According to the latest statistics from SIPO, the number of examinees for patent agent qualification examination 2014 reached 29,364, up 26.4%, a record high since this qualification evaluation system was established.

The numbers show that 16,817, 57.3% of the total, file the entry forms for the first time, up 28%. In 2012, SIPO carried out a new policy that on-the-job graduate students are endowed to attend the examination. Since then, examinees from on-the-job graduate students climbed. In 2014, the number reaches 3,864, up 75%. At the same time, 12,547 examinees have filed for the examination more than one time, up 24%. All these numbers demonstrate that more and more examinees have enjoyed the benefits that the score will be valid for three years if one passes a single subject based on a new examination reform scheme ratified by SIPO.

In 2014, exam sites have been increased to 23. Meanwhile, exam sites still have been reserved in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou for examinees from China Taiwan.

(China IP News)

2014-07-14

2014-07-14