Technical Translation Services New York City

New York City is one of the most active patent filing markets in the United States, home to the offices of hundreds of IP law firms and the technology companies whose IP they protect. Patent translation is among the most demanding forms of technical translation — a mistranslation of a claim can invalidate a patent or expose a client to infringement liability. Gotham Lab’s patent translators are specialists in intellectual property law and technical patent terminology across the engineering, software, pharmaceutical, and consumer technology sectors. We translate patent applications, claims, prior art, office action responses, and all supporting IP documentation for USPTO, EPO, JPO, CNIPA, and WIPO filings.

Software localization is not translation — it is adaptation. A localized software product must feel native to its target-language users, with UI elements that fit within interface constraints, error messages that make sense in context, and help documentation that reads naturally. Gotham Lab’s software localization specialists work in all standard localization file formats — XLIFF, .po, .strings, .resx, JSON, YAML, and proprietary CMS formats — and deliver translation-ready files that can be integrated directly into your development pipeline. We also provide website localization, app store listing localization, and software QA review in target languages.

Engineering documentation translation requires translators who understand what they are translating — not just the words, but the technical concepts, the safety implications, and the regulatory context. Gotham Lab translates technical manuals, assembly and installation guides, maintenance documentation, safety data sheets (SDS), CE marking documentation, and all manufacturing and engineering content for industrial and consumer product companies exporting to international markets. Our engineering translators have professional backgrounds in mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineering disciplines.

Medical device and pharmaceutical translation is subject to strict regulatory requirements that vary by jurisdiction. In the United States, FDA submissions must use precise, consistent terminology — a deviation in terminology between a 510(k) submission and the labeling can trigger a rejection. In the EU, MDR and IVDR requirements impose specific translation and documentation standards. Gotham Lab’s medical and pharmaceutical translators have expertise in FDA regulatory submissions, Instructions for Use (IFU), device labeling, clinical trial documentation, pharmacovigilance reports, and ISO 13485 quality management documentation. An ISO 17100 compliant translation workflow is available for clients with regulatory documentation requirements.

Scientific translation requires translators with advanced knowledge of the relevant field — not just terminology familiarity, but conceptual understanding of the research being described. Gotham Lab’s scientific translators hold advanced degrees in their specialist fields and translate academic papers, research reports, grant applications, laboratory protocols, clinical study reports, and journal submissions for publication in international peer-reviewed journals. We also provide translation of research datasets, conference presentations, and technical abstracts.

New York City is the financial capital of the world — and international financial services firms operating in the NYC market require translation of highly technical financial documentation that goes far beyond general business translation. Gotham Lab translates prospectuses, regulatory filings, annual reports, compliance documentation, terms and conditions, fintech API documentation, and algorithmic trading specifications for financial institutions, investment banks, asset managers, and fintech companies. Our financial translators have specialist expertise in the terminology of banking, capital markets, insurance, and financial regulation.