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CPATA News

Survey – Supervised Practice Training Resources

Background In 2024, CPATA undertook a consultation on the pathways to licensure to better understand……

Call to Participate – Seeking Licensees for 2026 Qualifying Examinations Support

Every year, dozens of licensees support the qualifying examinations by joining an Exam Advisory Group……

Videos on the Code of Conduct – Now Available!

CPATA has developed three videos on the Code of Professional Conduct.   Presented by experienced agents……

Discipline Committee Order and Decision – Eric Fincham

The discipline proceedings in the matter of Eric Fincham have been discontinued as a result……

CPATA Launches New Public Register Feature to Help Connect Supervisors and Trainees

CPATA is responding to feedback from the 2024 consultation on apprenticeships by launching a new……

Call for Expressions of Interest from Qualified Legal Services Providers

First published: May 2023 Last updated: August 2025 The College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents……

New Knowledge Exam Eligibility Criteria

CPATA is acting swiftly on feedback received from licensees and other IP external partners from……

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……