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.

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What is a trade mark?

Learn why trade marks are valuable business assets.

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Getting a trade mark

How can you get a trade mark - we take you through the process step-by-step.

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Find a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney

Use our directory to find intellectual property legal experts.

For the IP profession: 

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CITMA blog

Read fascinating and entertaining insight into intellectual property. 

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TikTok: Can users buy genuine designer goods?

With fast fashion on its way out, second-hand fashion is making a comeback.

2nd Sep 2024 | Blog
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How athletes use IP to build their individual brands

Sports and branding seem to go hand-in-hand with each other.

1st Aug 2024 | Blog
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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.

23rd Jul 2024 | Blog
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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. 

5th Jul 2024 | Blog
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Upcoming events

Earn CPD and network with the IP profession at our events.

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IP Inclusive - Women in IP October 2024 coffee date

17th Oct 2024 | IP Inclusive
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IP Inclusive Webinar - Menopause and the workplace: What should we know and what can we do?

18th Oct 2024 | IP Inclusive
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CITMA Autumn Conference: Collaboration, growth and change

22nd Oct 2024 | Conference
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CITMA Paralegal Webinar - Practical tips for specification drafting

23rd Oct 2024 | Paralegal event
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Case comments

 Read analysis from recent trade mark cases. 

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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.

5th Sep 2024 | Case comment
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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

5th Sep 2024 | Case comment
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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.

5th Sep 2024 | Case comment
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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.

5th Sep 2024 | Case comment
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News

Read the latest news and features. 

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Own your career development

Knowing which path to take in your career can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. We’ve gathered the best tips and advice from three highly experienced IP professionals.

27th Sep 2024 | Feature
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UK IPO provides crucial update on court case notification guidance

The Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has released new guidance on notifying court cases involving registered IP rights, addressing significant underreporting and emphasising legal obligations.

19th Sep 2024 | News
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UK IPO introduces statements of grant for international designs

The Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has launched statements of grant for international designs, providing faster certainty and evidence of acceptance for design registrations under the Hague System.

19th Sep 2024 | News
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CITMA Autumn Conference: why join us again in 2024?

At this year’s conference, we’re bringing you together with the UK IP community to benefit from great networking opportunities and collaborative roundtable sessions.

19th Sep 2024 | Feature
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