Aptitude Test Examination Sessions for IP Agents

On February 4, publication was made in the Official State Bulletin (BOE) of the Resolution by the General Director of the SPTO announcing examination sessions for the certification aptitude test on the knowledge needed to perform the activity of Industrial Property Agent, as well as the certification aptitude test on knowledge of Spanish Law, to serve as recognition of the professional certification required for carrying out the activities of Industrial Property Agent in Spain to citizens of the European Union or States party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The tests for both examination sessions will comprise theoretical and practical assessments on the program which will be published in the before mentioned Resolution, and will pertain to knowledge on Industrial Property.

Information related to developments concerning these examination sessions is published on the Office’s website and at its Online Office. The examinations will be held in Madrid.

Those interested in participating must submit an application addressed to the General Director of the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, accompanied by proof of payment of the examination fees.

The first exam will take place starting four months from the publication of the Resolution in the Official State Bulletin.

Once the exams have been completed, the Court designated for scoring the
tests will put forward to the General Director of the SPTO the list of
candidates who reached the established minimum for passing them, and it will be published in the Official State Bulletin. Once the candidates declared suitable have presented the pertinent documents demonstrating that they fulfill the requirements for attending the exam sessions, the General Director will issue the corresponding aptitude certificates.

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