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Rolls-Royce tops UK’s most iconic trade marks poll
Rolls-Royce has been named the UK’s most iconic trade mark in a recent poll conducted by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO).
Law and practice snippets: April 2026
An update on recent practice points by our Law and Practice Committee, including a new Designs Practice Notice, certificate issuance and tribunal timescales.
The UK IPO issues new Designs Practice Notice
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has issued new guidance on protecting digital designs, including graphical user interfaces (GUIs), webpages and graphic symbols/icons.
CITMA announces new president
We are delighted to announce that Daniel Hardman-Smart has been elected as President of The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys.
Features
Small steps, big impact: practical sustainability for IP practitioners
Adam Bastock, Founder of Small99, shares actionable strategies that trade mark professionals and IP firms can implement today - without needing to be perfect to make progress.
EUIPO will continue to be human-centric says EUIPO Executive Director
The EUIPO leads its development of AI with "ambition and responsibility" but the final decision in any process will remain a human one, João Negrão, Executive Director of the EU Intellectual Property Office told our Spring Conference delegates.
Your guide to earning CITMA Paralegal CPD in 2026
CPD is an essential part of being a CITMA Paralegal in 2026, offering a flexible way to take ownership of your professional development.
A memorable evening at the first ever joint CITMA and CIPA Paralegal Reception
With the recent launch of our Paralegal Conference this September, CITMA Paralegal, Paul Farrell reflects on our inaugural joint Paralegal Reception with CIPA last autumn.
CITMA Review features:
How is AI reshaping the legal world?
Most of us already use artificial intelligence to some extent, writes Lucy Walker, but to understand its impact on the future of trade mark practice, read on.
Cross-generational collaboration in trade mark teams
Define boundaries. Be a swot. Don’t phone people spontaneously. Robert Cumming and Lisa Thomson share advice from opposite ends of the career spectrum.
The creativity of design
Sponsored content: Do you need to be original to have individual character?
Creative tension: AI and LDMA copyright law
Ese Akpogheneta and Canan Aktas explore the technological evolution of creative works and the impact on copyright.
Case comments
Family matters
Protecting your own must be a priority, finds Sam Barker. [2025] EWHC 3077 (IPEC), easyGroup Ltd v Jaybank Leisure Ltd.
A golden opportunity
Guidance on interpretation of figurative marks with written descriptions is welcome, writes Daniel Ramos. [2025] EWCA Civ 1341, Babek International Ltd v Iceland Foods Ltd.
The hunt for reputation
Rebecca Field reports on Puma’s appeal against a decision it said would affect its reputation. T-491/24, Puma SE v EUIPO, General Court.
Less can mean more
Brevity is a powerful tool in registering marks, finds Henry Schlaefli. [2025] EWCA Civ 1340, Thom Browne Inc & Anor v Adidas AG.