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ISED rolls out new Patent Collective pilot program


OTTAWA – The Feds have launched a new pilot program designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) with their patent and other IP needs.Part of the five-year Intellectual Property Strategy, the Patent Collective pilot project is open to Canadian entities that can gather a team with experience in delivering high-quality patent advice.  The chosen applicant will receive $30 million in funding over four years to create a non-profit organization that will work with companies in a selected sector to help them use their IP more strategically.In addition to providing the Government with insight into the IP issues faced by...