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Google has recently announced the discontinuation of the Contribute feature for Google Translate, a tool that allowed users to suggest translations to improve the platform's quality. This decision comes as Google Translate has made significant advancements in recent years, largely attributed to the evolution of its underlying systems.
Launched in 2014, the Contribute feature aimed to harness the expertise of language enthusiasts and native speakers to enhance translations across the 80 languages supported by Google Translate.
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In the realm of patent translation, time is precious, and precision is paramount. CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) Tools allow translation service providers to optimize the process, ensuring swift, accurate, and cost-effective translations for their clients.
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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has updated its guidelines for patent examiners and applicants regarding obviousness under 35 USC § 103. Effective February 27, 2024, the new Guidelines stress the need for flexibility and reasoned explanations when assessing the obviousness of claimed inventions.
The updated Guidelines move away from a sole focus on identifying the best prior art during examination and instead emphasize the effective gathering and presentation of evidence to establish obviousness. The new Guidelines incorporates references to key patent cases and review Federal Circuit cases related to combining elements from different references and defining analogous art.
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In a significant shift, the latest data reveals that Chinese inventors have filed more international patent applications under PCT than their U.S. counterparts for the first time ever.
Patent filings are indicative of a nation's scientific and technological capabilities, with profound implications for economic and national security. According to a report from the National Science Foundation's National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), Chinese inventors submitted approximately 68,600 patents through the Patent Cooperation Treaty in 2022. This surpasses the roughly 58,200 applications from the U.S. during the same period.
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The European Patent Office (EPO) experienced a surge in patent applications last year, reaching an all-time high of 199,275 filings, 2.9% more than a year ago. The top five countries of origin for patent applications were the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and the Republic of Korea, reflecting a robust global interest in innovation, particularly in digital communication, medical technology, and computer technology.
