{"id":1110,"date":"2021-06-02T18:40:18","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T18:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpatacabamcdev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1110"},"modified":"2025-12-10T20:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T20:57:14","slug":"become-an-agent-in-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/become-an-agent-in-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Become an Agent in Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1110\" class=\"elementor elementor-1110\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e2787d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e2787d7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b63ba48\" data-id=\"b63ba48\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa47a5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa47a5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21010934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21010934 BCX0\">Patent agents and trademark agents are important for Canada\u2019s innovation sector because they help creators and innovators protect and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21010934 BCX0\">leverage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21010934 BCX0\"> their intellectual property (IP) rights. By providing professional advice and services, patent agents and trademark agents help their clients develop effective IP strategies, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21010934 BCX0\">file<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21010934 BCX0\"> and prosecute IP applications, and navigate complex IP laws and regulations.\u202fOnly those individuals licensed by CPATA who have gone through a rigorous training and qualifying examination system can hold themselves out as patent agents or trademark agents.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW21010934 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fcf2af5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fcf2af5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0111466\" data-id=\"0111466\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df459ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df459ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Become a Patent Agent or Trademark Agent <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e893b1d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e893b1d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f63462\" data-id=\"5f63462\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4b5546 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4b5546\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213055163 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213055163 BCX0\">To become a patent agent or a trademark agent, you must:\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW213055163 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Verify your eligibility to become a Class 3 Agent in Training<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120846580 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120846580 BCX0\">Find a training supervisor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120846580 BCX0\">*<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120846580 BCX0\"> who is a registered Class 1 licensee or Class 2 licensee, and\/or a representative of CIPO\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120846580 BCX0\">(*training supervisors must be approved by the Registrar \u2013 more details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/training-supervisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Training Supervisor page<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW188627493 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188627493 BCX0\">Follow <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/your-practice\/create-a-profile-in-the-licensee-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW188627493 BCX0\">these steps<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW188627493 BCX0\"> to c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188627493 BCX0\">reate a profile <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188627493 BCX0\">through<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188627493 BCX0\"> the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW188627493 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/portal-portail.cpata-cabamc.ca\/survey.html?language=en_CA&amp;surveyId=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW188627493 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188627493 BCX0\">Licensee Porta<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW188627493 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188627493 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">l<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW188627493 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188627493 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW188627493 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW74910932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW74910932 BCX0\">Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/become-an-agent-in-training\/submit-an-agent-in-training-class-3-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these steps<\/a><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW74910932 BCX0\"> to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\">ubmit<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW74910932 BCX0\">your<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW74910932 BCX0\">\u202fClass<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\"> 3 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW74910932 BCX0\">Licence<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\"> (Agent in training)<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\">pplication<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\"> through the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\">Applicant<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\"> Portal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\">. Please note that th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\">e<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW74910932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW74910932 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Training-Supervisor-Application-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW74910932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Training Supervisor Application Form<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW74910932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\">must be completed and sent by email by the supervisor to <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW74910932 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:registration-inscription@cpata-cabamc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW74910932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">registration-inscription@cpata-cabamc.ca<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74910932 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">.<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW74910932 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW250539736 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250539736 BCX0\">Complete your training under the supervision of your training supervisor (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250539736 BCX0\">24 months<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250539736 BCX0\">, or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250539736 BCX0\">possibly less<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250539736 BCX0\"> for internationally trained applicants who have prior experience as licensed patent agents or trademark agents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250539736 BCX0\"> in another <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250539736 BCX0\">jurisdiction<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250539736 BCX0\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250539736 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250539736 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW250539736 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW205345448 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205345448 BCX0\">Demonstrate competency on the\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW205345448 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/information-patent-agent-qualifying-examinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW205345448 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205345448 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">patent agent\u202fqualifying examinations<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW205345448 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205345448 BCX0\">\u202for\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW205345448 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/information-trademark-agent-qualifying-examinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW205345448 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205345448 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">trademark agent\u202fqualifying examinations<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW205345448 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205345448 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW205345448 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205345448 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">as applicable<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205345448 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW205345448 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205345448 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW205345448 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205345448 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205345448 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198864257 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198864257 BCX0\">Apply for a class 1 patent agent or trademark agent\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW198864257 BCX0\">licence<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198864257 BCX0\">\u202fwithin 6 months of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198864257 BCX0\">demonstrating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198864257 BCX0\"> competency on the qualifying examination.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0a95846 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0a95846\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0e6cb00\" data-id=\"0e6cb00\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-448c926 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"448c926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: Verify Your Eligibility to Become an Agent in Training <\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-cd44d82 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cd44d82\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c0a60e\" data-id=\"6c0a60e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a240b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a240b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The CPATA Act, Regulations and By-laws set out the requirements for registration:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Language proficiency (English or French) \u2013 Applicants must be able to communicate well with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and their clients. Proof of language proficiency is required if English or French is not the applicant\u2019s first language, or if their education was taught in a language other than English or French. Details can be found in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/about-us\/regulatory-policies\/language-proficiency\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Registrar\u2019s Policy on Language Proficiency<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian residence \u2013 Applicants must establish they meet the Canadian residence requirement. If an applicant does not reside in Canada or does not retain a business address in Canada, secondary residential ties must be established by providing additional supporting documentation. Details can be found in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/about-us\/regulatory-policies\/canadian-residence\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Registrar\u2019s Policy on Canadian Residency<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Training Agreement: Applicants must have a training agreement with an approved training supervisor. Details can be found in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/about-us\/regulatory-policies\/approved-training-programs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Registrar\u2019s Policy on Approved Training Programs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Good character \u2013 Applicants must demonstrate integrity and competence\u202fin accordance with\u202fthe highest standards of the profession to preserve the trust, respect and confidence of members of the profession and the public. Details can be found in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/about-us\/regulatory-policies\/good-character-fitness-to-practise\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Registrar\u2019s Policy on Good Character and Fitness to Practise<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Confirmation of Identity \u2013 Applicants must confirm their identity. Details can be found in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/about-us\/regulatory-policies\/confirming-identity\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Registrar\u2019s Policy on Confirming Identity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fitness to practise \u2013 Applicants must confirm their capacity to perform the work of a licensee, and maintain their licence, with sufficient knowledge, skills and judgement\u202fthat is not substantially impaired. Details can be found in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/about-us\/regulatory-policies\/good-character-fitness-to-practise\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Registrar\u2019s Policy on Good Character and Fitness to Practise<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span> \u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e525c4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e525c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5eed58a\" data-id=\"5eed58a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46b9b12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46b9b12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: Find a Training Supervisor <\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05aa56e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05aa56e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Information for training supervisors can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/training-supervisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this page<\/a>.<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Training Supervisors must be:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">either a licensed Class 1 or Class 2 patent agent or trademark agent in good standing with CPATA; or\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW159811157 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW159811157 BCX0\">a representative of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supervisors provide training experiences that support the development of competencies (knowledge and skills), as outlined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/competency-profiles\/\">Technical Competency Profiles for Patent Agents and Trademark Agents,<\/a> <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW82858109 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW82858109 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW82858109 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82858109 BCX0\">and the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink TrackedChange TrackChangeHyperlinkInstruction SCXW82858109 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4.1.2-CPATA-Professional-Foundations_EN-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"SCXW82858109 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW82858109 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW82858109 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82858109 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Professional Foundations Competency Profile<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW82858109 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW82858109 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW82858109 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82858109 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>needed for professional practice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">They commit to providing trainees with meaningful training and exposure to, and involvement in, work that focuses on knowledge and experience of the practical aspects of the work of a patent agent or a trademark agent, together with an appreciation of the traditions and ethics of the profession.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Typically patent agents and trademark agents hire trainees through their firm\/agency recruitment processes. However, in our 2024 consultation we heard that at times it can be difficult for those seeking to hire trainees and prospective trainees to match. To facilitate the process, the College launched a new <a href=\"https:\/\/registre-public-register.cpata-cabamc.ca\/?language=en_CA\">Public Register<\/a> feature designed to make it easier for training supervisors and agents in training to connect.<\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW99949202 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">P<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">rospective trainees can use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/registre-public-register.cpata-cabamc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW99949202 BCX0\">Public Register<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW99949202 BCX0\"> to search for Class 1 and Class 2 licensees who have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">indicated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\"> that they are open to supervising trainees<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\"> and to contact those <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">licensees<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\"> to inquire about supervised practice opportunities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">. Step-by-step instructions can be found on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW99949202 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/connecting-trainees-and-supervisors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this page<\/a>. P<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW99949202 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">lease note that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">prospective trainees cannot be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">listed in the Public Register <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">as seeking supervision<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99949202 BCX0\">as they are not yet licensed with CPATA.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2435b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2435b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: Create a profile in the Licensee Portal. <\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7220c39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7220c39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW51404177 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51404177 BCX0\">Follow <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/your-practice\/create-a-profile-in-the-licensee-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51404177 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW51404177 BCX0\">hese steps<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW51404177 BCX0\"> to create<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51404177 BCX0\"> a profile<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51404177 BCX0\"> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-portail.cpata-cabamc.ca\/login.html?language=en_CA%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Licensee Portal<\/a><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51404177 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW51404177 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a6fcb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a6fcb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4: Apply for a Class 3 (Agent in Training) Licence <\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a8a5af9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a8a5af9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a883eba\" data-id=\"a883eba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a185ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a185ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW152890224 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152890224 BCX0\">Follow <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/become-an-agent-in-training\/submit-an-agent-in-training-class-3-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW152890224 BCX0\">these steps<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeClicked SCXW152890224 BCX0\"> to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152890224 BCX0\">submit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152890224 BCX0\"> your <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW152890224 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152890224 BCX0\">Class 3<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152890224 BCX0\"> (Agent in Training<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152890224 BCX0\">) <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW152890224 BCX0\">Licence<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152890224 BCX0\">Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW152890224 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152890224 BCX0\"> through the Licensee Portal.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW152890224 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To ensure full recognition of training experience, applicants should submit their online Class 3 Agent in Training applications as soon as possible after they start the 24-month training period. It is strongly recommended that all applications are submitted within 30 days of commencing training to ensure that experience is fully recognized.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Documentation required for every application:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proof demonstrating Canadian residency:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fIf an applicant does not reside in Canada or does not retain a business address in Canada, secondary residential ties must be established.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Criminal background check<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Valid acceptable identification<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: An electronic copy of one (1) current, unaltered\u202fpassport photo OR an electronic copy of one (1) government-issued photo identification.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Training-Supervisor-Application-Form.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Training Supervisor Application form<\/strong>:<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fto be sent directly from the supervisor to CPATA.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional documentation that may be required on a case-by-case basis:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Language proficiency (English or French)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u202fProof of language proficiency is required if English or French is not the applicant\u2019s first language, or if their education was taught in a language other than English or French. This may include language proficiency test scores or other non-objective evidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificate of Standing from another regulatory body:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fIf an applicant is registered with another regulatory body inside or outside of Canada, they also need to request the other regulator send a certificate\/letter of standing directly to CPATA.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Fitness-to-Practise-Additional-Information-Form_Final.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Fitness to Practise: Additional Information Form<\/strong>:\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Licensees who answer that they are currently experiencing any condition which is reasonably likely to substantially impair their ability to perform the duties of a Patent Agent or Trademark Agent in Training in the application form must submit this additional form.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prior Experience Assessment Request Form<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u202fApplicants who wish to request recognition of Canadian or international experience completed prior to registration must complete the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2024-Prior-Experience-Assessment-Form-Patent.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW163004672 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW163004672 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">form<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163004672 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> for patent agents in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW163004672 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">training<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW163004672 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u202f<\/span> <\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW163004672 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW163004672 BCX0\">or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163004672 BCX0\"> the<\/span> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-Prior-Experience-Assessment-Form_TM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW163004672 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163004672 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">form f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163004672 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">or trademark agents in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW163004672 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">training<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW163004672 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW163004672 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0along with the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/about-us\/regulatory-policies\/prior-experience-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">supporting documentation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b6a904 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b6a904\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fees  <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99102da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99102da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW165777826 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165777826 BCX0\">The application fee to apply for a class 3 agent in training licence in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW165777826 BCX0\">2026<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW165777826 BCX0\">\u00a0is $2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165777826 BCX0\">61<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165777826 BCX0\">.00 plus taxes.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW165777826 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Note: Before the Registrar issues the licence, the licensee must pay the annual fee, pro-rated to the number of months remaining in the year following the month in which the licence is issued.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-375df06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"375df06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Timelines  <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be0445d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be0445d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once the registration department receives a complete application, it takes approximately 4-6 weeks for a registration decision or a request for additional information to be made. You will be contacted by the registration department if your application is not complete and\/or more documentation is necessary.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">An application is considered complete when all documentation, information and fees required to review the application have been received.\u00a0 Delays may occur for the following reasons: high volume of applications, incomplete applications and\/or complex cases etc. If such a delay occurs you will be notified.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2438b9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2438b9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5: Complete 24-months of supervised training <\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5297fcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5297fcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Complete 24-months of training under the supervision of a registered Class 1 licensee or Class 2 licensee, and\/or a representative of CIPO approved by the Registrar. Internationally trained applicants with a prior experience assessment may be permitted to complete a reduced training period.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Individuals who will complete their training in advance of the Knowledge Examinations must apply to register as Agents in Training <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">and<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> register for the examination by the deadlines noted on the exam information pages.\u202f <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All trainees, whether they are just starting their training, in progress with their training or have completed their training, should read the competency profiles for the licence(s) that they are pursuing.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Those who are in progress with their training or who have completed their training can identify any gaps in knowledge or skills and develop a training\/education plan to bridge those gaps in preparation for the qualifying examinations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Those who are just starting their training can use the competency profiles as a roadmap to develop a training plan that aligns with the competency profile over the 24-month training period.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Starting with the Winter 2026 administration, Class 3 agents in training who have completed at least 12 months of approved supervised training will be eligible to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">attempt<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> the Knowledge Examination, if they wish to do so. As a reminder, the knowledge exams are just the first part of the examination process. A licensee must <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">demonstrate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> competency on the knowledge exams before being able to write the Skills Exams.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The reduction from 24 to 12 months is intended to help trainees complete the licensure process and enter unrestricted practice faster upon <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">demonstrating<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> entry-level competency. This change reduces the wait times that trainees have had to take between completing their apprenticeship requirements and being able to write the exams.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ac924f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ac924f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 6: Demonstrate Competency on the Qualifying Examinations <\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f26e7c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f26e7c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As part of the licensure process, patent agents in training and trademark agents in training must demonstrate competence on the qualifying examinations. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Poppins\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Knowledge Examinations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: The Knowledge Examination ensures that test-takers have the foundational knowledge necessary for patent agent or trademark agent practice. The exam assesses the patent-related or trademark-related knowledge concepts specified in the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Technical Competencies document. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW54274399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\">Class 3 agents in training must complete at least 12 months of approved training <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW54274399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\">to <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW54274399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\">establish<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW54274399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\"> eligibility for the Knowledge Examinations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW54274399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW54274399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW54274399 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW54274399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54274399 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A test-taker must successfully demonstrate competence on the Knowledge Examination and complete the full 24 months of approved supervised training before attempting the Agent Skills Examination. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Skills Examinations<\/strong>: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Skills Examinations evaluate the patent-related or trademark-related, skills-based technical competencies specified in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/technical-competency-profiles\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Technical Competencies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">More information about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/information-patent-agent-qualifying-examinations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Patent Agent Knowledge Examination<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span 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