Expert German ↔︎ English Translations

Two certifications by the American Translators Association
for legal compliance

PhD in physics, Master’s in engineering physics
for subject matter expertise

700+ hours of continuing education
for additional specialized qualifications

16 years of human translation experience
for your peace of mind

PATENT ATTORNEYS, SCIENTISTS, R&D TEAMS, AGENCIES

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Patents, litigation, scientific publications, high-tech documentation. Precise German-English translations to protect your intellectual property.

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Translations of official documents and vital records for US authorities or universities, including USCIS, WES, NACES, with acceptance guarantee! Flat fee of $35 per page for most documents.

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I am ready to help you with your German<>English translation projects!

I am an experienced, ATA-certified translator with proven subject matter expertise and provide accurate and confidential translation services you can rely on. Get a quick quote now or contact me for more information about any of my services. I am usually in the office Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, US Pacific time zone (17:00-2:00 CET). Upon request, I offer express, rush, and weekend services to help you meet your deadlines.

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Patents and Technical Texts

This is a perfect example of why it actually helps to have specializations and understand your material! You always do such a fantastic job; we really appreciate you.

Terena Bell

CEO, In Every Language (now part of Paragon Language Services)

If you are a patent attorney, and need a claims translation from English to German, congratulations, you have found who you are looking for! I’ve worked with several translation agencies over the years, but despite repetitive feedback, I always found errors – until I met Carola. Her work is perfect from day one. She has become a trusted partner, and I highly recommend her services.

Gert Jacobs

European Patent Attorney, INVENTRANS bv

[…] many thanks for your on-time delivery, as always. We also highly appreciate your attentiveness to the content and your comments.

Thorsten Meyer

European Patent Attorney

Certified Translations

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I was very pleased with the quality of her work, her responsiveness, and the smooth communication throughout the process. I truly enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend her translation services.

Thank you, Carola!
  
 
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She was very professional and responded quickly to all my requests. Her delivery was fast and the transaction felt personal.
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    Petra Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mrs Berger replied immediately to my translating request. She delivered earlier then the estimated timeframe and after prove reading sent off the Hardcopies with tracking information right away.

She's very efficient, reliable and straight forward, all you want in a professional Translater.

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Sample Portfolio

In 2023, I translated the Memorandum Kernfusion on laser inertial fusion energy from English into German for the German Ministry of Education and Research. My translation of the Executive Summary is available here in German.

My scientific publications can be accessed here:

https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5745-9351

Below is a selection of patent translation projects completed since January 2023, listed according to the International Patent Classification (IPC). Further details are confidential.

A47LDomestic washing or cleaning

A61GTransport, personal conveyances, or accommodation specially adapted for patients or disabled persons; operating tables or chairs; chairs for dentistry; funeral devices

B01DSeparation

B60KArrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions in vehicles; arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers in vehicles; auxiliary drives for vehicles; instrumentation or dashboards for vehicles; arrangements in connection with cooling, air intake, gas exhaust or fuel supply of propulsion units in vehicles

B62KCycles; cycle frames; cycle steering devices; rider-operated terminal controls specially adapted for cycles; cycle axle suspensions; cycle side-cars, forecars, or the like

B65BMachines, apparatus or devices for, or methods of, packaging articles or materials; unpacking

B65DContainers for storage or transport of articles or materials, e.g. bags, barrels, bottles, boxes, cans, cartons, crates, drums, jars, tanks, hoppers, forwarding containers; accessories, closures, or fittings therefor; packaging elements; packages

B66CCranes; load-engaging elements or devices for cranes, capstans, winches, or tackles

D04BKnitting

E21BEarth or rock drilling; obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells

F04DNon-positive-displacement pumps

F27BFurnaces, kilns, ovens, or retorts in general; open sintering or like apparatus

F28DHeat-exchange apparatus, not provided for in another subclass, in which the heat-exchange media do not come into direct contact

G05BControl or regulating systems in general; functional elements of such systems; monitoring or testing arrangements for such systems or elements

G06FElectric digital data processing

G06NComputing arrangements based on specific computational models

G10LSpeech analysis techniques or speech synthesis; speech recognition; speech or voice processing techniques; speech or audio coding or decoding

H01JElectric discharge tubes or discharge lamps

H01MProcesses or means, e.g. batteries, for the direct conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy

H01RElectrically-conductive connections; structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements; coupling devices; current collectors

H02HEmergency protective circuit arrangements

H04LTransmission of digital information, e.g. telegraphic communication

H04MTelephonic communication

H04NPictorial communication, e.g. television

H04WWireless communication networks

Writing samples can be found here (for translators and interpreters) and here (on theoretical particle physics, high energy physics, quantum field theory, and astrophysics).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a certified translation cost? How long does it take?

I charge a flat $35 per page for the standard translation of official documents and vital records, with a turnaround of 1-3 business days for most projects. Contact me for additional options such as notarization and express translation.

How much does a patent or scientific translation cost? How long does it take?

The fee for patent, technical, and scientific translations depends on a number of factors, such as length of the text, complexity, turnaround time, additional formatting and other requirements. I can typically translate between 5 and 10 pages of patent text with standard EPO formatting per day, but the exact turnaround time depends on the aforementioned factors as well. Please contact me for a free, no-obligation quote.

Can you send the translations directly to my university admissions office or credential evaluation service?

I am happy to send the translation directly to the receiving authority at no extra cost (aside from postage, if applicable). I recently sent certified translations directly to institutions such as Cal State LA, Arizona State University, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, and many others.

What are your areas of expertise?

I regularly translate patents and technical texts in the fields of robotics, electronics, artificial intelligence, computer science, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, electrical and mechanical engineering, energy including renewable energy, oil and gas, nuclear physics, quantum physics, clinical trials, medical devices, mathematics, statistics, and related subjects.

What are your qualifications and credentials? Are you ATA-certified?

I am certified by the American Translators Association for translation from German into English and from English into German. My ATA certification number is 503788. I hold a PhD in quantum physics and a Master’s degree (Diplom-Ingenieurin) in engineering physics. I have been in business since 2010 and regularly complete professional development training on the latest topics in technology and science.

Why should I trust you? Are my documents safe with you?

I have been in the translation business since 2010. As an ATA-certified translator, I am bound by the American Translators Association’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. I will not outsource your project, nor will I send your confidential documents to third parties or to the lowest bidder. Your documents stay local, on my computer. I use a dedicated email server under my own domain to send messages. Documents that you upload are encrypted via TLS/SSL. I am happy to encrypt your documents with PGP/GPG upon request.

Do you use AI?

I do not use AI for translation unless a client explicitly requests it. While I use AI for ancillary office tasks, I never upload confidential documents containing personal information to a chatbot due to the associated cybersecurity risks. That said, I have extensive knowledge of the inner workings of neural networks, LLMs, transformers, and prompt engineering. If you are looking for a translator for your AI patent, please contact me for a free quote.

Meet CFB Scientific Translations LLC

Serving clients in California, the US, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Europe, and the world since 2010.

Principal Member and Translator

Carola F Berger, PhD, Dipl-Ing, CT

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CFB Scientific Translations LLC