Common English Mistakes in Patent Applications by Slovak Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Slovak speakers from Slovakia when writing a Patent Application in English.

Mistake Example #1

Incorrect placement of adjectives ('The car red' instead of 'The red car')

The invention relates to adevicen innovative device for the purification of water. The filteradvancedfilter is designed toefficiently remove contaminants efficiently,using a uniquemethodunique that enhances the quality of thewater. The systemmodularsystem allows for easy installation and maintenance, making it suitable for both residential and industrial applications.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Some of the word order was incorrect, so I changed it. Good work overall!"

The invention relates to an innovative device for the purification of water. The advanced filter is designed to efficiently remove contaminants using a unique method that enhances the quality of the water. The modular system allows for easy installation and maintenance, making it suitable for both residential and industrial applications.

The invention relates to a device innovative for the purification of water. The filter advanced is designed to remove contaminants efficiently, using a method unique that enhances the quality of water. The system modular allows for easy installation and maintenance, making it suitable for both residential and industrial applications.

Mistake Example #2

Omitting 'it' as a subject in dummy subject sentences ('Is raining' instead of 'It is raining')

IThe invention relates to a new type of solar panel that increases efficiency by 20%. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to install, making it suitable for residential and commercial use. PIt provides a solution toyour energy needs by harnessing sunlight more effectively, and it is expected to reduce electricity costs significantly.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to replace missing sentence subjects."

The invention relates to a new type of solar panel that increases efficiency by 20%. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to install, making it suitable for residential and commercial use. It provides a solution to your energy needs by harnessing sunlight more effectively, and it is expected to reduce electricity costs significantly.

Invention relates to a new type of solar panel that increases efficiency by 20%. Is designed to be lightweight and easy to install, making it suitable for residential and commercial use. Provides a solution to energy needs by harnessing sunlight more effectively, and is expected to reduce electricity costs significantly.

Mistake Example #3

Struggles with perfect tenses ('I am here since three years')

IMy invention relates to a new method for improving theefficiency of solar panels. I hamve been working on this technology sincefor two years, and it has shown significant improvements in energy conversion rates. Theis method involves a unique layering technique, which I havedeveloped after extensive research and testing.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I made some changes to the verb tense and polished up the text. Great job!"

My invention relates to a new method for improving the efficiency of solar panels. I have been working on this technology for two years, and it has shown significant improvements in energy conversion rates. This method involves a unique layering technique, which I developed after extensive research and testing.

Invention relates to a new method for improving efficiency of solar panels. I am working on this technology since two years, and it has shown significant improvements in energy conversion rates. The method involves a unique layering technique, which I have developed after extensive research and testing.