I'm not sure about Canada, but I did find this govt link online: ised-isde.canada.ca/site/intellectual-property-strategy/en/legal-clinics-program. Warmest regards, -john
Unfortunately no. I’m a Canadian|US patent agent. I specialize in solo and startup clients and have fee schedules that help such. A number of my clients are taking advantage of a new financial support organization here in Quebec. I’ll do some digging if you like. Let me know and I’ll send you my contact details.
I have applied for this program and received a 22 question questionnaire about the invention. It's a total headache. They expect you to do all the research and drafting all the paperwork. So, essentially the patent attorney just checks your work yet he gets paid as if he did all the work to help you.
Did you get accepted to the pro bono program? Congratulations! Note, however, that it takes about 30 hours for a patent attorney to write and file an average patent application and they not receiving any compensation when they write your application for free. Good luck with your product!! 🙂 Warmest wishes, -john
@johnferrellesq. Still working on all the drawings, excel spreadsheets, to accompany the answers to the 22 questions. I hope this is not all for nothing.
You do not need to have a PPA (Provisional Patent Application) on file first to be eligible for the PTO Pro Bono program. Good luck with your invention! Warmest wishes, -john
You have to be “dirt poor” to qualify. What a joke. 2024 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Persons in family/household Poverty guideline 1 $15,060 2 $20,440 3 $25,820 4 $31,200 5 $36,580 6 $41,960 7 $47,340 8 $52,720 For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,380 for each additional person.
Anthony, unfortunately this is true and talking with the patent office they recognize the income limits are very low. I would say this program is best suited for students who don't work full time and are just getting started as inventors. Thank you for watching my videos and for adding your comments. -john
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Do you know if there is a probono service like this for Canada?
I'm not sure about Canada, but I did find this govt link online: ised-isde.canada.ca/site/intellectual-property-strategy/en/legal-clinics-program. Warmest regards, -john
Unfortunately no. I’m a Canadian|US patent agent. I specialize in solo and startup clients and have fee schedules that help such. A number of my clients are taking advantage of a new financial support organization here in Quebec. I’ll do some digging if you like. Let me know and I’ll send you my contact details.
I have applied for this program and received a 22 question questionnaire about the invention. It's a total headache. They expect you to do all the research and drafting all the paperwork. So, essentially the patent attorney just checks your work yet he gets paid as if he did all the work to help you.
Did you get accepted to the pro bono program? Congratulations! Note, however, that it takes about 30 hours for a patent attorney to write and file an average patent application and they not receiving any compensation when they write your application for free. Good luck with your product!! 🙂 Warmest wishes, -john
@johnferrellesq. Still working on all the drawings, excel spreadsheets, to accompany the answers to the 22 questions. I hope this is not all for nothing.
@@johnferrellesq. I am still working on producing the drawings and excel spreadsheets to accompany the 22 answers.
should I have a provisional patent application submitted
You do not need to have a PPA (Provisional Patent Application) on file first to be eligible for the PTO Pro Bono program. Good luck with your invention! Warmest wishes, -john
The whole patent process is uber/over complicated
Totally agree! 😊
You have to be “dirt poor” to qualify. What a joke.
2024 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Persons in family/household Poverty guideline
1 $15,060
2 $20,440
3 $25,820
4 $31,200
5 $36,580
6 $41,960
7 $47,340
8 $52,720
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,380 for each additional person.
Anthony, unfortunately this is true and talking with the patent office they recognize the income limits are very low. I would say this program is best suited for students who don't work full time and are just getting started as inventors. Thank you for watching my videos and for adding your comments. -john