Common English Mistakes in Patent Applications by Korean Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Korean speakers from South Korea when writing a Patent Application in English.

Mistake Example #1

Confusion with prepositions ('in', 'on', 'at')

The present invention relates to a method for improving efficiency of solar panels by optimizing theangle of installation. The solar panels are installed aton the roof of a building, and the angle is adjusted in accordance with the position of the sun inat different times of the day. This method ensures maximum exposure to sunlight and increases energy output onf the solar panels.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I just replaced a few prepositions to make the English sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

The present invention relates to a method for improving efficiency of solar panels by optimizing the angle of installation. The solar panels are installed on the roof of a building, and the angle is adjusted in accordance with the position of the sun at different times of the day. This method ensures maximum exposure to sunlight and increases energy output of the solar panels.

The present invention relates to a method for improving efficiency of solar panels by optimizing angle of installation. The solar panels are installed at the roof of a building, and the angle is adjusted in accordance with the position of the sun in different times of the day. This method ensures maximum exposure to sunlight and increases energy output on the solar panels.

Mistake Example #2

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

In the present invention, a method is provided for the manufacturing of a semiconductor device, which includes the steps of forming a gate electrode on a substrate, and then the insulating layer is deposited over the gate electrode. The process, it is characterized by the etching step, which is performed after the deposition of the insulating layer, to create a contact hole. The advantage of this method, it is that it reduces the overall production time and improves the efficiency of the device.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to patch up your complex sentences :) Nice work! "

In the present invention, a method is provided for the manufacturing of a semiconductor device, which includes the steps of forming a gate electrode on a substrate, and then the insulating layer is deposited over the gate electrode. The process is characterized by the etching step, which is performed after the deposition of the insulating layer to create a contact hole. The advantage of this method is that it reduces the overall production time and improves the efficiency of the device.

In the present invention, a method is provided for the manufacturing of a semiconductor device, which includes the steps of forming a gate electrode on a substrate, and then the insulating layer is deposited over the gate electrode. The process, it is characterized by the etching step, which is performed after the deposition of the insulating layer, to create a contact hole. The advantage of this method, it is that it reduces the overall production time and improves the efficiency of the device.

Mistake Example #3

Omitting articles ('a', 'an', 'the')

IThe invention relates to themethod ofor improvingthe efficiency of thesolar panel. MThe method includesthe use of new material that increases absorption of sunlight. This material is applied to thesurface ofthe panel, resulting ina significant increase in energy output.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Don't forget to use articles in your sentences: for example, "Invention relates to method for improving efficiency of solar panel." should be "The invention relates to the method of improving the efficiency of the solar panel.""

The invention relates to the method of improving the efficiency of the solar panel. The method includes the use of new material that increases absorption of sunlight. This material is applied to the surface of the panel, resulting in a significant increase in energy output.

Invention relates to method for improving efficiency of solar panel. Method includes use of new material that increases absorption of sunlight. This material is applied to surface of panel, resulting in significant increase in energy output.