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CPATA News

Discipline Committee Decision – Mathieu Audet

A discipline hearing was held on November 29, 2024 in relation to allegations of professional……

CPATA launches Expanded Annual Licensee Report and Optional Demographic Survey

CPATA’s By-laws require licensees to provide certain information to CPATA annually. After a public consultation……

Eric Fincham: Notice of Discipline Hearing on Penalty Dates

By order of the Discipline Committee Panel,  a hearing on the penalty in relation to……

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Patent and Trademark Agent Practices – Ethical and Practical Considerations

Patent agents and trademark agent practices lie at the intersection of innovation and law, and……

Scams Targeting IP Rights Holders Continue in 2025

Over the past several months, a sophisticated e-mail scam has been targeting trademark holders in……

Trademark Scam Circulating – CPATA Advises Public Caution

Members of the public are being targeted in phishing attempts by fraudulent individuals and companies……

2025 Fees Indexed to Canada’s CPI and to be adjusted 2%

CPATA’s By-laws require every fee to be adjusted (increased or decreased) on January 1 by……

Board of Directors Approves CPATA’s Budget for 2025

CPATA’s Board of Directors met today, Thursday December 5, to approve CPATA’s budget for 2025.  ……

CPATA in 2024 – A Year in Review

As 2024 draws to a close, we look back on the highlights that have defined……