VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — May 27, 2026 — The Language Group (TLG), a leader in language services and technology-enabled communication solutions, today announced the issuance of a second patent related to Fetch®, the company’s secure, on-demand healthcare translation platform. This newly issued patent significantly expands TLG’s intellectual property protection by broadening coverage beyond the original workflow invention to encompass all healthcare-focused real-time translation communication.
The expanded patent protection reinforces TLG’s long-term commitment to advancing safe, compliant, and clinically responsible multilingual communication in healthcare environments, where language access directly impacts patient understanding, safety, and outcomes.
Earlier this year, TLG announced that Fetch® had become patent protected for its unique workflow, combining AI-powered translation with qualified human-in-the-loop review to support secure, compliant patient communication. The newly issued patent builds upon that foundation by extending protection across broader real-time healthcare translation of communication applications and infrastructure.
“As healthcare organizations continue to navigate growing demands for accessible, multilingual communication, we believe protecting responsible innovation matters,” said Giovanni Donatelli, Founder and CEO of The Language Group. “This second patent strengthens our original invention and expands our protection across healthcare-focused real-time translation communication. It reinforces our commitment to building technology that prioritizes patient safety, compliance, and trust, not just speed.”
Fetch® was developed specifically for healthcare organizations that require fast, accurate, and secure translation support for patient-facing communication. Unlike AI-only translation tools, Fetch® operationalizes a human-in-the-loop model designed to ensure linguistic accuracy, contextual appropriateness, and regulatory compliance for clinically sensitive content. The platform also provides on-demand, 24/7/365 availability with an average 15-minute turnaround time, helping healthcare organizations communicate quickly and effectively across language barriers.
The platform supports healthcare organizations in meeting language access obligations under HIPAA, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, Title VI, and Joint Commission standards, while helping reduce communication gaps that can negatively affect patient care and operational outcomes.
“This additional patent protection reflects the broader vision behind Fetch®,” said Eric Hope Vice President of Sales & Marketing at The Language Group. “Healthcare communication requires more than simple translation. It requires real-time workflows built around accountability, accuracy, security, and patient comprehension. Expanding our patent coverage allows us to continue innovating responsibly in this space.”
TLG continues to invest in technology-enabled language solutions that combine automation, human expertise, and healthcare-specific operational design to support safer and more equitable care delivery.
For more information about Fetch® and The Language Group, visit: https://thelanguagegroup.com/fetch
About The Language Group
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, The Language Group (TLG) is an award-winning language solutions company providing translation and interpretation services to healthcare organizations throughout the U.S. With a global talent network and offices across Europe and the Americas, TLG combines more than a century of senior management expertise with innovative technology and deep cultural understanding to help organizations communicate with confidence in any language.
