Starting in 2024, to become licensed as a Trademark Agent, a person (in addition to meeting other requirements) must successfully complete the required training and the following qualifying examinations:
- Trademark Knowledge Examination
- Trademark Agent Skills Examination
Class 3 agents in training who have completed at least 12 months of supervised training by the examination date are permitted (but not required) to attempt the Knowledge Examination. Only Class 3 agents-in-training who have completed the 24-month training requirement and have demonstrated competency on the Knowledge Examination are eligible to register for the skills exam.
Trademark Agent Skills Examinations – September 9-10, 2026, 1pm – 5pm EST
2027 Dates
The deadline to register as a Class 3 agent-in-training to be considered for 2027 Winter exams - October 30, 2026.
Winter Trademark Knowledge Examination – February 9, 2027, 1pm – 5pm EST
- Registration Deadline –January 8, 2027
- Accommodation Request Deadline – January 8, 2027
- Candidate Orientation – January 19, 2027
- Live Proctor Check-in – February 1-5, 2027
- Results release – April 5, 2027
The deadline to register as a Class 3 agent-in-training to be considered for 2027 Spring exams – February 26, 2027.
Spring Trademark Knowledge Examination – May 25, 2027, 1pm – 5pm EST
- Registration Deadline – April 23, 2027
- Accommodation Request Deadline – April 23, 2027
- Candidate Orientation – May 4, 2027
- Live Proctor Check-in – May 17 – 21, 2027
- Results release – July 19, 2027
Trademark Agent Skills Examinations – September 8-9, 2027, 1pm – 5pm EST
- Registration Deadline – August 6, 2027
- Accommodation Request Deadline – July 19, 2027
- Candidate Orientation – August 17, 2027
- Live Proctor Check-In – August 30 – September 3, 2027
- Results release – TBD
2026 Dates
The deadline to register as a Class 3 agent-in-training to be considered for 2026 Winter exams - October 31, 2025.
Winter Trademark Knowledge Examination – February 10, 2026
- Registration Deadline – January 9, 2026
- Accommodation Request Deadline – January 9, 2026
- Candidate Orientation – January 20, 2026
- Live Proctor Check-in – February 2-6, 2026
- Results release – April 2, 2026
The deadline to register as a Class 3 agent-in-training to be considered for 2026 Spring exams – February 27, 2026.
Spring Trademark Knowledge Examination – May 26, 2026
- Registration Deadline – April 24, 2026
- Accommodation Request Deadline – April 24, 2026
- Candidate Orientation – May 5, 2026
- Live Proctor Check-in – May 18-22, 2026
- Results release – TBD
Trademark Agent Skills Examinations – September 9-10, 2026
- Registration Deadline – August 7, 2026
- Accommodation Request Deadline – July 10, 2026
- Candidate Orientation – August 18, 2026
- Live Proctor Check-In – August 31 – September 4, 2026
- Results Release – TBD
Exam Details
The Trademark Knowledge Examination evaluates the trademark-related, knowledge-based technical competencies specified in the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Technical Competencies.
Format: Online, closed book
Length: 4 hours
Questions: 135 multiple-choice questions with 4 possible answers
A test-taker must successfully demonstrate competence on the Knowledge Examination before attempting the Agent Skills Examination.
TRADEMARK KNOWLEDGE EXAMINATION TEST SPECIFICATIONS
The Trademark Agent Skills Examination evaluates the trademark-related, skills-based technical competencies specified in the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Technical Competencies.
Format: online, limited open-book format (test-takers receiving electronic access to the Trademarks Act, RSC 1985, c T-13 and Trademarks Regulations, SOR/2018-227).
Length: 3 hours on day 1, 3 hours on day 2
Questions: long and short answer written responses
The 2 components are scored together as a single examination.
TRADEMARK AGENT SKILLS EXAMINATION TEST SPECIFICATIONS
2026 Fees
Trademark Knowledge Examination – $365 + applicable taxes
Trademark Agent Skills Examination – $730 + applicable taxes (this includes Components A and B)
Request for Delayed Examinations
The By-laws require licensees to write examinations at the first sitting that follows the completion of their training program. However, if a licensee is not able to write the examinations as required, for a reason beyond their control, the Registrar may, on request of the licensee, allow them to write the examinations at the next administration. Please review the Registrar’s Policy on Requests for Delayed Examinations for more information regarding submitting a request.
Number of Examination Attempts & Nullifying an Attempt
The Registrar’s Policy on Number of Examination Attempts & Nullifying an Attempt specifies the number of attempts permitted for each component of the qualifying examinations, outlines the process for nullifying examination attempts, and describes when remedial training will be required. Please review the policy for more information.
Invalidating an Examination Result
Under certain circumstances, an examination result may be invalidated. The Registrar’s Policy on Invalidating an Examination Result was adopted for the consideration of those scenarios. Please review the policy for more information.
Questions
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