CPATA News

CPATA in 2024 – A Year in Review
As 2024 draws to a close, we look back on the highlights that have defined……

CPATA to Hold Elections for Board of Directors in 2025
Between May 5-8, 2025, CPATA will hold elections for one patent agent and one trademark……

Call to Participate – Seeking Licensees for 2025 Qualifying Examinations Support
CPATA is seeking Class 1 and 2 agents to contribute their expertise to the 2025……

Scam Alert – Fraudulent Notices Related to Patents and Trademarks
Members of the public are being targeted in phishing attempts by fraudulent individuals and companies……

Discipline Committee Decision – Imran Siddiqui
A discipline hearing was held on August 20, 2024 in relation to allegations of professional……

CPATA Seeks Feedback on Additional Annual Licensee Report and Demographic Survey Questions
Background When a licensee completes their annual licence renewal, they must answer certain declaration questions……

Notice of Suspension – Nicholas Cartel
The College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Investigations Committee gives notice that under s…….

Patent Agents: Registration Committee Call for Expressions of Interest and Nominations
CPATA is seeking expressions of interest to fill a patent agent (non-IPIC member) position on……

CPATA Invites All Licensees to Complete the Survey to Help Validate the Professional Foundations Competencies
Shortly after coming into force in 2021, CPATA began working on a multi-year project to……