Eligibility
To write the qualifying examinations, an individual must:
- be registered as a Class 3 agent-in-training;
- have completed the 24-month training requirement;
- submit the exam registration form with applicable fees; and
- submit the letter of attestation from their supervisor(s) confirming
completion of the training requirement (first-time writers only).
Registration
Registration for the Knowledge Examinations will open March 10, 2025. Candidates who demonstrate competency on the knowledge examination will be provided with the link to the registration form for the skills examinations.
The deadline to register as a Class 3 agent-in-training to be considered for 2025 Spring exams was February 28, 2025.
The deadline to register as a Class 3 agent-in-training to be considered for 2026 Winter exams is October 31, 2025.
Trademark Knowledge Examination
Spring Trademark Knowledge Examination Registration opens March 10. 2025, and the deadline to register is April 25, 2025.
Knowledge Examination Registration Application
Skills Examinations
Skills Examination Registration opens May 1st, 2025, deadline to register is August 22, 2025
Letter of Attestation
New writers are required to submit a letter of attestation issued by their Training Supervisor (Class 1 or 2 Licensee or approved representative from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office) who is familiar with their work and that
clearly describes:
- the firm or office of the training supervisor with whom the candidate undertook training;
- the names of training supervisors who were most responsible for supervision of their work
- the training dates;
- the nature of the work done by the candidate during their training (e.g., preparing, filing and prosecuting applications, interviewing, research);
- the nature of the arrangement with the training supervisor or their office or firm (e.g., full time, part time etc.); and
- confirmation that, in the opinion of the training supervisor, the training has prepared the candidate for writing the Qualifying Examinations.
Previous writers are required to submit the exam registration form but are not required to re-submit the letter of attestation from their training supervisor.
The letter should be e-mailed to registration-inscription@cpata-cabamc.ca by the registration deadlines noted above.
Fees
Trademark Knowledge Examination – $357 + applicable taxes
Trademark Agent Skills Examination – $714 + applicable taxes (this includes
Components A and B)
Payment information must be provided on the exam registration forms.
Accommodation Requests
Agents-in-training can request reasonable accommodation from the Registrar if they provide medical or other information that demonstrates the need for an accommodation to provide a fair opportunity to successfully complete the requirements for registration as a Patent Agent or Trademark Agent.
Questions
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to us by filling out our contact form.