Foreign Language Search
Searching only in English narrows your results and leaves relevant patents unfound.
Our dedicated foreign language search team covers more than 15 major world languages, including Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Spanish and Italian — which means deeper, better-targeted searches and access to IPR territory an English-only search never reaches.
Why Consider Synoptic IP
More than 15 languages, searched natively
We search in over 15 languages including Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Spanish and Italian — using native-language search terms rather than translated approximations.
Techno-legal expertise behind the language
We have more than 200 techno-legal professionals with expertise across ICT, life sciences, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, electronics, electrical and mechanical systems, among other fields — so the search is run by someone who understands the technology as well as the language.
Who It Is For
- Companies conducting research and development.
- Universities and research centres, including technology transfer offices.
- Primary researchers and individual inventors.
- Lawyers and law firms.
Words From Our Clients
Verified LinkedIn reviews and client correspondence from patent attorneys and in-house IP teams who come back to us project after project.
I used Synoptic for a validity search and was pleased with the results. The rates were highly competitive, the deliverable was on time, and the results were as good as (if not better than) other searches I’ve used.
Erin J. FoxIntellectual Property Counsel · ITW
Ankit did a very thorough and professional job on a claim chart assignment for us. He showed great perseverance when things got difficult and was able to get the job done. I would work with him again.
Eric BrownUS Patent Agent
Thank you — the search was quite helpful. We’ll have your invoice processed promptly.
Thank you for your work on this matter. We were pleased with the search and will consider you for future searches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a foreign language patent search?
Searching for patents filed in languages other than English.
Why is it necessary?
To make sure no relevant patent issued in French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Spanish or Italian is missed simply because nobody searched in that language.
How are they carried out?
By searching foreign-language patent databases using native-language keywords, and translating the results — including with online translation services where appropriate for a first pass.
Which databases are used for Asian jurisdictions?
Well-known options include KIPRIS and WIPS for Korea, Patentics and HimmPat for China, and ULTRA Patent for Japan.
What does it cost?
Cost varies with the language and jurisdiction. In several countries including China, Japan and Korea we work with leading non-English patent search partners who bill us in real time and give us discounted rates.
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Patents searching only in English restricts your search results and causes you to miss out on a number of pertinent patents. but thanks to Synoptic IP’s dedicated Foreign Language Search team, which has experts in 15+ main global languages, including Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Spanish, and Italian. As a result, we can assist you in developing new IPR areas and conducting more focused and in-depth patent searches.
Why Synoptic IP?
- We offer the capacity to search in over 15 different languages, including Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Spanish, and Italian.
- We have more than 200 techno-legal professionals with expertise in fields including ICT, life sciences, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, electronics, electrical, and mechanical systems, among others.
Clients That We Serve
- Companies that conduct research and development
- Universities and Research centre (Technology Transfer Offices)
- Primary Researchers/individual Inventors
- Lawyers and law offices
FAQs
Searching for patents that have been filed in languages other than English is known as a “foreign language patent search.
It is necessary to do foreign language patent searches to ensure that no pertinent patents issued in languages other than English are missed such as French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Spanish, and Italian.
We can translate foreign patents using online translation services like Google Translate and conduct searches for foreign language patents using foreign language keywords in a variety of foreign language patent search databases.
For Asian nations, some of the well-known databases for searching foreign language patents include KIPRIS and WIPS for Korea Patentics and HimmPat for china, ULTRA Patent for Japan.
Costs will vary depending on the foreign country’s language. In many nations, including China, Japan, and Korea, Synoptic IP has partnerships with leading non-English language patent search companies These companies charge us in real time and give discounts.
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