Translation & Review
Blackline delivers accurate and effective translations that have been reviewed in-house by a second ATA-certified translator. CAT tools available as desired.
REVIEW
Blackline reviews your existing translation and implements changes sparingly and judiciously in order to improve and correct it, according to your needs.
RESEARCH
Blackline demolishes the language barrier to investigate and report on topics of strategic interest to your organization, when the source material is in German.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Blackline produces executive summaries in English of complex documents written in German. Actionable intelligence, translated for you.
EVALUATION
Blackline examines your website and outward-facing documents, including company and product brochures, and produces a multi-point evaluation report on the quality of the English translations or copy.
customized
Blackline synergizes with your organization to render whatever German-language, DACH cultural competence or research services you require.
Areas of Practice
PATENTS & IP Litigation
Patents form the backbone of intellectual property law around the world. Along with trademarks, utility models and copyright, patents are the documents that ensure legal and commercial protection for your valuable and hard-won inventions, products and works of art. Blackline specializes in delivering accurate and well-researched patent translations from German to English. All prior art, citations and patent family documents are examined for terminology, functional understanding and classifications. Moreover, years of experience in translating patent litigation briefs, settlements and judgments means Blackline is aware of and will avoid the common pitfalls that leave (translated) patents open to attack.
technical marketing
“Made in Germany” stands for quality around the world. Hardly any other country produces close to the wealth of technical innovation and export products that leave Germany each year. Nevertheless, success along the road from product development to go-to-market in international markets is not guaranteed. Technical understanding of the product in relation to similar others is the first step; aligning the German marketing with the prevailing marketing strategies and tactics used in native English markets is the second; and finally, producing a compelling translation full of action words and clear user benefits. Outstanding R&D and product development deserve outstanding translations to drive impressive sales.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
Whether inward or outward-facing, Blackline aims to be your trusted partner for all German to English business communications. From management presentations to new sales strategies, letters to shareholders, press releases and policy statements, RFPs to detailed functional specifications, Blackline brings years of experience in crafting precisely the right message in just the right register for the occasion.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
The impersonal quality of the term obscures the vibrant relationships and real life histories of the people doing the buying and selling. Trade between nations necessitates relationships between foreign nationals and entities. Beyond balances of trade and customs duties there are people who need to understand one another. When this communication is free and open, smooth and skilled, goods arrive as expected and margins go the right way. When it’s halting and awkward, unclear and forced, synergies are lost and the business relationship ultimately fails to fully exploit its potential. What kind of trader are you? One with a skilled language and cultural competence professional to stand reliably at your side, to respond and support your operations in whatever way you need – completely customer obsessed and hungry to deliver results? I hope so, because I care about your success, and I believe in the wider potential of trade between nations to continue to enrich cultures while fostering peace and prosperity. Let’s be part of something bigger than just the bottom line. At Blackline Translations Ltd., we believe in your potential to achieve international success.
contracts
Contracts are like marriage: great ones are built on good faith, the ability to foresee potential misunderstandings and disagreements, and a robust framework for resolving issues that do arise. Whether a commercial lease, framework agreement governing purchases for a major corporation or an employment contract, Blackline has you covered. In-depth understanding of contract law in Germany and the US as well as Canada and the Commonwealth ensures your contracts are enforceable as well as accurate.
REGULATORY
Most businesses operate within some kind of regulatory framework. Some businesses, such as financial institutions, shipping companies, producers of medical devices and pharmaceuticals and those with products subject to import or export controls, operate in highly regulated environments. Whether seeking to penetrate foreign markets or simply to understand the regulatory landscape in German-speaking countries, Blackline is your reliable partner for understanding regulations as well as communicating and advancing your interests vis-a-vis regulators.
startups & entrepreneurs
Blackline loves startups. The entrepreneurs running them have specific problems they need to solve and often require and appreciate creative solutions. Blackline delivers tailored solutions in language and cultural competence to startups by listening closely and working with you at every step of the process.