Morningside Translations
- Founded
- 2000-01-01 in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City, USA
- Headquarters
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Phone
- (212) 643-8800
Morningside Translations is a leading language-services provider specializing in translation, localization, and interpretation, with a strong focus on intellectual property (patent) translation, life sciences, and legal content. Founded in 2000 in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, the company has grown into one of the largest patent-translation firms globally and a top-ten LSP in North America. Serving over 4,000 clients across 55 countries, Morningside offers services in more than 150 languages with round-the-clock support. The company holds ISO certifications for quality management (9001), medical-device translation (13485), translation services (17100), and information security (27001). Its proprietary Morningside HUB platform provides cloud-based project management with AI-assisted features. Through strategic acquisitions—including AC Translations, Net-Translators, and Performance Language Solutions—Morningside expanded its capabilities. In 2021, it was acquired by Questel, a global leader in intellectual property solutions, and now operates as a Questel company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with additional offices in San Francisco, Hamburg, London, and Jerusalem.
Detailed Review
History & Growth
Morningside Translations was founded in 2000 by Josh Eisen and three partners in the Morningside Heights district of Manhattan. It was among the first language-service companies to centralize foreign patent translation and filing. The company opened its first international office in Israel in 2006, followed by a European office in Hamburg in 2012. By 2013 it had reached 1,000 customers. A series of acquisitions beginning in 2015 broadened its capabilities: AC Translations and Advanced Language Translation (2015), TranZlations (interpretation, 2016), Net‑Translators and Performance Language Solutions (2019). In 2017, business‑service veterans Tom Klein and Roland Lessard were named co‑CEOs after leading Sterling Talent Solutions. The company was acquired by Questel in 2021 and continues to operate under the Morningside brand.
Services & Specializations
Morningside’s core services include patent translation, legal translation, life‑sciences localization, interpretation, e‑learning and training, website localization, global marketing, software and app localization, and multimedia services. The company serves industries such as life sciences, legal, IP services, finance, manufacturing, consumer products, energy, media & entertainment, software & IT, and travel & hospitality.
Technology & Quality
Morningside’s proprietary quality‑assurance process is certified to ISO 9001, 13485, 17100, and 27001. Its Morningside HUB platform offers secure, cloud‑based project management, and the upgraded HUB+ and HUBai tiers add AI‑assisted translation and advanced analytics. The company also operates an IP‑specific platform for patent filing and translation, and a separate evaluation service (morningeval.com) for certified translations and expert opinion letters. Morningside boasts a 98% client satisfaction score and an average client tenure of eight years.
Key Acquisitions & Partnerships
- 2015: AC Translations (UK IP translation), Advanced Language Translation (technical/corporate compliance) - 2016: TranZlations (interpretation) - 2019: Net‑Translators (life‑sciences boutique), Performance Language Solutions (IP services) - 2018: Gold‑level sponsorship of Translators without Borders - 2021: Acquired by Questel, a global leader in integrated intellectual‑property solutions and software.
Key Products
Morningside HUB (including HUB+ and HUBai)
A secure, ISO-27001-backed cloud platform for managing translation and localization projects, featuring AI-assisted translation, advanced analytics, and free access for all clients with subscription tiers for added features.
Morningside IP Platform
A specialized platform for patent translation and foreign-filing workflows, launched in 2018 with client-requested features.
Morningside Eval
A service for certified academic translations and expert opinion letters, available at morningeval.com.
Translation, Localization & Interpretation Services
Covers patent, life-sciences, legal, finance, compliance, e-learning, website, software, and multimedia content in over 150 languages.
Acquired brands (AC Translations, Advanced Language Translation, TranZlations, Net-Translators, Performance Language Solutions)
All formerly independent LSPs now integrated under the Morningside brand, expanding the company's capabilities in IP, interpretation, life sciences, and technical translation.
Key Persons
- Tom Klein
Co-CEO
- Roland Lessard
Co-CEO