July 2023

At its June 13, 2023, meeting, CPATA’s Registration Committee made decisions regarding how the pass marks will be determined for the new qualifying examinations. Starting in 2024, exam pass marks will be determined after the tests are written, based on both subject matter expertise and candidate scoring data. Through the competency initiative and the exam […]

2022 was the second year that CPATA administered the qualifying examinations for patent agents (PAQE) and for trademark agents (TMAQE).  Examinations are a primary way for the College to protect the public interest by ensuring that entry-level practitioners have the knowledge and skills necessary to competently serve their clients.   CPATA is committed to making incremental