# The Register of Patent Agents Rules 1990, Article 9: Qualifications for registration


A person who has passed the qualifying examinations of the Institute and who has completed–
(a) not less than two years' full-time practice in the field of intellectual property, including substantial experience in patent agency work, under the supervision of either a registered patent agent or of a barrister, solicitor or, in Scotland or the Isle of Man, an advocate, being a barrister, solicitor or advocate who is engaged in or has substantial experience of patent agency work in the United Kingdom, or
(b) not less than four years' full-time practice in the field of intellectual property, including substantial experience in patent agency work in the United Kingdom,
shall qualify for registration under these Rules.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/1457/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/register-of-patent-agents-rules-1990/article-9
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