CanadaBuys #26-58085

Patent Annuity Payment Services for NRC's Global Patent Portfolio

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a provider to manage and pay patent maintenance (annuity) fees for its portfolio of over 1,425 patents and applications across 46 jurisdictions. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Direction des accords avec les clients et de la propriété intellectuelle - Services Requested: - Patent annuity payment services, including monitoring deadlines, obtaining payment instructions, processing payments, and providing detailed invoicing - Management of approximately 460 maintenance fee payments annually, with potential increase to 1,000 - Online interface required, compliant with WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards - Data security and English-language service provision - Proof of payment and periodic data updates - Products/Fees: - One-time onboarding/setup fee (up to CA$5,000) - Service fee per payment (up to CA$150) - Unique Requirements: - Online platform must be accessible and secure - Detailed invoicing and compliance with Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments for optional years - Services must cover multiple jurisdictions and provide evidence of payment - Option for up to five one-year contract extensions - No specific OEMs or named vendors; open to all qualified providers - Opportunity available in both English and French

Description

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a provider to pay patent maintenance fees on its behalf. The contract duration is estimated to be 12 months, starting from November 1, 2026. This procurement is conducted through a competitive open bidding process and is open to bidders in Canada. The solicitation is available in English and French.

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