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Patent Annuity Services to the National Research Council of Canada

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26-58085International

Response Deadline10/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(2)

Solicitation 26-58085: Services de paiement des annuités des brevets

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Solicitation 26-58085: Patent Annuity Services for NRC

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 14

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 15

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Philippe G. ClérouxContracting Authority

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The NRC is seeking a patent annuity provider to pay patent maintenance fees on behalf of the NRC.

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