The federal and provincial governments offer substantial contributions to eligible companies to offset their costs in Intellectual Property. Perpetual Motion Patents can help you apply for these competitive programs.Read More

The Paris Convention establishes a "right of priority" that provides you with a window to file subsequent applications in other member states. Knowing the deadlines other parts of the treaty is key to an IP strategy.Read More

We are often asked about the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system which offers you a unified procedure for filing patent applications in many places. Whether this snooze button used to delay further patent applications is right for you depends.Read More

The government of Canada has increased the posted fees for patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and other IP. Expect at least a 25% fee increase in 2024 with a few exceptions. However, if you act now you can save money.Read More