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Global Patent Maintenance Fee Administration

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Submission Closed10/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Global Patent Maintenance Fee Administration subcontract is issued by the National Research Council of Canada to manage the monitoring, docketing, and execution of patent maintenance fee payments for prime contractors. The service provider is responsible for tracking deadlines across international jurisdictions, managing late payments, and coordinating with a network of foreign agents and proprietary software to ensure payments are delivered to the appropriate patent offices. The contract requires the delivery of executed payments along with official proof of payment. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541110 and is based in Canada. The solicitation was posted on September 14, 2026, with a response deadline of October 15, 2026.

General Info

NRC subcontract for managing international patent maintenance fee monitoring and payment execution.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-58085.

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Patent Annuity Services to the National Research Council of Canada

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 14

subcontract

Response DeadlineOct 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Full Description

Performs monitoring, docketing, and execution of patent maintenance fee payments for prime contractors on National Research Council (NRC) of Canada projects. Monitors deadlines for international jurisdictions, dockets late payments, and executes payments to patent offices. Utilizes proprietary patent docketing software and a network of foreign agents. Delivers executed payments and official proof of payment.