{"id":16758,"date":"2021-07-16T07:53:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T07:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/?p=16758"},"modified":"2025-01-24T05:21:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T05:21:26","slug":"conducting-prior-art-searches-translate-images-non-english-literature-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/conducting-prior-art-searches-translate-images-non-english-literature-tool","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Translating Images in Non-English Literature for Prior Art Searches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Images are essential in understanding both patent and non-patent literature. While patent documents often contain product-related drawings or process diagrams, non-patent literature might include a variety of visuals\u2014from posters to product labels. These images are crucial pieces of evidence that can impact the success of a patent application, as they may be referenced by examiners to reject claims. For a thorough <a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-is-prior-art-search-important-for-innovators\/\">prior art search<\/a>, it\u2019s vital to not only review images in English-language documents but also to examine those in non-English sources. This article highlights why translating these images is an important step in ensuring a comprehensive search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f8707ba1d87\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f8707ba1d87\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/conducting-prior-art-searches-translate-images-non-english-literature-tool\/#What_is_Non-English_Literature\" >What is Non-English Literature?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/conducting-prior-art-searches-translate-images-non-english-literature-tool\/#Why_Its_Importance_to_Search_Literature_Beyond_the_English_Language\" >Why It\u2019s Importance to Search Literature Beyond the English Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/conducting-prior-art-searches-translate-images-non-english-literature-tool\/#Interpreting_Images_Present_in_Non-English_Literature\" >Interpreting Images Present in Non-English Literature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/conducting-prior-art-searches-translate-images-non-english-literature-tool\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/conducting-prior-art-searches-translate-images-non-english-literature-tool\/#Having_Queries_Contact_Us_Now\" >Having Queries? Contact Us Now!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Non-English_Literature\"><\/span>What is Non-English Literature?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-English literature refers to any documents published in languages other than English. In the context of prior art searching, this includes both patent and non-patent literature. Examples of non-English sources are research papers, product brochures, packaging, videos, and even comic books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to non-English patent literature, data from <em>Questel Orbit and WIPO<\/em> shows that ten countries (China, U.S., Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, and Great Britain) contribute to almost 75% of the total patents filed around the world. Out of these, eight countries namely China, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Switzerland prefer filing patents in their native, i.e., non-English language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Its_Importance_to_Search_Literature_Beyond_the_English_Language\"><\/span>Why It\u2019s Importance to Search Literature Beyond the English Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A thorough prior art search considers all potential sources of relevant information, both patent and non-patent. Non-English documents are an often-overlooked source of valuable insights. Failing to review these documents could result in missing critical prior art that may affect the <a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/patentability-search-securing-the-novelty-of-innovation\/\">patentability <\/a>of an invention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For English-speaking searchers, understanding non-English sources may be challenging without accurate translations. While machine translation tools like Google Translate can be helpful for basic comprehension, they are not always reliable, especially for technical texts. The nuances of patent and non-patent language require more careful interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interpreting_Images_Present_in_Non-English_Literature\"><\/span>Interpreting Images Present in Non-English Literature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of non-English patent literature, the translation of an image assists in understanding the details of an <a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/how-intellectual-property-can-take-your-invention-to-the-market\/\">invention<\/a>. For instance, in most AI-based or communication-related inventions, the images are present in the form of flow charts that are essential to depict the correct flow of the invention. When these charts are available in a non-English language, it becomes crucial to convert them into English language with the help of a native language expert. This is because sometimes these charts are interpreted incorrectly due to machine translation errors. Given below are two images depicting the same patent image from a non-English patent before and after translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16760\" style=\"width:502px;height:437px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image-8.png 307w, https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image-8-300x261.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>                   <strong>Fig.1: Patent Image Before Translation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Conducting-prior-art-searches-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16761\" style=\"width:508px;height:435px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Conducting-prior-art-searches-2.png 454w, https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Conducting-prior-art-searches-2-300x257.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>                            Fig.2: Patent Image After Translation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in the case of non-patent literature, it is imperative to translate the non-English images to ensure that searchers do not miss out on any important detail. To help you understand this better, let us take an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose a searcher needs to identify prior arts for a patent related to chewing gum using a special type of sweetener (novel sweetener). A comprehensive search reveals a non-patent prior art \u2013 chewing gum (available for sale in China) whose composition is written on the product packaging. In such a scenario, by translating the image on the packaging, the searcher can easily check whether the identified chewing gum discloses the use of the novel sweetener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducting prior art searches in foreign languages can be complex, especially when images play a pivotal role. For businesses seeking a thorough and accurate search, enlisting the help of experts who specialize in foreign language patents and non-patent literature is a smart investment. At Sagacious IP, our dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/foreign-language-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign Language Search<\/a> team, is proficient in over 15 major global languages including Mandarin, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Spanish, and Italian, thereby allowing you to conduct more targeted and thorough patent searches. <a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/contact-us\/\">Reach out today<\/a> to improve your search strategy and <a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/searching-non-english-patent-literature\/\">explore our webinar <\/a>for more insights on this subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Rohit Joshi (Engineering Searching) and The Editorial Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Having_Queries_Contact_Us_Now\"><\/span>Having Queries? 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