Common English Mistakes in Patent Applications by Ukrainian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Confusion with word order ('Always I go to the store' instead of 'I always go to the store')

IThis invention this relatesd to a method for improvingthe efficiency of solar panels. Always tThe panels arealways exposed to sunlight, but theyoftenthey do not capture themaximumamount of energy. By adjusting theangle of thepanels,we can increase energy absorption can besignificantlyincreased.

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

"I just rearranged some of the words to make the sentences sound a bit more natural to a native English speaker."

This invention is related to a method for improving the efficiency of solar panels. The panels are always exposed to sunlight, but they often do not capture the maximum amount of energy. By adjusting the angle of the panels, energy absorption can be significantly increased.

Invention this relates to a method for improving efficiency of solar panels. Always the panels are exposed to sunlight, but often they do not capture maximum energy. By adjusting angle of panels, we can increase energy absorption significantly.

Mistake Example #2

Skipping articles ('I bought car' instead of 'I bought a car')

IThe invention relates toa method for improvingthe efficiency of solar panels. MThe method involvesthe use of new material that increasesthe absorption of sunlight. This material is applied to thesurface ofthe panel, resulting ina significant increase in energy output.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add missing articles ("the," "an," etc.)."

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

Mistake Example #3

Using 'will' incorrectly in conditionals ('If it will rain, I will stay' instead of 'If it rains, I will stay')

In the present patent application, we describe an innovative method for enhancing solar panel efficiency. If the device willdetects a decrease in sunlight, it will automatically adjust the panel's angle to maximize energy absorption. This technology will ensure that if the weather willchanges unexpectedly, the system will still operate at optimal performance levels.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to put verbs in the right form :) Good job! "

In the present patent application, we describe an innovative method for enhancing solar panel efficiency. If the device detects a decrease in sunlight, it will automatically adjust the panel's angle to maximize energy absorption. This technology will ensure that if the weather changes unexpectedly, the system will still operate at optimal performance levels.

In the present patent application, we describe an innovative method for enhancing solar panel efficiency. If the device will detect a decrease in sunlight, it will automatically adjust the panel's angle to maximize energy absorption. This technology will ensure that if the weather will change unexpectedly, the system will still operate at optimal performance levels.