Preparing European patent translation files for Türkiye

Confirm the purpose and current requirements

State whether the files concern a post-grant translation, amended text or correction of a translation. The EPO national-law table treats these matters separately, but its legal information reflects January 2024. Verify current procedures and document requirements with TÜRKPATENT or your authorised attorney. We prepare the translation quote around the file scope you have confirmed for the intended procedure.

Separate drafts from the controlling text

A file called “final” may not adequately identify the version. Provide the patent number, relevant publication or decision information, date and the text to be used. Keep the source selected for translation separate from drafts. When supplying old and new versions of an amended patent, explain which file is reference material and which must be used for the deliverable.

Prepare a list of changed parts

Claims, description paragraphs or figure wording may have changed. Supply a comparison file alongside the clean source. If there is an earlier Turkish translation, identify the sections to be checked against the new source. Changes explained only through colour coding or file names can be missed; a short change list makes the initial assessment clearer.

• Controlling clean source
• File showing the changes
• Earlier translation and version details
• Sections and attachments to be updated

Check that the file information matches

Applicant names, the invention title and patent or publication numbers may appear in several files. Provide the details to be used and any verified spelling preferences. If the sources differ, we may raise a question; the translation team does not decide which legal record takes precedence. Resolving this distinction at the outset helps prevent delivery against the wrong version.

Define the review and output you require

New translation, updating an earlier translation and bilingual revision are different tasks. The quote should identify the text and the scope of checking. Provide the references needed for terminology, cross-reference, number and file-integrity checks. Tell us whether you need editable files, a clean copy or change notes. After reviewing the files, we will explain the scope we can provide.

Allow time for translation and attorney review

Your attorney may need to check the translation or complete other preparation after delivery. Distinguish the official procedure date from the translation delivery date you are requesting. We assess the schedule, language pair and length before quoting. This guide should not be used to calculate official deadlines, extensions or fees; confirm current information with the responsible authority.

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