Common English Mistakes in Patent Applications by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')

The present invention relates to a new method for the production of biodegradable plastics. In the process, wedo use a combination of natural polymers and enzymes to achieve a more sustainable product. The results show that this method can make a significant impact on reducing environmental waste, and we dobelieve it will revolutionize the industry.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Great job! I took out the word "do" two times as it was unnecessary."

The present invention relates to a new method for the production of biodegradable plastics. In the process, we use a combination of natural polymers and enzymes to achieve a more sustainable product. The results show that this method can make a significant impact on reducing environmental waste, and we believe it will revolutionize the industry.

The present invention relates to a new method for the production of biodegradable plastics. In the process, we do use a combination of natural polymers and enzymes to achieve a more sustainable product. The results show that this method can make a significant impact on reducing environmental waste, and we do believe it will revolutionize the industry.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')

The present invention isrelatinges to a new method for producing solar panels that arehavinge increased efficiency. I amdescribinge the process in detail, which is involvinges the use of advanced materials that arereducinge energy loss. The invention isaimings to improve the sustainability of solar energy systems, and I ambelievinge it will havea significant impact on the industry.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Great job! Very few changes were needed overall."

The present invention relates to a new method for producing solar panels that have increased efficiency. I describe the process in detail, which involves the use of advanced materials that reduce energy loss. The invention aims to improve the sustainability of solar energy systems, and I believe it will have a significant impact on the industry.

The present invention is relating to a new method for producing solar panels that are having increased efficiency. I am describing the process in detail, which is involving the use of advanced materials that are reducing energy loss. The invention is aiming to improve the sustainability of solar energy systems, and I am believing it will have significant impact on the industry.

Mistake Example #3

Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')

In tThe present invention, it hasdescribed a new method for improving the efficiency of solar panels. The method consists inof applying a special coating that increases the absorption of sunlight. It has sense that tThis innovation willsignificantly reduce the cost of energy productionsignificantly, making it more accessible for all.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

The present invention is a new method for improving the efficiency of solar panels. The method consists of applying a special coating that increases the absorption of sunlight. This innovation will significantly reduce the cost of energy production, making it more accessible for all.

In the present invention, it has described a new method for improving the efficiency of solar panels. The method consists in applying a special coating that increases the absorption of sunlight. It has sense that this innovation will reduce the cost of energy production significantly, making it more accessible for all.