CPATA News

In most Canadian regulated professions where services are offered to clients, professional liability insurance is a staple. The CPATA Act includes a legislative requirement for……

By order of the Discipline Committee Chair, a contested hearing in relation to the Notice of Application of the Investigations Committee shall be heard on……

At its June 13, 2023, meeting, CPATA’s Registration Committee made decisions regarding how the pass marks will be determined for the new qualifying examinations. Starting……

2022 was the second year that CPATA administered the qualifying examinations for patent agents (PAQE) and for trademark agents (TMAQE).  Examinations are a primary way……

The Board of Directors approved CPATA’s first Strategic Framework at its May 26 meeting.   This medium-term framework for 2023-2025 outlines CPATA’s priorities as we transition……

On May 26th, Ruth McHugh was elected Chair of CPATA’s Board of Directors for a two-year term. Ruth has been dedicated to CPATA since the……

CPATA’s Registration Committee has approved the Test Specifications for the Knowledge Examination components of the new qualifying examinations for patent agents and trademark agents.   CPATA……

Class 3 agents-in-training can now register to write the 2023 Trademark Agent Qualifying Examination (TMAQE) and Patent Agent Qualifying Examination (PAQE). Potential candidates should review……

CPATA’s new By-laws came into effect on May 1, 2023, with updates that enhance CPATA’s ability to independently regulate in the public interest. They include……