Intellectual Property and Research Agreements Management System

The contract issued by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada seeks the acquisition and implementation of a commercial off-the-shelf software solution designed to comprehensively manage intellectual property (IP). This system must support the entire IP lifecycle, encompassing invention disclosures, protection mechanisms such as patents and plant breeders' rights, licensing, agreement management, royalty tracking, compliance monitoring, as well as data analytics and reporting functions. The objective is to streamline and enhance the management and oversight of IP assets within the department. Identified as the "Intellectual Property and Research Agreements Management System," the solicitation was posted on March 19, 2026, with a response deadline of April 20, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food under the Government of Canada, with primary contract inquiries directed to Julie Mercier, the contracting authority. The place of performance is Canada, and interested parties can access the full tender details through the Government of Canada’s official procurement website.