China citizens who support the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC) and meet the following conditions may sign up for the national patent agent qualification examination:
(1) 18 years old, with full capacity for civil conduct;
(2) Graduated from a science and engineering major in an institution of higher learning or equivalent;
(3) Familiar with patent law and related legal knowledge;
(4) Engaged in scientific and technical work or legal work for more than two years.
Graduation of science and engineering majors in colleges and universities refers to obtaining a college degree or above recognized by the state and obtaining a diploma or degree certificate.