Please note that CPATA’s offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Family Day

CPATA is the independent public interest regulator of patent agents and trademark agents in Canada.

For the Public

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Find an agent

Filing a patent or trademark

Filing a patent or trademark application

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Concerns or complaints about an agent

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Our role

As an independent regulator, CPATA protects the public interest by strengthening the competencies of patent agents and trademark agents, and building confidence in accessible, ethical and expert intellectual property services in Canada. 

Our commitment to supporting the rigour and sophistication of the profession plays an important part in driving innovation and stimulating Canada’s economic growth.  

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