February 2024

CPATA will administer new qualifying examinations for the first time in 2024, starting with the Knowledge Examinations in March, followed by the new Skills Examinations in the fall. The new exams, created with significant contributions and input from licensees, bring important improvements to entry-to-practice which will ultimately improve the exam experience for patent agent and […]

Background CPATA’s vision is to provide the public with access to a globally-respected body of patent agents and trademark agents who are highly skilled, ethical, and current in their knowledge. For many years, there was no clear standard setting out the knowledge requirements of licensees. In March 2023, CPATA’s Board of Directors approved the technical

A discipline hearing was held on November 27, 2023 in relation to allegations of professional misconduct involving Alpesh Patel. On January 22, 2024, the Panel issued a Decision of the Discipline Committee.      Read Decision