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CFB Scientific Translations LLC

German to English and
English to German Translations

Patents, Science, Technology

PhD in physics. Certified by the American Translators Association. Trusted by the German Ministry of Education and Research.

ATA-Certified

Certified by the American Translators Association for translation from German into English and from English into German

PhD in Physics

Doctorate in quantum field theory, Master's degree in engineering physics, research experience at Stanford/SLAC and MIT

Professional Translator since 2010

Translated over 12,200 pages for patent protection and litigation; edited or reviewed another 11,000+ patent pages (as of July 2026)

Confidential

No outsourcing to third parties, no use of insecure cloud applications, machine translation, or AI without prior approval

Areas of Expertise

Patents, IP

For filing and validation with the USPTO, the EPO, the DPMA, the Österreichische Patentamt, for unitary patents, for PCT filing, for IP litigation, for utility patents, and more. Fully compliant with United States Regulations 37 CFR § 41.154(b), 37 CFR § 42.63(b), and 35 USC § 119(b)(3). Litigation support.

PATENTS

Science

Scientific Texts

Publications, journal articles, research reports, and theses in the natural sciences, such as nuclear physics, quantum physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science.

I have authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications; see, for example, my Google Scholar profile.

Technology

Technical texts in the fields of robotics, electronics, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, energy including renewables, engineering, and related fields

(The photo shows me in the field studying P&IDs.)

TECHNOLOGY

SOFTWARE

App Localization

Translation and localization of app GUIs, websites, and other interfaces. Translation of manuals, user guides, white papers, CAD drawings, technical data sheets, and more!

“Dear Ms. Berger, we always value your insights and comments highly. […] In the present case, this would have had serious consequences. Thank you again!”

Rated 5 out of 5

Ready to translate your intellectual property or scientific documents?

My name is Carola Berger. I have been specializing in patent and technical translations since 2010. As an ATA-certified translator, I am bound by the American Translators Association’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. You can verify my credentials with the American Translators Association here; my certification number is 503788.

Your intellectual property is in good hands.

CFB Scientific Translations LLC is owned and operated by Single Member Carola F Berger. Since 2010 (sole proprietor 2010-2020; LLC since 2020), I have provided 100% professional, human translation services, no outsourcing, no subcontractors, no external machine translation. Your intellectual property and your documents are safe with me. I don’t send your documents halfway around the globe or use third-party machine translation services in the cloud that could potentially lead to a data leak or breach. Upon request and only with your express approval, I work with a trusted colleague to provide a second set of eyes. Furthermore, I can also transmit your documents securely with PGP encryption.

Hear what my clients have to say:

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.

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.

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

The author gratefully acknowledges Carola’s assistance in clarifying points of language and history and her discovery of Ref. 28.

I really appreciate the obvious hard work you put into these, as I literally have to add a period or something minor on each chapter usually. I’ve dealt with so many translators who didn’t put this kind of effort into their translations.

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.

A47L

Domestic washing or cleaning

A61G

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

B01D

Separation

B60K

Arrangement 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

B62K

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

B65B

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

B65D

Containers 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

B66C

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

D04B

Knitting

E21B

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

F04D

Non-positive-displacement pumps

F27B

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

F28D

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

G05B

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

G06F

Electric digital data processing

G06N

Computing arrangements based on specific computational models

G10L

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

H01J

Electric discharge tubes or discharge lamps

H01M

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

H01R

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

H02H

Emergency protective circuit arrangements

H04L

Transmission of digital information, e.g. telegraphic communication

H04M

Telephonic communication

H04N

Pictorial communication, e.g. television

H04W

Wireless 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 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.

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 field theory 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.

What are your areas of expertise?

I hold a Master’s degree in engineering physics and a PhD in quantum field theory. You can read my PhD thesis here. Quantum and nuclear physics, advanced mathematics, and computer simulations formed the core of my research. I have completed advanced continuing education courses in the areas of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, robotics, blockchain, DeFi, cryptocurrencies, energy (including renewables such as solar), and electronics. In the past, I consulted for a process engineering firm. Recently, I have published research on translation quality estimation.

How do you ensure quality and on-time delivery?

In addition to thorough proofreading and editing, every translation undergoes several quality assurance steps. If requested by the client, a trusted and highly qualified colleague reviews my work in accordance with the ISO 17100 standard. I also collaborate with trusted colleagues (with your explicit permission) in case your patent translation volume exceeds my capacity. I have never missed a deadline.

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.

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