The IPIC Trademark Exam Prep Course is an in-depth program intended to prepare candidates for the Canadian Trademark Agent Qualifying Examination.
Curriculum
The curriculum will cover topics tested in the exam:
- Pre-advertisement issues corresponding to PART A of the Exam including searching and availability, filing applications, responding to office actions, section 12(2) and 14 affidavits.
- Post-advertisement issues corresponding to PART B of the Exam including opposition proceedings, section 45 proceedings, licensing, assignments, renewals, infringement and passing off.
Format
The course is conducted online over 10 weeks and includes:
- comprehensive reading material
- weekly practice assignments reviewed by instructors
- simulated exam questions (Q&A)
- two webinars focused on case law
- discussion forum
A former Trademark Agent Examining Board member will offer guidance on preparing for and writing the Exam.
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Assignments
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Assignment Due Dates
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UNIT 1
Trademark Searching & Availability Opinions
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August 20
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UNIT 2
Preparing and Filing the Trademark Application
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August 27
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UNIT 3
Examiner's Report – Conformity (Section 30)
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September 3
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UNIT 4
Examiner's Report – Inherent Registrability (Section 12)
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September 10
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UNIT 5
Examiner's Report – Entitlement (Section 16)
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September 17
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UNIT 6
Grounds of Opposition (Section 38(2)(a)) – Conformity
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September 24
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UNIT 7
Grounds of Opposition (Section 38(2)(b)) – Registrability
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October 1
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UNIT 8
Grounds of Opposition (Section 38(2)(a.1), (c), (d), (e) and (f)) – Bad Faith, Entitlement and Distinctiveness
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October 8
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UNIT 9
Registration, Renewals, Assignments, Licensing, Passing Off, Infringement, Combating Counterfeit Products Act
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October 15
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UNIT 10
Section 45 Proceedings and Expungement
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October 22
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Is this course right for you?
The course is aimed at candidates who possess an understanding of:
- the basic principles of trademark law, including descriptiveness, distinctiveness, confusion, and entitlement;
- the trademark process from filing to registration and beyond, including exposure to office actions involving technical and substantive objections, and to assignments and licensing;
- opposition and summary non-use cancellation proceedings, including exposure to opposition pleadings and evidence.
Testimonials
Tuition
IPIC Member: $1,200 plus applicable tax
Non-Member: $1,500 plus applicable tax
Tuition
Enrollment is limited; should it become necessary to restrict the number of participants, preference will be given to those planning to sit for the 2021 Trademark Agent Qualifying Examination.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: CLOSED
Financial aid may be available for students whose tuition fees are not paid by an employer. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their annual income. Please contact the IPIC office at admin@ipic.ca or 613-234-0516.
Cancellation Policy
A refund will be granted up to and including August 9, 2021, less a $100 cancellation fee. Substitutions will be considered.
EXAM INFORMATION
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.
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 Trademark Agent Qualifying Examination should be directed to The College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents general registration inbox at dirregistration@cpata-cabamc.ca.
Inquiries
For more information on the course:
admin@ipic.ca
613-234-0516
Program subject to change.
