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1Under RA 8293, a patentable invention must generally be:

A.A mere abstract idea with no technical character always allowed

B.New, involve an inventive step, and be industrially applicable

C.A literary novel

D.A company name only

Explanation: Patentability requires novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability.

2Novelty means the invention is:

A.Known identically in a single prior disclosure always yet still novel

B.Only new to the inventor personally even if published worldwide

C.Not anticipated by prior art

D.Optional for patents

Explanation: Novelty compares the invention to prior art.

3Inventive step (non-obviousness) asks whether:

A.Anyone on earth finds it obvious regardless of skill

B.Only the inventor's friends like it

C.It costs less than ₱100

D.The invention would have been obvious to a person skilled in the art

Explanation: Inventive step is assessed from the skilled person's viewpoint.

4Industrial applicability means the invention can be:

A.Made or used in any industry / has practical application

B.Only displayed in a museum forever

C.A pure mental act with no application

D.A copyright poem

Explanation: Utility/industrial applicability requires practical applicability.

5Excluded from patent protection commonly include:

A.Chemical compositions that meet patentability

B.Discoveries, scientific theories, and mathematical methods as such

C.Machines meeting criteria

D.Manufacturing processes meeting criteria

Explanation: IP Code exclusions cover abstract discoveries/theories/math as such.

6Methods of treatment of the human/animal body are often:

A.Always the strongest patents automatically

B.Identical to trademarks

C.Excluded or restricted under patent law policy in many systems including PH frameworks

D.Required for all pharma marketing approvals alone

Explanation: Medical treatment method exclusions/restrictions are classic patent policy.

7Prior art generally includes:

A.Only the inventor's private notebook never published

B.Only PH publications and never foreign art

C.Only patents, never journals

D.Publicly available disclosures before the filing/priority date

Explanation: Prior art is public knowledge before the effective date.

8A person skilled in the art is:

A.A hypothetical practitioner with ordinary skill in the field

B.A Nobel-level genius always

C.A person with no technical knowledge

D.A trademark examiner only

Explanation: The skilled person is the obviousness vantage point.

9Non-prejudicial disclosure (grace period) under RA 8293 generally may excuse:

A.All public disclosures forever, by anyone

B.Certain inventor-originated disclosures made within the twelve (12) months preceding the filing or priority date (IP Code s.25)

C.Any third-party disclosure with no link to the inventor

D.Failure to pay annual maintenance fees

Explanation: Section 25 RA 8293 provides that specified disclosures during the 12 months before filing/priority are non-prejudicial. It is not a blanket excuse for all public disclosures or third-party publications.

10Enablement / sufficient disclosure requires the specification to:

A.Hide the best mode intentionally as a strategy always

B.Contain only a title

C.Teach how to make and use the invention without undue experimentation

D.Be written in invisible ink

Explanation: Sufficiency lets skilled persons practice the invention.

About the IPOPHL Patent Agent Exam

The IPOPHL Patent Agent Qualifying Examination certifies non-lawyer patent representatives. Candidates need command of RA 8293 patentability and prosecution procedure, maintenance/enforcement basics, neighbouring rights (utility models/designs) and PCT entry concepts, plus agent ethics — with knowledge emphasis rather than full specification drafting.

Exam sponsor: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

IPOPHL qualifying examination for patent agent accreditation under the Philippine IP Code (RA 8293). This free bank focuses on knowledge MCQs covering patentability, filing/prosecution procedure, term/maintenance/enforcement, utility models/designs/PCT overview, and professional ethics — not claim-drafting exercises.

Time Limit

Confirm duration in official instructions for your sitting.

Passing Score

Confirm the exact passing standard in the latest IPOPHL circular for patent agents.

Exam / Certification Fees

Set by IPOPHL fee schedules/circulars and subject to change; confirm on ipophil.gov.ph before payment.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Patentability

Novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, exclusions and disclosure.

30%

Filing & Prosecution

Application parts, examination, office actions, priority, PCT national phase.

20%

Term, Maintenance & Enforcement

Term/annuities, infringement concepts, remedies and licensing.

15%

UM, Designs & PCT

Utility models, industrial designs, Paris/PCT basics.

10%

Agent Practice & Ethics

Competence, confidentiality, conflicts and candour.

Preparing for the IPOPHL Patent Agent Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Confirm the exact passing standard in the latest IPOPHL circular for patent agents.
Assessment: IPOPHL qualifying examination for patent agent accreditation under the Philippine IP Code (RA 8293). This free bank focuses on knowledge MCQs covering patentability, filing/prosecution procedure, term/maintenance/enforcement, utility models/designs/PCT overview, and professional ethics — not claim-drafting exercises.
Time limit: Confirm duration in official instructions for your sitting.
Exam / certification fees: Set by IPOPHL fee schedules/circulars and subject to change; confirm on ipophil.gov.ph before payment. Official sources

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IPOPHL Patent Agent: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the triad novelty → inventive step → industrial applicability, then map each exclusion (abstract ideas, methods of treatment, etc.) to a one-line rationale.

2Drill prosecution deadlines: exam request, office-action response, PCT national-phase entry — missed dates are high-frequency failure modes.

3Keep UM/design/PCT as a compact comparison table (subject matter, term, inventive threshold, filing route) rather than memorising isolated facts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IPOPHL Patent Agent Qualifying Examination?

It is IPOPHL's accreditation exam for patent agents/representatives under rules recognizing non-lawyer practitioners, grounded in the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (RA 8293) and IPOPHL patent procedure.

Does this practice bank teach claim drafting?

No. Per the preparation brief, this bank targets knowledge of patent law and procedure (patentability, prosecution, term/enforcement, UM/designs/PCT, ethics), not drafting workshops or claim-drafting drills.

What is the pass mark and fee?

Both are set in IPOPHL circulars/fee schedules and can change. Confirm current figures on ipophil.gov.ph. Secondary summaries often mention a threshold around 70%, but rely on the official circular.

How is a utility model different from a patent?

Utility models generally offer shorter protection with different inventive-step/formality expectations and are often chosen for simpler mechanical innovations when speed/cost matter more than full patent term strength.