REGISTRATION DEADLINE: CLOSED
EXERCISE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 29, 2021
Registration for the 2021 exam is not a pre-requisite.
Candidates will receive tutorial exercises on September 1, 2021 and be required to submit answers to the exercises for review by tutors by September 29, 2021. The exercises will be subsequently discussed during the sessions:
DRAFTING
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm (ET)
PATENT OFFICE PRACTICE
Friday, November 5, 2021
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (ET)
INFRINGEMENT
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm (ET)
VALIDITY
Friday, November 12, 2021
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (ET)
The College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents (CPATA) has set the following dates for the 2021 qualification exams.
The forms and process for exam registration is accessible on the CPATA website under Agents & Trainees.
Details regarding payment of exam fees is provided on the CPATA website under Agents & Trainees.
Registration Opens: July 26, 2021
Registration Deadline: October 29, 2021
Accommodation Request Deadline: November 12, 2021 (To be confirmed)
Paper A – December 7, 2021
Paper B – December 8, 2021
Paper C – December 9, 2021
Paper D – December 10, 2021
New Trainees
Individuals who are writing the Qualifying Examinations or beginning their training must register with the CPATA as either a Patent or Trademark Agent in Training (a Class 3 Licensee). No fees will be charged in 2021 for this class. The forms and process for these applications may be found on the CPATA website under Agents & Trainees.
All inquiries regarding the 2021 Patent Agent Qualifying Examination should be directed to The College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents general registration inbox at dirregistration@cpata-cabamc.ca.
IPIC Member:
1 - 2 sessions: $395 plus applicable tax
3 - 4 sessions: $595 plus applicable tax
Non Member:
1 - 2 sessions: $595 plus applicable tax
3 - 4 sessions: $795 plus applicable tax
Law Society of Ontario
This program is eligible for up to 9 Substantive Hours.
Law Society of British Columbia
The Tutorials are approved for up to 13 hours towards the professional development requirement for certification.
Law Society of Saskatchewan
An application for accreditation will be submitted to the Law Society of Saskatchewan upon request. Please e-mail your request to admin@ipic.ca
