5 things to watch out for in legal translations

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5 Things to Watch Out for in a Legal Translation

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When you hire another company to provide legal translation services for business overseas, you have to watch for several different things, so that you don't lose business or money.

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Page 1: 5 Things to Watch Out for in Legal Translations

5 Things to Watch Out for in a Legal Translation

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There’s a Lot at Stake with Legal Translation• Patents and other legal

documents determine how your business functions.

• Translations of these documents determine how your business functions in foreign countries.

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Making Translations Count• With many legal translations, the deed is

done once the document has been submitted.

• Make sure you receive a high-quality, worthwhile translation to make it count.

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What to look for:

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#1 Translating Legal Language• Legal jargon can inhibit

the translator’s ability to translate clearly.

• The original needs to have as clear language as is possible.

• Find legal translation services that are experienced in translating legal language.

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#2 No Room for Misinterpretation• Language used by translator needs to be

very specific.• Errors can cause problems with

documents like patents: potential to limit efficacy of patent.

• Errors in legal documents are errors you can’t afford to make.

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#3 Technical Terminology• Technological patents have very specialized

terminology.• Translation services for legal documents

should have someone that is well-versed in terminology.

• Databases that store terminology should be used to prevent human error.

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#4 Deadlines• Every legal document has

a deadline.• Find a translation

company with an efficient process.

• Not meeting deadlines can cause large losses for a company.

• Don’t sacrifice accuracy for efficiency.

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#5 Budget Constraints• International business is

known for its high costs.• Going over budget on

translations can cause problems in multiple portions of the company.

• In the long run, you’ll spend less if you receive a high-quality translation.

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Find the Right Legal Translation Service• Read this article to find out more about

translation services.• Visit MultiLing.com to find out more about a

company that offers efficient, high-quality translations.