IP Protection Services

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: If 3+ bids offer Canadian goods/services
other bids will not be considered
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Intellectual Property Protection Services

23240-120757/A
Reynolds, Diane
Telephone:  819-956-1141
E-mail:  Diane.Reynolds@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) specializes in the responsible
development and use of Canada's natural resources and the
competitiveness of Canada's natural resources products.  NRCan
is an established leader in science and technology in the fields
of energy, minerals, metals, forestry and earth sciences.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has a requirement for the
services of patent agents and trademark agents on an "as and
when requested basis", to protect its Intellectual Property
(IP).  NRCan has approximately 75 IP Files (family) and receives
on average approximately 15 new invention disclosures per year.  

The Work will consist of:
-conducting prior art and novelty searches and providing
patentability opinions on new IP Files;
-conducting freedom to operate searches and assessments, as
required;
-providing IP advice, opinions, and strategies to NRCan;
-filing for patent protection in various countries;
-complete filings related to existing patent applications;
-conducting trademark searches and providing opinion on search
results; 
-preparing and filing trademark registrations;
-completing registrations related to existing trademark files,
if required;
-completing and filing copyright registrations;
-providing guidance and assistance on potential infringement
issue;
-successfully prosecuting patent applications and trademark and
copyright registrations and maintaining IP protection on the IP
Files throughout the life of the patent or registration period
by undertaking appropriate actions and payment of fees as
required; and
-providing related IP protection services and other
miscellaneous protection related activities, as requested.

The period of the Contract is from date of Contract to March 31,
2013 inclusive with an irrevocable option to extend the term of
the Contract by up to 24 additional 1-year periods.  Canada may
award up to 5 contracts.

This procurement is conditionally limited to Canadian services.

The Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCA) are not
applicable since the services will not be provided within CLCA
Settlement Areas.

There is no security requirement associated with the requirement.

Pursuant to section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003, a Consent
to a Criminal Record Verification form, must be submitted with
the bid, by the bid solicitation closing date, for each
individual who is currently on the Bidder's Board of Directors.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.