CPATA’s Board of Directors approved CPATA’s 2026-2028 Strategic Framework at its meeting on Wednesday, December 10.
Key Priorities
Building on its first Strategic Framework (2023-2025), CPATA’s priority remains to provide public access to a globally-respected body of patent agents and trademark agents who are highly skilled, ethical, and current in their knowledge.
Key initiatives in the coming years include:
- developing supervised practice training resources to support trainees and supervisors;
- consulting with the professions and the public to develop continuing professional development requirements, returning to active practice requirements and pro-bono service approaches;
- continuing to develop and administer the qualifying examinations;
- continuing to address agent conduct inquiries, complaints and unauthorized practice and fraud concerns;
- continuing to support the evolution of patent agent and trademark agent privilege in the public interest; and
- continuing to explore potential new entryways into the professions.
“Our Strategic Plan reaffirms CPATA’s central commitment: to serve the public interest by upholding the highest standards of integrity and expertise among patent agents and trademark agents, and by fostering a regulatory environment that advances Canada’s innovation ecosystem.”
Ruth McHugh,
Chair of the Board of Directors
