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?
Let our experts help you get to grips with trade marks and other intellectual property rights.
Find out how a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney will help you to navigate intellectual property law.
What is a trade mark?
Trade marks are valuable business assets - what are they and how can you get one?
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.
How brands are keeping up with consumers
We are used to seeing logos and words used a trade marks, but there is a world of other devices being used by brands in today's connected world to catch our attention.
How do supermarkets get away with ‘lookalike’ own-brands?
Supermarket shelves are full of own-brand products that mimic leading brands. Ever wondered just how they get away with it?
What can Jack Daniels and Metallica teach us about protecting intellectual property?
Jack Daniels, Metallica and Netflix - all have tried to protect their intellectual property by sending letters. But which showed us how it should and which how it shouldn’t be done.
Six tips for protecting your brand online
How do you stop counterfeits and copycats online? We give six top tips businesses should follow.
Upcoming events
Earn CPD and network with the IP profession at our events.
Case comments
Read analysis from recent trade mark cases.
No support for decking claim
The Applicant’s evidence was put to the test, writes Dale Carter. O/433/18, G & M Safe Deck Ltd v J. Mac Safety Systems Ltd, UK IPO, 17th July 2018.
Kit Kat closure?
Could this argument go still further? John Coldham considers. C-84/17 P, Société des produits Nestlé v Mondelez UK Holdings & Services, CJEU, 25th July 2018.
Nothing beats a trade mark
Richard May summarises a case that was fast and flurry-ous. [2018] EWHC 1893 (Ch), Frank Industries Pty Ltd v Nike Retail BV and Ors, IPEC, 25th July 2018.
Promising precedent
Earlier decisions can be evidence of reputation, reports Suzan Ure. C-564/16, EUIPO v Puma SE, CJEU, 28th June 2018.