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.
CITMA blog
Read fascinating and entertaining insight into intellectual property.
Descriptive dating: balancing trade mark enforcement with PR
Legal and reputational risks associated with enforcing trade mark rights have been a hot topic of conversation these last few years.
Non fungible tokens: Between gold-rush fever and sustainable digital investment
In many ways, so-called "non-fungible tokens" or "NFTs" are currently the talk of the town.
The Royal relationship with trade marks
With the Royal reputation known worldwide, we explore the relationship between the Royal Family and trade marks.
Discover the role of a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
You could be checking intellectual property on a superstar’s tattoos one day, and pursuing criminal counterfeiters the next – the role of a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney is varied and fascinating.
Upcoming events
Earn CPD and network with the IP profession at our events.
Case comments
Read analysis from recent trade mark cases.
Funtime is over
Sarah Jeffery reports on why Funko was successful this time round.
Something to wine about
Joseph Letang warns against claiming rights in descriptive terms.
F&F gains the front foot
This case reiterates fundamental issues of infringement, says John Coldham.
Counted out on clarity
Emilia Petrossian sets out why this Appellant failed to make a dent in the existing decision
News
Read the latest news and features.
Trade mark application numbers drop
New UK IPO statistics show a 19% fall in the number of trade mark applications made during the first half of 2022 compared to 2021, but international applications designating the UK are on the rise.
UK IPO appoints interim Chief Executive
Adam Williams will step up to serve as interim Chief Executive of the UK IPO, following Tim Moss’ departure from the role.
Paralegal course 2022 results
Congratulations to the 85 candidates who successfully passed the 2021/ 2022 CITMA Paralegal Course exam.
CITMA shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards
We have been shortlisted for two prestigious membership sector awards – for our Introduction to Trade Mark Administration and Formalities Course and our recent Spring Conference.