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.
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.
Cosmetics and Copyright – Battling the Copycats
Just like the fashion industry, the cosmetic industry is seeing more and more copycat products.
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.
Legal industries excel at London Legal Walk
CITMA joined forced with more than 800 other organisations to raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust on Tuesday.
South Africa: Appeal Court decision affecting brand owners
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has long offered brand owners operating in South Africa an alternative to approaching the Courts for advertising disputes.
Business Development: (re)gaining confidence in your ability to do it, and do it well
What do Business Development (BD), fitness, and recovery from a shoulder injury have in common? Business development coach Nicky Denegri explores the similarities.
UK IPO shifts to digital Design registration certificates
As of June 2022, Design registration certificates are now being sent by email.