By-laws of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (College)
Marginal note:Content and requirements
23 An applicant for a class 1 patent agent licence or class 1 trademark agent licence must provide an application to the Registrar that provides proof of the applicant’s Canadian residency and must
(a) obtain a passing mark on the applicable qualifying examinations;
(b) complete the applicable agent training course;
(c) comply with the terms of the training agreement;
(d) remain of good character and provide, in support, letters of reference from the applicant’s supervisor and others with whom they worked, as a class 3 licensee or any other evidence that demonstrates that the applicant complied with the terms of the training agreement;
(e) remain fit to practise;
(f) affirm a declaration on registration, declaring that the licensee will practise with integrity, uphold the independence of the patent and trademark professions and comply with the Code of Professional Conduct; and
(g) pay the applicable fees.
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