Why Patent Translations Require More Than Just Words: A Legal Insider’s Perspective
When the cost of a translation error can be the loss of an entire patent, accuracy alone isn’t enough. At BIG IP, a BIG Language company, patent translations are backed by structured processes, subject-matter expertise, and legal review. In this exclusive Q&A, Director of Localization Jennifer Winfield shares how her team ensures every translation meets the rigorous standards of global patent offices. From real-world examples of what can go wrong to insights into the value of attorney review, this interview explores why protecting innovation requires more than just language skills.
Read the full interview to learn how BIG IP helps you Trust Every Word.
Slator 2025 Report Highlights Challenges for Language Services in Patent and Legal Industries
As a contributor to the Slator 2025 Legal Services and Language AI Report, Tim Moorcroft unpacks key findings on automation risk, hybrid workflows, and the evolving patent landscape. In this blog, he shares why expert human oversight remains critical in legal and IP translation, and how language service providers are adapting to support risk-averse industries in an AI-driven world.
What is Section 508 Compliance?
When communicating with federal agencies, there are a variety of laws and regulations that have been established over the last few decades to enforce equality and accessibility of information to all individuals, whether they were clients, patients, or employees. With the introduction and then further use of technology and the subsequent digitization of data, regulations […]
Why Our 4-Step Patent Translation QA Process Matters More Than Ever
Even a single word can jeopardize your patent.
Learn how BIG IP’s four-step quality assurance process prevents critical errors in patent translations and why investing in accuracy from the start is the smartest protection against office actions, litigation, and loss of rights.
BIG Language Solutions Continues as the Official Translation Partner of The American Chamber of Commerce in Spain
ATLANTA, May 22, 2025 – BIG Language Solutions, a premier global language service provider, is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with The American Chamber of Commerce in Spain (AmChamSpain). As the official translation partner, BIG remains committed to supporting AmChamSpain, and its members, with expert language solutions tailored to their unique business […]
Beyond the Illusion of Precision: How BIG Uses AI the Right Way in Patent Translation
AI can do amazing things. It analyzes trends, interprets language, and generates text that reads as if it were written by a human. But it also has a serious flaw. It can be wrong, and convincingly so.
AI, Automation, and the Future of Language Services: A Conversation with Dan Nelson
Global enterprises of all types have long struggled to provide language services quickly and accurately enough to those who need them, without overstretching tight budgets. Now, artificial intelligence is bringing smarter, more adaptable solutions for these problems within reach. But what does that actually look like in practice? Can AI reduce wait times for interpreters, […]
Reliable OPI for Non-Majority Languages
Most organizations have a plan in place for language assistance in widely spoken languages like Spanish. But what if someone with limited English proficiency (LEP) requests over-the-phone interpreting (OPI) in a language or dialect you’ve never heard of? Languages of lesser diffusion (LLDs) can be difficult to cover, and when no interpreter is available, communication […]
Top 8 Ways to Stretch Your Language Access Budget
With language access requirements and needs changing all the time and budgets getting even tighter, increasing spending on language access isn’t an option. However, spending smarter is—and we’re here to help you figure that out. Technology and a clear plan focused on top priorities can help you stretch your budget while maintaining quality and ensuring […]
How BIG Language Solutions is Redefining Translation Quality with AI-Enhanced MTPE and Custom Language Models
Some days it seems like Artificial Intelligence has already taken over the world. Ranging from driver-assistance to interactive virtual tour guides, just about every industry is adopting some form of AI in an effort to make things easier, faster, and more efficient. In the field of translation services, BIG Language Solutions understands that there is […]
