CPATA News

2024 Annual Report
CPATA’s Annual Report for 2024 was tabled in Parliament in June. The year was filled……

Pathways to Licensure: Key Findings from CPATA’s 2024 Consultation on Apprenticeships and Next Steps
Background Since coming into force in 2021, CPATA’s focus has been on professional competency and……

IP Fraud: Impersonations of CIPO and Phone Calls Become More Prevalent
Canadian business owners and IP applicants/holders continue to be targeted by a rampant scam requesting payments……

Augmented Search Functionality – Public Register
CPATA is empowering innovators and creators to connect with the best professional for their needs……

Board of Directors – Acclamation and Elections Results
One director from the patent agent profession and one director from the trademark agent profession……

CPATA Celebrates World IP Day
For World IP Day, we celebrate the incredible work of patent agents and trademark agents……

CPATA to Hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 4 in Ottawa and Online
CPATA welcomes everyone to its Annual General Meeting, taking place on Wednesday, June 4 from……

Board Election Update: Trademark Agent Director to be Acclaimed and Candidates for Patent Agent Director Vacancy Announced
CPATA’s 2025 elections nomination period closed on Friday, March 7. All licensees in good standing……

New Professional Foundations Competency Profile Adopted by Board of Directors
On March 24, 2025, CPATA’s Board of Directors adopted the new Professional Foundations Competency Profile,……