Patent translation services
Translation of claims, specifications, abstracts and supporting documents with careful attention to terminology, structure and legal nuance.
Specialist translation services
Translation where accuracy matters
THP provides specialist technical, patent and certified translation services across European and international languages, with particular expertise in German and French.
For over 30 years, we have supported legal teams, engineers, patent professionals and technical organisations with translations that must be correct — not almost correct.
When documentation defines legal scope, technical safety or regulatory compliance, translation cannot be approximate.
Technical translation services
German and French technical translation for engineering, industrial, automotive, chemical and safety documentation.
Certified & legal translation
Certified, legal and regulatory document translation handled with confidentiality, care and procedural clarity.
Proofreading & post-editing
Human review of translations, internal documents and machine-generated text where accuracy and accountability are required.
Why clients choose THP
Senior-led delivery, professional accountability and secure handling
- Senior-led delivery — not anonymous outsourcing
- Chartered linguistic expertise
- Structured revision and QA process
- Cyber Essentials certified secure handling
- Professional Indemnity Insurance held
- NDA accepted as standard
- Clear pricing and reliable turnaround
- German and French specialist expertise
- Long-term client relationships
Patent translation services
Patent translation with terminology control
We translate patent specifications, claims, abstracts and supporting documentation with careful attention to terminology, structure and legal nuance. In patent documentation, wording determines scope, so precision is critical.
- Consistent claim terminology
- Reference integrity and cross-checking
- Filing-ready formatting alignment
- Dual-review workflows where required
German technical translation & French technical translation
Technical translation for specialist sectors
We support clients in the chemical, automotive, industrial and safety sectors with technically accurate translations that preserve meaning, structure and regulatory clarity.
- Engineering manuals
- Safety documentation
- Technical data sheets and chemical specifications
- Process documentation
- Industrial and technical marketing materials
Certified & legal translations
Certified translation services for official use
THP provides certified translations suitable for official submission where required. Legal and regulatory documents are handled with confidentiality, care and a clear understanding of their formal purpose.
- Legal documentation and contracts
- Official certificates
- Regulatory submissions
- Certification statements in accordance with applicable requirements
Proofreading, editing & post-editing
Human review where reliability is essential
We review human translations, machine-generated translations and internal corporate documents where accuracy, consistency and accountability matter.
- Proofreading of specialist translations
- Editing for clarity, terminology and consistency
- Post-editing of machine translation or AI-assisted drafts
- Validation before external, legal or technical use
Quality process
Structured workflow from scope to delivery
- Document review and scope clarification
- Terminology preparation where required
- Specialist translation
- Structured revision
- Final QA and formatting check
- Secure delivery
We do not operate as a high-volume anonymous agency. Projects are assessed, scoped, managed and reviewed at senior level.
Sectors
Specialist document areas
- Legal
- Chemical and process industries
- Patents and intellectual property
- Automotive
- Safety and compliance documentation
- Technical marketing
Responsible use of technology
Human accountability remains central
We use translation technology and AI tools responsibly to support efficiency and consistency where appropriate. Final responsibility always rests with a qualified human specialist.
Clients may specify whether AI tools are permitted on their project.
Professional credentials & security
Professional standards and secure handling
- Member, Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL)
- Member, Institute of Translation & Interpreting (ITI)
- Cyber Essentials Certified
- Professional Indemnity Insurance held
- NDA accepted as standard
About THP translation
Senior-led German and French translation expertise
THP is led by Dina Handley, Senior Partner, with more than 30 years of experience in specialist German and French technical and patent translation.
Dina is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists and a Member of the Institute of Translation & Interpreting. THP operates with a senior-led model focused on accuracy, accountability and long-term client relationships.
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Send your documents securely
Send your documents or describe the requirement and we will confirm scope, turnaround and pricing promptly.
Please include:
- Source and target language(s)
- Document type and subject area
- Word count or page count, if known
- Required deadline
- Whether certification, special formatting or restricted technology use is required