CPATA News

CPATA to Administer the New Qualifying Examinations for the First Time in 2024

CPATA will administer new qualifying examinations for the first time in 2024, starting with the Knowledge Examinations in March, followed by the new Skills Examinations……

February 15, 2024

CPATA to Begin Next Phase of Competency Initiative – the Development of a Professional Foundations Competency Profile

Background CPATA’s vision is to provide the public with access to a globally-respected body of patent agents and trademark agents who are highly skilled, ethical,……

February 15, 2024

Decision of the Discipline Committee – Alpesh Patel

A discipline hearing was held on November 27, 2023 in relation to allegations of professional misconduct involving Alpesh Patel. On January 22, 2024, the Panel……

February 12, 2024

CPATA in 2023 – A Year in Review

2023 was an important year for CPATA, with the College continuing its regulatory build-out, tackling key priorities and taking the necessary steps to become……

January 22, 2024

CPATA Seeks One Patent Agent and One Trademark Agent to Serve on Board of Directors

In April 2024, CPATA will hold an election for one patent agent and one trademark agent to serve on the Board of Directors. Licensees who……

January 22, 2024

Join CPATA’s Investigations Committee – Call for Expressions of Interest and Nominations

CPATA seeks talented, engaged individuals to participate as members of its Investigations Committee, which protects the public by investigating complaints against licensees. Committee members will……

January 19, 2024

Discipline Proceeding – Allegations of Professional Misconduct involving Eric Fincham

IN THE MATTER of a hearing of an application by the Investigations Committee of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents/Collège des agents de……

January 9, 2024

Discipline Proceeding – Allegations of Professional Misconduct involving Imran Siddiqui