The CNIPA released a notice on June 9, 2021 allowing foreigners to take the Chinese Patent Agent Qualification Examination.
To participate, a foreigner must
- have full capacity of civil conducts,
- have the status of permanent resident*,
- have patent attorney/agent qualification from another country or region*,
- can read and write in Chinese, and
- work or study in Beijing Zhongguancun Science Park, Suzhou National Hi-Tech District, Jiangning Nanjing or Guangzhou Development District.
When signing up for the exam, the foreigner will be asked to upload the scanned copy of the documents proving the asterisked items.
Registration for the exam will open on June 28 and the exam will take place on November 6&7, 2021.
http://www.cnipa.gov.cn/art/2021/6/11/art_2073_160175.html
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