Welcome to CITMA
Founded in 1934, chartered in 2016, The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) is a professional membership organisation with the power to shape law and practice - nationally and internationally. Find out more
What is a trade mark?
Find out how a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney will help you to navigate intellectual property law.
What is a trade mark?
Learn why trade marks are valuable business assets.
Getting a trade mark
How can you get a trade mark - we take you through the process step-by-step.
Find a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
Use our directory to find intellectual property legal experts.
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CITMA blog
Read fascinating and entertaining insight into intellectual property.
The day TfL did not mind the gap
What happens when a famous transport slogan collides with a global fashion brand? TfL and Gap clash in a battle over iconic branding rights.
Adidas thought three was a magic number; they were in ‘four’ a shock
Thom Browne and Adidas: two global names in the fashion world who are rarely mentioned in the same conversations, unless you are in the world of IP.
How to achieve eggscellent Easter protection
What better way to get into the mood for overindulging in chocolate eggs and hot cross buns than to consider the many types of intellectual property (IP) and surrounding rights that underpin our Easter Eggstravaganza?
Can a country name be a trade mark?
To what extent can the name of a country, like Sweden, actually be a trade mark which can be registered and protected?
Upcoming events
Earn CPD and network with the IP profession at our events.
Case comments
Read analysis from recent trade mark cases.
Vidiem grinds out a victory
Decision shows the defining role of strong evidence in proving bad faith, says Steven Jennings. O/0052/25, Maya Appliances Pvt Ltd v Prapaharan Sivaratnam, UK IPO.
Chicken shop fate
Roshani Muniweera digests the latest episode in a continuing clash. [2025] EWCA Civ 186, Morley’s (Fast Foods) Ltd v Nanthakumar and others, Court of Appeal.
Granini has last laugh
Lauren Fisher deals us in on the joker jostling. B 3 202 021, Granini France v Euro Games Technology Ltd, EUIPO.
Line of confusion
Susannah Slevin suggests questions surround the registration of basic shapes. T-195/24, VistaJet Ltd v EUIPO, General Court.
News
Read the latest news and features.
Jonathan’s Voice launches new mental health video resource
Mental health charity, Jonathan’s Voice has unveiled a new self-help video resource to support mental wellbeing in the IP profession.
CITMA Summer Reception 2025: Photo gallery
Explore the full gallery of photos from our Summer Reception 2025.
The Sheila Lesley Award is back: Nominate a CITMA star today
We are now taking submissions for this year’s Sheila Lesley Volunteer of the Year Award.
UK IPO issues new guidance on broad specifications following SkyKick v Sky judgment
The UK Intellectual Property Office has published a new Practice Amendment Notice (PAN), introducing changes to trade mark examination practices following the Supreme Court's judgment in SkyKick v Sky.