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APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE ACT, BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS and\/or PURPOSE<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

CPATA By-laws s. 57, 59, and 60<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

RESPONSIBILITY<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

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In this policy:<\/p>

  1. \u201cCollege\u201d and \u201cCPATA\u201d means the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents.<\/li>
  2. \u201cAgent in Training\u201d means a class 3 agent in training.<\/li>
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    CPATA\u2019s registration framework is designed to be transparent, fair, principled and proportionate1<\/sup><\/a>, and the Registrar\u2019s policies are developed to promote the objects of the licensing process2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>

    To establish and maintain high standards for the profession, patent and trademark agents are, among other things, required to be competent, of good character and fit to practice. Under CPATA\u2019s By-laws, the Registrar has authority to make determinations whether applicants for patent agent or trademark agent licenses meet the registration requirements established under the Act, Regulations and By-laws.<\/p>

    It is in the public interest for a licensee to write the examinations within applicable deadlines, subject to extenuating circumstances, since the examinations assess the licensee\u2019s entry-to-practice competencies.<\/p>

    To this end, the By-laws require licensees to write examinations at the first sitting that follows the completion of their training program3<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>

    However, if a licensee is not able to write the examinations as required, for a reason beyond their control, the Registrar may, on request of the licensee, allow them to write the examinations at the next administration4<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>

    This policy outlines the criteria against which a request to delay writing the examinations will be reviewed. It applies to the first sitting that follows the completion of the training period as well as any subsequent sittings.<\/p>

    It is the responsibility of licensees to request to delay writing the examinations if they become aware of imminent extenuating circumstances preventing them from making an examination attempt at the first sitting of the examinations after the completion of their training program.<\/p>

    A request must be made in writing and supported by evidence.<\/p>

    A request must be made before the examination registration deadline.<\/p>

    Late requests will only be considered if the licensee provides evidence that they only became aware of extenuating circumstances after the examination registration deadline, or that extenuating circumstances prevented them from submitting the request sooner.<\/p>

    Licensees can file a request for delayed examination based on following circumstances:<\/a><\/p>

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    Incomplete training program<\/strong>:<\/p>

    Licensees may submit a request if they are actively pursuing the completion of the 24-month training program. The licensee\u2019s estimated date of completion of the training requirements will be used as evidence to support this request. If the estimated date of completion of the training program has passed, the licensee\u2019s training supervisor must advise the College when the licensee is expected to be ready to attempt the examinations.<\/p>

    Medical reasons<\/strong>:<\/p>

    Licensees may submit a request to delay examinations due to medical reasons. Medical documentation is required to demonstrate how the injury, or physical or mental illness impacts their ability to write the examination within the deadlines.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

    Compassionate consideration<\/strong>:<\/p>

    Compassionate consideration may be given where the licensee has provided evidence that unforeseen circumstances outside their control may impact their ability to write the examination within the deadline. Compassionate consideration may involve, for example:<\/p>