Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks have scheduled the Indian Patent Agent Exam – 2011 on 15th and 16th January 2011.
The details of examinations are Paper – I, Paper – II and Viva-voce.
Paper – I is for 100 marks consisting of Patent Acts and Rules scheduled on 15.01.2011 between 10.30 am to 1.30pm.
Paper – II is for 100 marks consisting Drafting and Interpretation of the Patent Specification and other documents scheduled on 15.01.2011 between 2.30 pm to 5.30pm.
Viva-Voce is for 100 marks scheduled on 16.01.2011 from 10.00 am onwards which may extended to the following day(s) depending upon the number of candidates.
Pattern of Questions
• Paper I will have 40 objective type questions of one mark each and descriptive type questions of 60 marks.
• Paper II will have a set of two questions (different sets for science and engineering) on drafting of 30 marks each consisting of:
1. Drafting of specification from given claims and background.
2. Drafting of claims from given specification.
and the rest will be descriptive/interpretative type questions of 40 marks.
• Viva-voce examination will be based only on domain knowledge.
Essential Qualification
Citizens of India having completed 21 years of age and possessing a degree in science, engineering or technology from any University established under law for the time being in force in the territory of India or possesses such other equivalent qualifications as the Central Government may specify in this behalf.
How to apply
Applications in the prescribed proforma and enclosures along with the prescribed fee of Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only) in the form of D.D. in favour of “Controller of Patents” payable at Mumbai should be sent to “The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks”, Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, S.M. Road, Antop Hill, Mumbai 400 037” so as to reach on or before 15th November 2010 which is the last date for receiving the application. Envelopes containing the application should be clearly marked on top as “Patent Agent Examination -2011.”
Documents to be attached with the application :-
i. Self attested copy of proof of age;
ii. Self attested copy of degree certificate;
iii. Two copies of self attested passport size photographs.
Incomplete applications or those received after 15th November 2010 will not be entertained. The examination centre will be communicated to the candidates in due course.
For further information please contact:
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks,
Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, S.M. Road,
Antop Hill, Mumbai 400 037.
Phone No.91-22-24172288/91-22-24132735.
FAX No. 91-22-24172288, 91-22-24132735.
EMAIL:- cgoffice_mh@nic.in