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A Sample Key  \nPurpose statement: The sample exam and sample answers are for informationaland preparatory purposes only. They are intended to offer prospective test-takers ageneral understanding of the type and format of questions that may appear on theskills examination, as well as to demonstrate the level of detail expected in responses.For more information, refer to: https://cpata-cabamc.ca/en/become-an-agent/information-patent-agent-qualifying-examinations/  \nRepresentation: The sample exam does not represent the full range of topics,difficulty levels, or types of questions that may be encountered on the actual exam.The actual exam may contain questions that differ significantly in form and content.The subject matter is the same across both Components A and B of Part 1 forillustrative purposes. The subject matter for each component in Part 1 will be differenton the actual examinations.  \nPredictive value: Performance on this sample exam should not be taken as anindicator of future performance on the corresponding skills examination. This sampleis not intended to predict exam outcomes and should not be used as a test-taker’ssole preparation material.  \nAnswer key: The sample answers provided are for illustrative purposes only. Theyrepresent one of several possible approaches to answering these sample questions.Actual exam responses may vary, and there may be multiple valid ways to address aquestion.  \nUpdates and changes: Exam content and policies are subject to change. While weaim to keep our preparation materials up-to-date, the sample exam and answersmay not reflect the most current version of the actual examination.  \nNo guarantee: Using these sample materials does not guarantee success in theactual skills examination. Examinees are encouraged to engage in comprehensivestudy and preparation to enhance their understanding of the subject matter.  \nConfidentiality: The actual examination content is confidential.  \nFeedback: Feedback on these sample materials is welcome. However, please beaware that individual responses or specific guidance on exam preparation cannot beprovided.  \n## Examination information\n\nThe Patent Agent Skills Examination Part 1 takes place over two (2) days. Test-takers havethree (3) hours on one day to complete Component A. Test-takers have three (3) hours on asubsequent day to complete Component B. Both components focus on strategy and drafting,each with its own background information and prior art. Each component is worth 75 marks; thetwo (2) components are scored together as a single examination worth 150 marks.  \nComponent A consists of 5 questions worth a total of 75 marks.  \nComponent B consists of 6 questions worth a total of 75 marks.  \nComponents A and B will be scored together.  \nDuring the examination, test-takers have electronic access to the Patent Act, RSC 1985, c P-4(“Patent Act”) and Patent Rules, SOR/2019-251 (“Patent Rules”), in addition to otherbackground information or resources necessary to respond to the examination questions.  \n## Instructions for test-takers\n\nReview any background information provided. Answer the questions.  \nAvoid extraneous commentary not directly relevant to the question. Do not assume facts thatare not provided.  \nWhen asked to support an answer, include relevant discussion or reasoning. While relevantsource references (e.g., to case law, statutory provisions, or regulatory provisions) may behelpful to include, separate marks are not provided for such references unless specified in thequestion.  \nPoint-form answers are acceptable, except where expressly indicated.  \nComponent A (3 hours, 75 marks)  \n## Background\n\nA description of the technology, as the hypothetical inventor understands it, is provided in theform of a memo to file. The inventor has also provided the attached drawings. 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