CPATA News

Discipline Committee Order and Decision – Eric Fincham
The discipline proceedings in the matter of Eric Fincham have been discontinued as a result……

CPATA Launches New Public Register Feature to Help Connect Supervisors and Trainees
CPATA is responding to feedback from the 2024 consultation on apprenticeships by launching a new……

Call for Expressions of Interest from Qualified Legal Services Providers
First published: May 2023 Last updated: August 2025 The College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents……

New Knowledge Exam Eligibility Criteria
CPATA is acting swiftly on feedback received from licensees and other IP external partners from……

2024 Annual Report
CPATA’s Annual Report for 2024 was tabled in Parliament in June. The year was filled……

Pathways to Licensure: Key Findings from CPATA’s 2024 Consultation on Apprenticeships and Next Steps
Background Since coming into force in 2021, CPATA’s focus has been on professional competency and……

IP Fraud: Impersonations of CIPO and Phone Calls Become More Prevalent
Canadian business owners and IP applicants/holders continue to be targeted by a rampant scam requesting payments……

Augmented Search Functionality – Public Register
CPATA is empowering innovators and creators to connect with the best professional for their needs……

Board of Directors – Acclamation and Elections Results
One director from the patent agent profession and one director from the trademark agent profession……