Maximizing Efficiency and Precision: Use of CAT Tools and Machine Translation Tools In Patent Translations

One of the standout benefits of implementing CAT tools is the time-saving advantage, and it can be as high as up to 70% of the time saved! This is reached by the use of TMs (Translation Memories) and constant education of a given tool by forming databases of previous translations, which translators can leverage, accelerating the translation process without compromising precision. This not only saves time but also ensures consistency in terminology and style across projects and allows providing competitive pricing to the clients.

Moreover, CAT tools, specifically MemoQ that we at Front Page IP have been using for years, allow their users to create client- or applicant-specific termbases, further enhancing precision and customization. The integration of MemoQ also enables us to educate the machine translation tool with our extensive portfolio of past and current translations. This continuous learning process improves the tool’s accuracy over time, resulting in more precise translations and greater efficiency for future projects. The use of trained machine translation with subsequent post-editing by the translators allows us to keep the prices competitive while not compromising the quality of the final translation result.

Additionally, MemoQ’s fuzzy match feature ensures the possibility of capitalization on similarities between new and existing translations. This practice minimizes redundant work, resulting in significant time and cost savings for clients while upholding translation quality standards.

In essence, continuous use of CAT Tools is more than just a technological integration or a necessity demanded by the market; it’s a testament to an ongoing commitment to excellence in patent translations.