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.
TikTok: Can users buy genuine designer goods?
With fast fashion on its way out, second-hand fashion is making a comeback.
How athletes use IP to build their individual brands
Sports and branding seem to go hand-in-hand with each other.
Going for gold: Protecting the Olympics’ IP
The countdown to the Paris Olympics is on – and we’re setting out the IP protection at the heart of it.
F1: The IP formula for success
The role of Formula One drivers as brand ambassadors is not new, but the concept of the driver themselves as the brand is growing.
Upcoming events
Earn CPD and network with the IP profession at our events.
Case comments
Read analysis from recent trade mark cases.
Corporate veil continues Lifestyle Equities CV and another v Ahmed and another
Aaron Wood argues that this decision leaves uncertainty around some important issues. [2024] UKSC 17, Lifestyle Equities CV and another v Ahmed and another, Supreme Court.
Pulling focus: Puma SE v EUIPO
One celebrity social post can mean self-disclosure, warns Sarah Husslein. T-647/22, Puma SE v EUIPO – Handelsmaatschappij J Van Hilst BV, General Court, 6th March 2024
Big day for distinctiveness
Chris Hawkes explains why a bit of decoration won’t aid registration. O/026/24, 3-Dimensional Shape (Chocolate), UK IPO.
No great swindle in punk dispute: Howard Bates v Wayne Barrett-McGrath
Poor behaviour wasn’t put up with, writes Robert Franks. O/0441/24, Howard Bates v Wayne Barrett-McGrath, UK IPO.
News
Read the latest news and features.
CITMA Paralegal Conference 2024: key talking points
More than 150 paralegals, speakers and exhibitors packed into BMA House in London for a day of learning and building new connections.
UK IPO warns rights holders of misleading invoices
The UK IPO has issued a new warning to holders of intellectual property rights to be cautious when receiving invoices, after a 63% increase in unsolicited payment requests.
CITMA launches updated Paralegal Competency Framework
We have published an updated version of the CITMA Paralegal Competency Framework, which outlines the key skill sets of a CITMA Paralegal.
CITMA launches new net zero initiative to accelerate the IP profession towards a sustainable future
To ensure sustainability remains a priority for the IP legal profession, we have launched a net zero pledge for firms and organisations operating within the IP legal sector to sign.