{"id":16593,"date":"2023-12-13T09:20:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T09:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpatacabamcdev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=16593"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T21:39:22","slug":"registration-and-accommodations-patent-agent-qualifying-examinations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/become-an-agent\/registration-and-accommodations-patent-agent-qualifying-examinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration and Accommodations &#8211; Patent Agent Qualifying Examinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"16593\" class=\"elementor elementor-16593\" 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-20167db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20167db\" 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\">Eligibility<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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><strong>Patent Knowledge Examination<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To write the knowledge examination, an individual must:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:420,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&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;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be registered as a Class 3 agent-in-training;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&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;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have completed 12 months of the 24-month training requirement by the date of the Knowledge Exam;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&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;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">submit the exam registration form with applicable fees; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&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;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">submit the letter of attestation from their supervisor(s) confirming\u00a0<br \/>completion of at least 12 months of supervised training t (first-time writers only).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Patent Agent Skills Examination<\/strong><\/p><p>To write the skills examinations, an agent must meet the above criteria and must have completed the remaining 12 months of the 24-month training requirement and demonstrated competency on the Knowledge Examination.\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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\">Registration<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a6b042 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a6b042\" 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><strong>Patent Knowledge Examination<\/strong><\/p><p>Registration for the Winter 2027 Patent Knowledge Examination will open November 16, 2026, and the deadline to register is January 22, 2027.<\/p><p>The 2027 Knowledge Examination Registration form will be available in the Fall.<\/p><p>The deadline to register as a Class 3 agent-in-training to be considered for 2027 Winter exam is October 30, 2026.<\/p><p>The deadline to register as a Class 3 agent-in-training to be considered for 2027\u00a0Spring exam\u00a0is\u00a0February 26, 2027.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Patent Agent Skills Examinations<\/strong><\/p><p>The 2026 Patent Agent Skills Examination Registration opens May 20, 2026, and the deadline to register is September 18, 2026.<\/p><p>Candidates who demonstrate competency on the Knowledge examination and meet the eligibility requirements mentioned above will be provided with the link to the registration form for the skills examinations in the Spring 2026.<\/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-92c6b19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92c6b19\" 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\">Letter of Attestation<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be89bc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be89bc6\" 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><strong>Patent Knowledge Examination<\/strong><\/p><p>Candidates writing for the first time are required to submit a letter of attestation issued by their Training Supervisor (Class 1 or 2 Licensee or approved representative from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office) who is familiar with their work and that clearly describes:<\/p><ul><li>the firm or office of the training supervisor with whom the candidate undertook training;<\/li><li>the names of training supervisors who were most responsible for supervision of their work<\/li><li>the training dates;<\/li><li>the nature of the work done by the candidate during their training (e.g., preparing, filing and prosecuting applications, interviewing, research);<\/li><li>the nature of the arrangement with the training supervisor or their office or firm (e.g., full time, part time etc.); and<\/li><li>confirmation that, in the opinion of the training supervisor, the training has prepared the candidate for writing the Qualifying Examinations.<\/li><\/ul><p>Candidates who have previously attempted the exam are required to submit the exam registration form but are not required to re-submit the letter of attestation from their training supervisor.<\/p><p>The letter should be e-mailed to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:registration-inscription@cpata-cabamc.ca\">registration-inscription@cpata-cabamc.ca<\/a>\u00a0by the registration deadlines noted above.<\/p><p><strong>Patent Agent Skills Examinations<\/strong><\/p><p>An additional letter of attestation is required for first-time writers if the letter previously submitted for the Patent Knowledge Examination did not confirm completion of the 24-month training requirement. The content of this letter should be consistent with the requirements outlined above.<\/p><p>If a candidate was required to complete remedial training and\/or education to re-establish their eligibility, their supervisor must submit an email confirming that the required remedial training and\/or education has been completed. If the candidate was not supervised during this period, they will be required to provide this confirmation themselves.<\/p><p>Candidates who have previously attempted the exam are required to submit the exam registration form but are not required to re-submit the letter of attestation from their training supervisor to confirm completion of the training requirements.<\/p><p>The letter should be e-mailed directly to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:registration-inscription@cpata-cabamc.ca\">registration-inscription@cpata-cabamc.ca<\/a>\u00a0by the training supervisor, by the registration deadlines noted above.<\/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-d58e5d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d58e5d8\" 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\">2026 Fees<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10cd48e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10cd48e\" 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>Patent Knowledge Examination \u2013 $365\u00a0+ applicable taxes\u00a0<\/p><p>Patent Agent Skills Examination:\u00a0<br \/>Part 1 (Component A and B) \u2013 $730\u00a0+ applicable taxes\u00a0<br \/>Part 2 (Component A and B) \u2013 $730\u00a0+ applicable taxes\u00a0<\/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-6d29dd5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d29dd5\" 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-6890d28\" data-id=\"6890d28\" 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-aa03679 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa03679\" 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\">Accommodation Requests<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19d7539 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19d7539\" 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>Agents-in-training can request reasonable accommodation from the Registrar if they provide medical or other information that demonstrates the need for an accommodation to provide a fair opportunity to successfully complete the requirements for registration as a Patent Agent or Trademark Agent.<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The purpose of accommodation for qualifying examinations is to provide otherwise qualified candidates with an equal opportunity to meet legitimate professional standards. CPATA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates, as needed, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Examination accommodations are a modification to the standard administration of an examination to address a functional limitation related to protected ground(s). Candidates may be able to receive accommodations depending on the nature of their functional limitations and associated accommodation needs, the documentation provided, and the requirements of the examination.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grounds for requesting an accommodation may include, but are not limited to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disability due to a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">neurodevelopmental, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cognitive and\/or psychological condition<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Disability due to a physical<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-contrast=\"none\"> impairment or<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-contrast=\"none\"> condition\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Pregnancy or maternity related needs<\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Religion<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Family status <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Accommodations may include, but are not limited to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Extended time<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additional breaks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assistive technology (e.g., screen readers, magnifiers)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alternative formats (e.g., Braille, large print)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Candidates must submit a completed <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-Request-for-Accommodations-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request for Accommodation Form<\/a>. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Candidates must provide one (1) piece of objective evidence to support their request. <\/span>The documentation provided must clearly articulate the candidate\u2019s actual functional limitations and barriers to access in relation to the examination(s) and the accommodation <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-contrast=\"none\">requested, and<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-contrast=\"none\"> provide a rationale for the accommodation. 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