High-quality results on the clock – 16,000 words translated in 20 hours

The Challenge

On a Thursday morning, Sun IP received an urgent request from a national law firm to translate a 16,000-word patent for filing by 4 PM the next day. The client’s request presented two challenges:

• The translation volume was significant, with 16,000 words to be completed
• The filing deadline left just 20 hours to finish the entire process, including time difference in local jurisdiction, proofreading, and external approvals

Our Solution

The team at Sun IP quickly connected with the client, outlining two possible paths: a more detailed and thorough human-led approach or a machine-assisted translation with human oversight to meet the tight timeline. Typically, using the first approach, a translation of this size requires 8-10 days to be completed to meet the expected level of quality.

The client opted for the second approach, trusting Sun IP’s advanced translation technology. The Sun IP team ensured that all approvals were reviewed and confirmed by the client by the same afternoon.
Even before receiving the final go-ahead, the team had already started backend preparations to stay ahead of the clock. Using the latest machine translation – enhanced with our customized translation memory and repetition detection – the first part of the translation was complete within the first few hours and forwarded to the linguists.
A team of expert linguists, already on stand-by, reviewed and proofread the document overnight, ensuring the translation was accurate and compliant with filing requirements.

Meanwhile, the Sun IP team directly coordinated with a trusted local filing agent, keeping the client updated on the process. Through this, Sun IP was able to remove any midnight work or additional administrative burdens from the client.

The Result

Sun IP delivered the final translated document ahead of the deadline and the application was successfully filed. Despite the tight schedule and other limitations, our final output met all quality standards and filing requirements. What would typically take weeks was achieved in under a day, thanks to Sun IP’s efficient and proactive approach.

Key Takeaway

Sun IP’s ability to execute voluminous tasks under pressure lies in its advanced technology, experienced team, and commitment to quality. By combining sophisticated tools with expert human oversight, Sun IP delivers great results on time, every time. For clients, this means peace of mind, even with the tightest deadlines. Even under extreme time pressure, our team works tirelessly to ensure that our client’s needs are met, and the highest quality work is delivered on time, without compromise.

Client Testimonial

I can’t thank Sun IP enough for all the hard work and potential after-work hours associated with the recent new patent application in China. A big shout for prioritizing this emergency filing and for being on top of our requests from the first minute. Thank you again – this would NOT have gotten done without you.