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CPATA News

Insurance – Beyond Professional Liability Coverage

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……

Notice of Discipline Hearing Dates re: Alpesh Patel

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……

CPATA’s Registration Committee Establishes Standard-Setting Methods to Determine Pass Marks for the New Qualifying Examinations Starting in 2024

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……

CPATA Releases Report on the 2022 Qualifying Examinations

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……

CPATA’s Strategic Framework for 2023-2025

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……

Ruth McHugh Elected Chair of the Board of Directors

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……

Exam Specifications Set for the Knowledge Component of the New Qualifying Examinations Starting in 2024

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……

Registration Open for the 2023 Qualifying Examinations 

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……

Message from the CEO Regarding Annual Licence Fees

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……