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A Patent Application is your formal request to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) to protect your new invention. It outlines the technical details of your innovation and stakes your legal claim as its inventor, giving you the opportunity to secure exclusive rights for up to 20 years.

The application includes detailed descriptions, drawings, and specific claims about what makes your invention unique. Once filed, it establishes your priority date - crucial for defending your rights against competitors who might develop similar innovations. CIPO's patent examiners review these applications to ensure each invention meets Canadian patentability requirements for novelty, usefulness, and non-obviousness.

File a Patent Application as soon as you've developed a new invention that has commercial potential. Time is critical - if you publicly reveal your innovation or sell it before filing, you could lose your right to patent protection in Canada and internationally. This applies to new technologies, processes, machines, compositions, and improvements to existing inventions.

Many businesses file when they're ready to bring products to market, planning to license their technology, or spotting competitors working on similar innovations. Early filing establishes your priority date and prevents others from claiming your invention first. For startups and established companies alike, patent protection can be vital for securing investment and maintaining market advantage.

• Provisional Patent Application: A temporary 12-month placeholder that establishes your filing date while you develop your full application. Perfect for early-stage innovations.
• Non-Provisional Patent Application: The complete, detailed application that leads to an actual patent. Requires thorough technical descriptions and specific claims.
• PCT International Application: Files through CIPO to seek patent protection in multiple countries simultaneously, giving you 30 months to decide where to pursue patents.
• Divisional Application: Splits an original application into multiple patents when your invention contains several distinct innovations.

• Inventors: Individual creators, research teams, or companies who develop new technologies and seek protection for their innovations through Patent Applications.
• Patent Agents: Licensed professionals who draft applications, ensuring technical details and legal claims meet CIPO requirements.
• Patent Examiners: CIPO officials who review applications, assess patentability criteria, and decide on patent grants.
• Legal Counsel: Corporate lawyers who advise on patent strategy, potential infringement issues, and licensing opportunities.
• Business Stakeholders: Investors, licensees, and competitors who monitor patent filings to guide business decisions.

• Prior Art Search: Research existing patents and publications to confirm your invention's novelty and scope.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed drawings, diagrams, and descriptions explaining how your invention works and its unique features.
• Invention Details: Document when and how you created the invention, including test results and prototypes.
• Claims Development: Outline specific claims that define your invention's legal protection scope.
• Filing Requirements: Gather inventor information, assignment documents if applicable, and required fees.
• Quality Review: Our platform helps ensure your Patent Application meets CIPO requirements and includes all mandatory elements.

• Title and Abstract: Clear, concise description of your invention's purpose and function.
• Background Section: Context of the invention and existing problems it solves in the field.
• Detailed Description: Complete technical explanation enabling others to make and use the invention.
• Claims Section: Precise legal statements defining the invention's scope of protection.
• Drawings and Diagrams: Visual representations with numbered references matching the description.
• Inventor Information: Full legal names and addresses of all contributors.
• Declaration: Signed statement confirming inventors' rights and application truthfulness.

A Patent Application differs significantly from a Patent Knowhow Licence. While both deal with intellectual property protection, they serve distinct purposes in your innovation strategy.

• Legal Purpose: A Patent Application seeks government-granted exclusive rights to an invention, while a Patent Knowhow Licence allows others to use your existing patented technology and related technical knowledge.
• Timing and Duration: Patent Applications must be filed before public disclosure and can protect for up to 20 years. Licensing agreements typically come after patent grant and have negotiable terms.
• Document Structure: Applications require technical descriptions and specific legal claims about the invention. Licence agreements focus on usage terms, royalties, and knowledge transfer.
• Business Impact: Patents establish ownership rights and prevent others from using your invention. Licences generate revenue by allowing controlled use of your technology.