The Indian Patent Office announced the results of the Patent Agent examination held in May 2013 last week on September 23, 2013. The results are available on the website of the Patent Office here.
The overall pass percentage for the exam is approximately 24.98% or 25%. This is an increase of about 6.5% as compared to last time (2011). Out of 1829 candidates who appeared for viva and written examination, only 457 have passed.
Our hearty congratulations to those who have cleared the exam!!
On an additional note, it seems that the candidates who failed the exam because of viva is low as compared to previous years results. I have not done a detailed analysis, but I believe that there are five candidates who failed even though their percentage in Paper – I and II is more than 60%.
Our patent office followed a new pattern of examination from this examination. The weightage of viva was reduced to 25% of the overall marks in the written examination. (50 marks for viva, and 200 marks for written papers). This seems to be one reason why there is a jump in the pass percentage.
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are you not updating your blog.
when will the new website go live?
Please do let me know what documents are required for REGISTRATION and RENEWAL of registration… And can renewal fees be paid in advance for few years.. Please reply
Please do let me know the documents to be submitted for REGISTRATION and RENEWAL of registration and do we need to submit the character certificate during renewal also and can fees be paid in advance for more than one year.. Please reply
Hi, Did you receive the registration certificate or any communication regarding when they will be dispatching the same.
Thanks
>Form-22,
I received following reply for documents required for registration:
Yes, the yearly fees can be paid in advance.
> i) Demand Draft for Rs.2500/- (Rs.2000/- for registration and Rs.500/-
towards continuation fee for one year).
> ii) Two Recent Passport Size photographs.
> iii)Original Character Certificate.
> iv)Specimen signautre (2)
> v)Attested copies of Degree certificate
> vi)Attested copy of document evidencing date of birth
> vii)Attested copy of document evidencing citizenship.
Hi, i found this link on LinkedIn. http://indianipr.com/?p=32
These guys have shown some interesting statistics regarding the Patent Agent Exam
Their other articles are also well written
It’s a real pity to see the quality of Patent Agents in India. The entire exam is a big sham. I would bet that not more than 1% of those will even be able to qualify or pass a single paper of the EQE.
People without any experience in drafting and prosecuting applications pass the exam.
We need to change the system to follow the EPO practice, in terms of the Exam pattern and also eligible candidates should have practiced under a licensed agent for at least 3 years, and should at least have a Masters degree in Science/Technology. This way we can ensure that we have good patent agents.
A classic example is the decision of the Madras High Court of Mr. Chokalingam who challenged S126 of the Indian Patent Act, and even the judge says that an Advocated’s daily job involves drafting and pleadings. What a joke this is.
Drafting a patent application is much more difficult and different than drafting a legal document.
We need to rethink the PA policy completely.
EQE is different from Indian Patent Agent exam (IPE). I guess if you are good at memorizing and know how to draft you can pass. EQE is open book you can use boos for the exam. And all will have 2 or 3 yrs experience as working in a patent attorney. But in India, just pass and you acquire the skills within 1 or 2 yrs. So both are almost same! Get practical experience and take exam in EQE. Pass IPE and get experience within 1 or 2 yrs. Both are same and I don’t find big difference.
you can find detailed analysis of PA exam here
CGPDT may kindly inform the status of the Orders Passed by The Hon’ble High Court of Judicature of Madras in W.P.No.8472 of 2006 dated 15-03-2013 where in all those who are Practicing Advocates are eligible to practice as PAs by paying the prescribed fees and need not get qualified in the PA Exmn conducted by CGPDT.Is there any Stay on the said proceedings by the Hon’ble Apex Court or is CGPDT implementing the Orders of the said High Court?Is it possible to reply this querry.
Regards, Ramana Rao
Hi Friends,
Did anybody receive their Patent Agent Registration certificates for the year 2013? I have not received yet. Also, is there any news regarding when it can be expected?
Thanks
HI KUMAR, I TOO DIDNT RECEIVED.
i don’t know why the patent office delay so much to forward the patent agent registration certificate and update the status in the electronic register of patents.they should be expeditious in these kind of proceedings, so as to place themselves in the top 10 patent offices in the world.
Do anybody have examination papers of 2012 and 2013. then Please send me the details at [email protected]. Thank you
Can anyone give me a link that provides ideal solutions for Patent Agent Examination 2013 written papers?
Can anyone give me a link that provides ideal solutions for Patent Agent Examination 2013 written papers?
My email : [email protected]
I applied for the patent agent registration on 25th Nov 2013, but have not yet received the registration number or certificate.
Does anyone else have a different experience?
Hi Team,
When would be the next Patent Agent exam for the year 2014?
Unable to locate relevant information @ Registry’s website. Moreover, looks like they are not conducting exams every year.
I wish to renew my already existing name in register of patent agents. Is it possible to do so online. If so please send me the link to do so.
R.K.jain
Patent Agent
hi team,
where can we get the key for patent agent exam 2013 question paper.