File a Canada Patent — CIPO Utility & Industrial Design
Canadian Intellectual Property Office filings prosecuted by registered Canadian Patent Agents. Fixed two-step pricing with bilingual prosecution options and small-entity discount handled in-house.
- Coordinated by registered Canadian Patent Agents (CIPO-recognized)
- Small entity status (≤50 employees) cuts CIPO fees by 50%
- 12-month grace period for inventor disclosures
- 4-year window to request examination — most generous globally
Step One — Strategy & Search
Start with a fixed-fee engagement to validate patentability before committing to full drafting.
- CIPO patentability search and clearance assessment
- Direct vs PCT national phase recommendation
- Small-entity status check and English vs French language strategy
- Step Two ($3,200) only if you proceed to drafting
"Canada's small-entity discount is one of the best-kept secrets in patent practice — qualifying applicants save 50% on every CIPO official fee for the life of the patent."
GTC Patents Team
Senior patent counsel · Canada
Why File Your Canada Patent with Us?
Senior IP professionals, fixed pricing, and operational discipline — built for inventors, startups, and growth-stage companies.
Registered Canadian Patent Agents
Canadian patent applications are prosecuted by CIPO-registered Canadian Patent Agents. We coordinate the engagement end-to-end — no separate Canadian counsel needed.
Fixed Two-Step Pricing
Step One ($699) for clearance and routing strategy. Step Two ($3,200) for full Canadian specification, claims, drawings, and CIPO filing.
Small Entity 50% Fee Discount
Entities with ≤50 employees and universities qualify for 50% off most CIPO official fees. We verify status correctly — incorrect declarations can be raised in invalidity proceedings.
Bilingual Prosecution Strategy
Canadian patents can be prosecuted in English or French. We recommend the optimal language based on your inventor base and target market.
Dedicated Case Management
Critical Canadian deadlines (4-year RFE, 4-month OA responses, annual maintenance from year 2) are docketed and surfaced in your client dashboard.
"Patents are 20-year commercial assets, not paperwork. Our job is to draft claims broad enough to be valuable and tight enough to survive — and to give you the budget visibility to plan your portfolio properly."
GTC Patents Team
Senior patent counsel · Canada
Canada Patent Pricing — Two-step engagement
Same simple model we use in every country. Validate patentability before committing to full drafting.
Strategy & Search
- CIPO patentability search and clearance assessment
- Strategy: direct CA filing vs PCT national phase, small-entity status check
- English vs French prosecution language recommendation
- Engagement letter & roadmap (Step Two only if you proceed)
Drafting & Filing
- Full Canadian specification, claims & abstract
- CIPO-compliant drawings (up to 10 figures)
- Filing through registered Canadian Patent Agent
- Request for Examination filing within the 4-year window
CIPO official fees and annual maintenance fees (from year 2) are pass-through at cost.
Total Cost of Canada Patent Filing
All-in budget scenarios from filing to grant. Government fees are passed through at cost from the patent office; our professional fees are fixed.
Canada Utility (small entity)
≤50 employees, universities — 50% off CIPO fees
| Step One — Strategy & Search | $699 |
| Step Two — Drafting & CIPO Filing | $3,200 |
| CIPO Filing Fee (small entity) | ~CAD $278 (~$200) |
| RFE Fee (small entity) | ~CAD $408 (~$295) |
Canada Utility (standard entity)
Companies > 50 employees
| Step One — Strategy & Search | $699 |
| Step Two — Drafting & CIPO Filing | $3,200 |
| CIPO Filing Fee (standard) | ~CAD $555 (~$400) |
| RFE Fee (standard) | ~CAD $816 (~$590) |
Canada Industrial Design
Ornamental appearance, single design
| Drafting & CIPO Filing | $1,100 |
| CIPO Official Fee | ~CAD $400 |
| 10-year max term, 5-year renewal | Pass-through |
Included in our professional fees
- CIPO patentability search and Step One strategy memo
- Small-entity status verification
- Full English or French specification, claims, abstract, drawings
- CIPO filing through registered Canadian Patent Agent
- Request for Examination filing within 4-year window
- Annual maintenance fee reminders
Office Action responses, examiner interviews, and post-grant proceedings are quoted separately when applicable. CIPO annual maintenance fees (from year 2) are pass-through at cost.
How We Compare on Canada Patent Filings
Registered representation at fixed pricing — without the boutique-firm hourly bill or the "templated" online-filing tradeoffs.
| Feature |
Best Value
GTC
|
DIY / online filer | Boutique IP firm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step One (search & strategy) | $699 fixed | Not available | CAD $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Step Two (drafting & CIPO filing) | $3,200 fixed | DIY possible (CA residents only) | CAD $5,000 – $10,000 |
| Registered Canadian Patent Agent | |||
| Small-entity status verification | Manual | ||
| Bilingual prosecution option | Often extra fee | ||
| Client dashboard & deadline tracking |
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Canada Patent Prosecution Lifecycle
From the day we sign Step One to the day your patent grants — typical timeline: 30 – 48 months to grant.
Step One — Search & Strategy
CIPO patentability search, small-entity status check, English vs French recommendation, and engagement letter.
Step Two — Drafting
Full Canadian specification, claims, abstract, and CIPO-compliant drawings. Inventor reviews and approves before filing.
CIPO Filing
Filed through registered Canadian Patent Agent. Filing receipt and application number issued.
Request for Examination
CIPO RFE must be filed within 4 years of filing date — the most generous window of any major jurisdiction. We typically file early.
Examination & Office Actions
Office Action responses are filed within 4 months (extendable). Examiner interviews are commonly used to resolve issues.
Grant & Issuance
Once allowed, the patent is granted and issued. Enforceable in Federal Court of Canada from grant date.
Annual Maintenance Fees
Canadian maintenance fees are payable annually from year 2 — earlier than most jurisdictions. We track and remind you well in advance.
Benefits of Canada patent registration
- 20-year exclusive rights enforceable in the Federal Court of Canada
- Small entity status delivers 50% lifetime savings on CIPO fees
- 12-month grace period for inventor disclosures (more generous than EPO/Japan)
- Bilingual prosecution flexibility (English or French)
- Strong Federal Court patent jurisprudence on injunctions and damages
- Canada is a Hague (designs) member as of November 2018
What you'll need to get started
- 1Invention disclosure — written description in English or French
- 2Inventorship — full legal names of all inventors
- 3Sketches, drawings, or photographs (redrafted to CIPO standards)
- 4Small-entity declaration if claiming the 50% discount
- 5Priority document if claiming Paris Convention or PCT priority
- 6Assignment documentation if filing in a company name
We treat all disclosures as confidential. For detailed technical information, we recommend signing an NDA before the second meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Filing in multiple countries?
Consider PCT international instead of Canada alone.
One PCT application filed via WIPO preserves your priority right in many countries for up to 30/31 months — including Canada — giving you 18 extra months to evaluate commercial viability before committing to national-phase filings.
Request your Canada patent consultation
Tell us about your invention. A senior patent professional will respond within one business day. All disclosures are treated as confidential.
Start your patent application
Tell us about your invention through our guided intake. A senior patent professional reviews your Canada filing goals and responds with a strategy and Step One quote — no payment required upfront.
- Registered patent attorneys & agents — confidential consultation
- Flat $699 Step One — strategy, prior-art search & filing-route recommendation
We respond within one business day. No obligation.