**Executive Summary**
The Trade Marks Agent Examination (TAE) 2026 and Patent Agent Examination (PAE) 2026 were conducted on January 10 and 11, 2026, respectively. The TAE had 819 registered candidates, while the PAE had 5,535. Both exams were held across 13 centers in India and are conducted by the Office of the CGPDTM in accordance with the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 and the Patents Rules, 2003 (as amended) and Section 126 of the Patents Act, 1970 (as amended).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Examination Details:**
* TAE 2026 held on January 10, 2026, with 819 registered candidates.
* PAE 2026 held on January 11, 2026, with 5,535 registered candidates.
* Both examinations are conducted by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM).
* **Examination Structure:**
* Both PAE and TAE consist of three stages: Paper I, Paper II, and an Interview (Viva Voce).
* Paper I: Multiple-choice question (MCQ) based examination carrying 100 marks.
* Paper II: Subjective examination carrying 100 marks.
* Both papers assess knowledge of relevant Acts, Rules, application of law, and analytical ability.
* **Qualifying Criteria:**
* Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in each of Paper I and Paper II.
* An overall score of at least 60% is required to qualify for registration as a Patent Agent or Trade Marks Agent.
* **Examination Centers:**
* Examinations were conducted across 13 centers: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Thiruvananthapuram.
**Impact Analysis**
**Candidates**
* **Impact:**
* Determines eligibility for registration as Patent or Trade Marks Agents.
* Evaluates knowledge of relevant laws and analytical skills.
* **Action Required:**
* Prepare for and appear in the examinations.
* Secure a minimum of 50% in each paper and 60% overall to qualify.
**Office of the CGPDTM**
* **Impact:**
* Responsible for conducting and overseeing the TAE and PAE.
* Maintains the Registers of Patent Agents and Trade Marks Agents.
* **Action Required:**
* Conduct the examinations as per the established rules and regulations.
* Evaluate candidates and maintain the registration process.
**Inventors and Organizations**
* **Impact:**
* Indirectly impacted by the availability of qualified Patent and Trade Marks Agents.
* **Action Required:**
* Engage qualified Patent and Trade Marks Agents for drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications and for registration of trademarks.
Key Entities Referenced
Trade Marks Agent Examination: A qualifying examination for becoming a registered Trade Marks Agent.
Patent Agent Examination: A qualifying examination for becoming a registered Patent Agent.
Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM): The office responsible for conducting the Patent Agent Examination and Trade Marks Agent Examination.
Patents Act, 1970: Indian legislation governing patents, referenced in relation to the Patent Agent Examination.
Trade Marks Rules, 2017: Indian rules governing trade marks, referenced in relation to the Trade Marks Agent Examination.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Trade Marks Agent Examination 2026 Conducted
with Participation of Over 800 Candidates
Patent Agent Examination 2026 Held with Over 5,500
Candidates Registered
प्रव तथ: 13 JAN 2026 7:39PM by PIB Delhi
The Trade Marks Agent Examination (TAE) 2026 was conducted on 10 January 2026. A total of 819
candidates registered for the examination, of whom 388 candidates appeared in Paper I and 362 candidates
appeared in Paper II. The Trade Marks Agent Examination is conducted by the Office of the Controller
General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) in accordance with Rule 144 of the Trade
Marks Rules, 2017.
The Patent Agent Examination (PAE) 2026 was conducted on 11 January 2026. A total of 5,535 candidates
registered for the examination, of whom 2,402 candidates appeared in Paper I and 2,315 candidates
appeared in Paper II. The Patent Agent Examination is conducted by the Office of the CGPDTM in
accordance with Rule 110 of the Patents Rules, 2003 (as amended) and Section 126 of the Patents Act,
1970 (as amended).
Both examinations were conducted across 13 centres located in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal,
Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur and
Thiruvananthapuram.
Both the PAE and TAE consist of three stages. Paper I is a multiple-choice question (MCQ) based
examination carrying 100 marks, while Paper II is a subjective examination, also carrying 100 marks.
These papers are designed to assess candidates’ knowledge of the relevant Acts and Rules, application of
law and analytical ability for interpretation of legal provisions. The final stage of the examination consists
of an Interview (Viva Voce).
Candidates are required to secure a minimum of 50 per cent marks in each of Paper I and Paper II, along
with an overall score of at least 60 per cent, to qualify for registration in the Register of Patent Agents or
the Register of Trade Marks Agents, as applicable.
Patent and Trade Marks Agents play a vital role in the registration and management of intellectual
property rights. Patent Agents assist inventors and organisations in drafting, filing and prosecuting patent
applications, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and guiding applicants through the
procedural aspects of the patent system. Similarly, Trade Marks Agents facilitate the registration of
distinctive brands and logos and assist in the maintenance and management of trade mark portfolios. Both
Patent and Trade Marks Agents provide technical, legal and procedural expertise to help creators and
inventors secure and manage their intellectual property rights.
***Abhishek Dayal/ Shabbir Azad/ Ishita Biswas
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