Support new IP protection and broader portfolio development. 

Funding: Up to $25,000
Co-investment: 35%
Award limit: No limit

Best suited for

• Businesses with a current, comprehensive IP strategy
• Applicants preparing to file their first patent application
• Businesses pursuing new patent filings or portfolio-building activities
• Applicants completing significant trade secret, licensing or other IP protection work

Typical activities

• Patent and industrial design drafting and filing. 
• Trademark drafting and registration. 
• Licensing agreements.
• Eligible patent prosecution or responses to office actions when completed as part of broader portfolio development and accompanied by a new application or filing. 

What to know

This stream is intended for new intellectual property protection and portfolio development activities.

Businesses that still need to assess and prioritize their broader IP needs may be better suited for the IP Strategy stream.