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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Learn about, search for or apply for registration of a patent, which gives you exclusive rights over products and processes that you invent.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The grant aims to provide resources for patent-related activities which are essential for securing intellectual property and innovation rights. Eligible projects focus on maintaining, protecting, and managing patents.
- Filing a patent application in Canada or abroad.
- Requesting examination of patent applications in Canada, including fast track options.
- Maintaining existing patents by paying required fees.
- Managing prior art to assess questions of patentability.
- Transferring ownership of patents.
- Engaging in patent industry training activities.
- Utilizing patent databases for research and information.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The context given does not provide specific information about who can apply for the grant related to patents and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Without further details, it is not possible to determine the eligibility criteria or the types of applicants who may apply. Typically, patent-related grants or funding opportunities would be targeted towards individuals or organizations involved in innovation, research and development, or commercialization of new technologies or inventions. However, specific eligibility requirements would need to be confirmed through detailed grant documentation or announcements from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office or related governmental bodies.Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant, which include:
- Patent application and examination fees
- Maintenance fees for patents
- Costs associated with filing prior art
- Expenses for transferring ownership of a patent
- Costs for ordering patent documents
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The patent process involves various fees including filing, examination, and maintenance fees.
- Volunteer opportunities are available for industry training visits for patent examiners to learn more about specific fields.
- A roadmap is available to help guide you through obtaining a Canadian patent grant.
- The services and information include the ability to transfer ownership of a patent and to appeal through the Patent Appeal Board if needed.
- Resources such as patent e-learning modules and international resources are available to educate on patent processes and infringement.
- You can maintain patent protection by paying maintenance fees.
- There's a service for ordering patent documents, including certified copies of patent applications.
- There is a DAS request form available for depositing a patent priority document to the WIPO Digital Access Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Patent Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Patent. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Patent?
Learn about, search for or apply for registration of a patent, which gives you exclusive rights over products and processes that you invent.
What expenses are eligible under Patent?
The grant aims to provide resources for patent-related activities which are essential for securing intellectual property and innovation rights. Eligible projects focus on maintaining, protecting, and managing patents. Filing a patent application in Canada or abroad.
Requesting examination of patent applications in Canada, including fast track options.
Maintaining existing patents by paying required fees.
Managing prior art to assess questions of patentability.
Transferring ownership of patents.
Engaging in patent industry training activities.
Utilizing patent databases for research and information.
Who can I contact for more information about the Patent?
You can contact Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).
Where is the Patent available?
The Patent program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Patent?
Patent is funded by Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada