“专利代理”常见的英文表达是 “patent agency” 或 “patent representation”。
patent agency:更侧重于指代提供专利代理服务的机构或行业,例如: This patent agency has a good reputation in handling international patent applications.(这家专利代理机构在处理国际专利申请方面声誉良好。)
patent representation:强调代理行为本身,即代表客户处理专利相关事务,例如: The lawyer specializes in patent representation for technology companies.(这位律师专门为科技公司提供专利代理服务 。)