CPATA is taking steps to adjust licence fees for 2027 and 2028, with the expectation of a moderate fee reduction for each of these years. We are currently holding a call for comments and welcome feedback on the proposed licence fee ranges. The deadline to provide feedback is February 27, 2026.
Financial Information
As an independent regulator, CPATA’s funding comes exclusively from fees, 90% of which are licence fees. The College sets licence fees at amounts sufficient to have the necessary resources to meet its extensive mandate. CPATA has modeled preliminary, high–level projections for its expenses, revenues and reserve amounts for the next few years, to propose licence fee ranges for 2027 and 2028. Details can be found in the Call for Comments Paper.
Proposed Licence Fee Ranges for 2027 and 2028
Based on these projections, here are the current estimated ranges being considered for Class 1 and 2 licensees.
| Item | 2026 Fee | Proposed Fee Range for 2027 | Proposed Fee Range for 2028 (2027 + 2% CPI increase) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issuance or renewal of a class 1 licence | $1,877 | $1,450 – $1,550 | $1,480 - $1,580 |
| Renewal of a class 1 licence for a licensee who is both a patent agent and a trademark agent | $2,815 | $2,175 – $2,325 | $2,218 - $2,372 |
| Issuance or renewal of a class 2 licence | $1,564 | $1,208 - $1,292 | $1,232 - $1,318 |
| Renewal of a class 2 licence for a licensee who is both a patent agent and a trademark agent | $2,346 | $1,812 - $1,938 | $1,848 - $1,977 |
CPATA sets fees in Schedule 1 of its By-laws. The proposed fee ranges for Class 1 and 2 described above will be finalized by amending items 10-13 of Schedule 1. The other items addressed in Schedule 1 (exam fees, application fees, class 3 and 4 licence fees, etc.) would remain indexed to inflation each year according to the Consumer Price Index.
How to Provide Input
- Read the Call for Comments Paper
- Provide your feedback by February 27, 2026 by filling out a short survey or e-mailing info@cpata-cabamc.ca.
