Industrial Designs
Canada
Register your industrial designs
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- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateApril 04, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateSeptember 01, 2023
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Other Support
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Government of Canada
- Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
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Learn about and search for industrial designs or apply for registration to protect the original visual features of a product.
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$120,000
Halifax
Developing eco-friendly packaging designs for local food producers
$190,000
Winnipeg
Developing an interactive digital art exhibit for community engagement
$140,000
Ottawa
Designing ergonomic office equipment for remote workers
$150,000
Toronto
Creating custom sustainable furniture designs for urban apartments
$200,000
Vancouver
Designing an innovative wearable health monitoring device
$160,000
Montreal
Revitalizing traditional textile designs for the local artisan community
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Here are the eligibility criteria for the grant:
- Applicants must be Canadian individuals or businesses seeking to protect their industrial designs.
- The industrial design must be new and original, not previously published or disclosed to the public.
- Applicants must file their application within the designated timeframe and pay the required fees.
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Eligible types of companies for this grant include:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Start-ups
- Research institutions
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Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant. These include:
- Companies not registered in the jurisdiction
- Companies operating in prohibited industries
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There are eligible expenses for this grant, which include:
- Costs related to the development and implementation of the project
- Salaries for project personnel
- Purchase of equipment or materials directly related to the project
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Relevance and significance of the proposed project
- Capacity and expertise of the applicant
- Project feasibility and budget justification
- Potential impact and sustainability
Apply to this program
Summary of the Grant:
This grant aims to support individuals or organizations involved in industrial design by providing resources, guidance, and online services related to industrial designs and intellectual property protection.
Detailed Explanation of the Grant:
Industrial designs play a crucial role in protecting the visual appearance of a product, and this grant offers valuable insights into the world of industrial design. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn about industrial designs or an experienced professional seeking to file an application online, this grant provides a roadmap of the application process and guides you through the steps involved. Resources such as the Industrial Design COVID-19 service interruption FAQs, fees information, legislation, and office practices are available to help you navigate the complexities of industrial design protection.
With convenient online services like filing or amending an application, consulting E-Mailbox, managing E-Access, paying maintenance fees, and sending general correspondence, the grant simplifies the process of protecting your intellectual property. Stay updated on industry news, activities, and initiatives through featured articles, and make use of tools like the IP Horizons – Bulk data search to access essential information. Overall, this grant empowers individuals and organizations to safeguard their designs and intellectual property rights on a global scale.
