Brevets Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses of all sizes (small, medium, and large enterprises) - Self-employed individuals and sole proprietors - Corporations (federally or provincially incorporated) - Partnerships and joint ventures - Non-profit organizations engaged in commercial innovation - Academic institutions and research organizations with commercialization intent ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Funding Scope: Partial cost coverage for patent-related activities - Matching Requirements: Typically requires applicant cost-sharing (exact percentage varies by program stream) - Repayability: Non-repayable; funds do not require repayment - Funding Range: Specific amounts not detailed in description; varies based on project scope and applicant type ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Patent search and research activities - Patent application filing fees and associated costs - Professional patent agent or lawyer fees for application preparation - Intellectual property assessment and analysis - Patent registration and administrative processing - Trademark and design registration (related IP protection) - Documentation and prior art research - International patent application filings (in eligible cases) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must demonstrate genuine intent to commercialize the invention - Patent application must be filed with appropriate IP office (ISED/CIPO) - Project must result in exclusive rights for products or processes - Applicant responsible for maintaining patent status post-grant - Compliance with all IP and patent law requirements mandatory - Grant funds must be used within specified project timeline - Reporting and documentation of IP registration outcomes required - Eligibility assessment based on novelty and commercial viability of invention