Translation Services

Japanese/English Language Services

Our highly trained in-house specialists work closely with our attorneys and provide Japanese/English language services to meet each client’s individual needs. Our IP-focused services are highly valued by clients ranging from large multinational corporations to small privately owned companies.

Translation Services

• Patent application preparation and prosecution materials
• Litigation, opinion, and counseling materials
• Trademark and service mark registration materials
• Changes to U.S. patent law
• Dual-language forms (including Declarations, Powers of Attorney, and Assignments)

Interpretation Services

• Client meetings in the U.S. and Japan
• Telephone/video conferences with U.S. attorneys
• Telephone/personal interviews with U.S. examiners
• Technical presentations at the U.S. PTO
• U.S. trials, depositions, settlements, and other proceedings

Support Services

• Available for immediate client assistance by phone or email during our normal business hours
• Assisting with IP management support
• Assisting with special IP projects
• Coordinating simultaneous filings in several countries
• Assisting with long/short-term client visits and training
• Assisting with creating minutes after meetings with U.S. judges, attorneys, and experts

Services other than the above are also available.

IP-Focused Experience and Services

Some examples of specific services:

• Translating Japanese claims, including unique expressions and/or subtle nuances, into English, e.g., to avoid undesired means-plus-function interpretations under §112, sixth paragraph and unintended narrow interpretations
• Revising translations that did not originally meet U.S. practice or PCT rules
• Correcting and revising mistranslated portions of applications and correspondence
• Providing translations in support of §1.32 Declarations

Please contact Ms. Chihiro Yamazaki with any questions at cyamazaki@oliff.com.