiners in evaluating non-English technical literature
By providing translation services, the STIC enables patent examiners to conduct thorough and globally inclusive examinations, ensuring that language differences do not hinder the discovery of relevant prior art.
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