CPATA keeps an online, public record of the current license status of all patent agents, trademark agents and agents in training, as well as the registration status of foreign practitioners in Canada. As the regulator of patent agents and trademark agents, CPATA cannot provide referrals.
If you want to find an agent, or to verify that someone has a licence, consult CPATA’s Public Register.
How to use the Public Register to Find an Agent
If you are looking for a patent agent to file a patent application on your behalf, select “Class 1 Patent Agent” from the drop-down. In the “Patent Practitioner Status” drop-down underneath, select “Active”.
If you are looking for a trademark agent to file a trademark application on your behalf, select “Class 1 Trademark Agent” from the drop-down. In the “Trademark Practitioner Status” drop-down underneath, select “Active”.
You can fill in additional fields to narrow down your search, for example by:
- Employer (firm)
- City or province
- Languages of service
- Areas of practice
- Whether they are taking on new clients
Then click on “Search”.
Once the list is generated, click “View” to see the individual details of each agent that matches your search criteria, including their location, contact details and any regulatory notices about their licence.
You can then contact the agent to discuss your project and to ask about their areas of expertise, fees and process.
How to Verify the Licence Status or Regulatory Notices of a Specific Agent
If you want to check that someone is a registered agent with CPATA, you can search by entering their first name, last name or CPATA ID.
You can also try to find the agent using other search criteria, such as the city they work in or their employer, then click “Search”.
Once the list is generated, click “View” to see the individual details of each agent that matches your search criteria.
You can review the details of their licence in the “Licence History” sections, and see if they have any Regulatory Notices.
