Is it necessary for patent agents to participate in distance continuing education?

Must attend. The duration of continuing education for patent agents is 1 year. Everyone has to receive no less than 12 class hours of training every year, so it is necessary to attend. A patent agent is a person who applies for a patent and handles other patent affairs on behalf of others and obtains certain qualifications. A patent agent shall meet certain conditions and be issued a patent agent certificate upon examination and approval by the China Patent Office.