Patent Agent Exam 2025: The Patent Agent Examination 2025 is conducted by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India. The exam certifies individuals as registered patent agents, allowing them to represent clients before the Indian Patent Office.
Patent Agent Exam 2025 – Key Dates
Event | Date |
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Start of Online Application | 15th September 2024 |
Last Date to Apply | 8th August 2024 (05:30 PM) |
Trade Marks Agent Exam Date | 4th January 2025 (Saturday) |
Patent Agent Exam Date | 5th January 2025 (Sunday) |
Result Declaration | To Be Announced |
Exam Locations: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Thiruvananthapuram
Patent Agent Exam 2025 Result – How to Check?
The results for the Patent Agent Exam 2025 will be announced online on the official CGPDTM website. Candidates can follow these steps to check their results:
Steps to Check the Patent Agent Exam 2025 Result
- Visit the Official CGPDTM Website Visit here.
- Look for the “Patent Agent Exam 2025 Result” link on the homepage.
- Enter your details, such as Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Click on “Submit” to view your result.
- Download and Print the result for future reference.
Note: The result will include marks obtained in Paper 1, Paper 2, and the Viva-Voce.
Eligibility Criteria for Patent Agent Exam
To apply for the Patent Agent Examination 2025, candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Educational Qualification:
- Must have a degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology from a recognized university.
- Degrees in Pharmacy, Computer Science, Biotechnology, and related fields are also accepted.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The Patent Agent Exam consists of:
- Paper 1 (Objective & Descriptive) – Patent Act and Rules
- Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Topics:
- Patent Act, 1970 and Patent Rules, 2003
- Patent filing procedures, opposition, revocation
- Patent infringement and legal provisions
- Paper 2 (Descriptive) – Drafting & Interpretation
- Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Topics:
- Patent specification drafting (Complete & Provisional)
- Claims drafting and case studies on patent prosecution
- Viva-Voce (Oral Examination)
- Marks: 50
- Evaluates knowledge of Patent Laws & ability to draft patents
Online Application Process for Patent Agent Exam
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the Official CGPDTM Portal (link to be updated).
- Register with your details and create login credentials.
- Fill out the online application form with academic and personal details.
- Upload necessary documents (degree certificate, ID proof, photograph, and signature).
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Submit the application and download a copy for reference.
Online Application Form Opens: 15th September 2024
Why Become a Registered Patent Agent?
- Legal Authority: Patent agents can file and prosecute patent applications in India.
- Career Opportunities: Work with law firms, research institutions, MNCs, and government agencies.
- Entrepreneurial Scope: Start your own IP consultancy or work as a freelance patent consultant.
For official notifications and updates, visit the CGPDTM website once the application link is activated.
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