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.
Festive flavours and family traditions: How food and drink brands make Christmas memorable
This holiday season, Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, Craig Beaumont reflects on iconic food and drink campaigns and reveals the IP secrets behind their success.
The changing face of MTV: What brands can learn from a cultural icon
When MTV (Music Television) launched in 1981, it revolutionised the way the world experiences music, ushering in an era where music videos became central to pop culture.
TV that tours: Building IP packages for global formats
With the ever-increasing appetite for content, paired with the rise in user-generated-content sites like YouTube and TikTok, the market for TV formats has become truly global.
Merch madness: How Star Wars helped create a merchandise Empire
From Star Wars to Frozen, cinematic franchises have shown that merchandising revenue can rival box-office takings.
Upcoming events
Earn CPD and network with the IP profession at our events.
Case comments
Read analysis from recent trade mark cases.
Dig deep to protect your rights
Legal dangers may lurk in online portals, as an Italian potato grower discovered, writes Nicola Ivey. C-426/24 P, Romagnoli Fratelli SpA v Community Plant Variety Office, CJEU.
Brought to heel
The EUIPO upheld Dr Martens’ position marks in a pair of cases, writes Edward Watt. 000066484/000066396, Mtng Europe Experience, SLU v Airwair International Ltd, EUIPO Cancellation Division.
Don't lose count
Much is at stake if a company fails to file its claim in reasonable time, writes Eleni Mezulanik. C-452/24, Lunapark Scandinavia Oy Ltd v Hardeco Finland Oy, CJEU.
Beyond borders
Deniz Toker on cross-border IP: when stocking in Spain becomes infringement in Germany. C-76/24, Tradeinn Retail Services SL v PH, CJEU.
News
Read the latest news and features.
Cast your vote: What's the UK's most iconic trade mark?
The Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has launched a poll inviting the public to vote for the UK's most iconic trade mark as part of celebrations marking 150 years since the country's first trade mark registration.
IPReg launches education review newsletter
The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) has launched a dedicated newsletter to keep the profession informed on its education review.
Celebrating 2025’s CITMA awards winners
The CITMA awards are our chance to celebrate the top trade mark students in the country. We are delighted to announce the 2025 winners.
The vision and drive behind this year’s Sheila Lesley winner
At this year’s Christmas Lunch, we proudly announced Azhar Sadique as the winner of the Sheila Lesley Volunteer of the Year Award.