"This course provides a comprehensive and up-to-date teaching of legal principles and exam writing techniques. An added benefit is having the opportunity to meet other trainees and study partners from all over the country, as well as having access to experienced patent agents."

- Suzanne Sjovold, Parlee McLaws LLP

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 13, 2012

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Objectives

This Patent Agent Training Course is an advanced, practical program primarily intended to enhance the patent agent trainee’s skills relevant to infringement and validity and to increase their chances of success in the Patent Agent Qualifying Examination.

Course Schedule

INITIAL ON-SITE SESSION

Attendance at the initial session is mandatory.

January 25 - 27, 2012—Toronto
Ivey ING Leadership Centre
130 King Street West

DISTANCE EDUCATION

February 6 - March 30, 2012

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How to register?

Online

Payment by credit card - please register online or fax the completed form to 613.234.0671

Payment by cheque - please mail the completed form with your cheque to:

Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
60 Queen Street, Suite 606
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5Y7

Accreditation

Law Society of Upper Canada
Participation in this course can be applied towards the annual substantive hours requirement for ongoing members for a total of 18 hours. Please note that this course is not accredited for the New Member Requirement.

Law Society of British Columbia
This course is approved for 18 hours towards the professional development requirement for certification.

Law Society of Saskatchewan
An application for accreditation will be submitted to the Law Society of Saskatchewan upon request. Please e-mail your request to education@ipic.ca

Barreau du Québec
An application for accreditation will be submitted to the Barreau upon request. Please e-mail your request to education@ipic.ca

Inquiries

613.234.0516
education@ipic.ca