There are no eligibility criteria for this service. Completed application forms.The patent must be filed within one year of the invention being publicly disclosed or published. To make sure your idea is protected, timing is critical! To apply for a patent, you must file an application and pay required fees. If you're already in a worker cooperative, we can help you operate and grow your business. One-on-one support services are available in the following areas:. We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in the Bahamas. Services and information. For general information about worker cooperatives or WCBDI, please fill out our interest form.