6/18 The Risks of Overrelying on AI in Patent Translation: Practical Knowledge for the Next Generation of Patent Translation

AI PatentTrans. will speak at Sugoi IP EXPO 2026 on the realities of patent translation practice in the age of generative AI.

As generative AI evolves, the environment surrounding patent translation has changed significantly. AI can be a powerful support tool, but the work expected from translators is shifting toward deeper technical and legal verification.

AI output may appear reliable at first glance, but careful review often reveals important issues. Effective use requires both an eye for those problems and a workflow designed to catch them consistently.

Session Overview

Title

The Risks of Overrelying on AI in Patent Translation: Practical Knowledge for the Next Generation of Patent Translation

Speakers

• Ayaka Fukuda, Seminar Representative, AI Patent Trans Inc.
• Ryu Yuasa, Smart-IP Co., Ltd. / IPTech Patent Professional Corporation / Founder of Chizai Juku

What this session will cover

We will share practice-based lessons on the pitfalls of AI-assisted translation and on internal quality control approaches for teams that use AI in real work.

• Risks that can arise when AI output is adopted as-is in patent translation
• How to review from technical and legal perspectives
• How to think about quality management and workflow design when integrating AI into operations
• Practical know-how accumulated through real project experience

For anyone interested in how to divide responsibilities between AI and people, and how to protect translation quality in practice, this session offers a field-oriented perspective.