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George Myrants
We are saddened to hear that George Myrants, a longstanding member of our profession, has passed away aged 97.
Law and practice snippets: February 2026
An update on recent practice points by our Law and Practice Committee, including changes to the Nice Classification, fee increases and a Supreme Court decision.
Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys can now apply for Pro Bono Recognition List
Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys can now submit their names to the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales for the first time.
2026’s annual charity quiz champions
Our annual charity quiz saw ‘Without Due Cause’ AKA Beck Greener walk away victorious, with a score of 99 points.
Features
AI procurement top tops: Trust & partnership assessment
Part A of this Top 5 series focuses on the foundational considerations that Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys and related IP professionals should evaluate when selecting and working with AI vendors.
AI procurement guidance for IP professionals
Our three-part top 5 tips series gives Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys and IP professionals a practical framework for safely adopting AI tools.
Do you hear all the voices in your team?
Incorporating diverse perspectives has been shown to lead to better decisions. IP Inclusive shares guidance on structuring meetings for maximum inclusion.
The hybrid advantage: Why the future of trade mark law is AI and human
How will legal-grade AI and human expertise combine to transform trade mark clearance, risk management and brand protection in an increasingly complex global landscape?
CITMA Review features:
Are dupes the new counterfeiting frontier?
The rise of dupes presents an IP challenge that goes beyond traditional trade mark and design protection, writes Carol Nyahasha.
Blurred lines
Cherrie Stewart considers Northern Ireland’s position in light of the Windsor Framework.
A new sense of self: Denmark’s copyright amendment against deepfakes
The explosion in the use of generative artificial intelligence over the past couple of years has led to increasing concern about the creation of deepfakes.
The next decade of inclusion
Andrea Brewster OBE, founder of IP Inclusive, reflects on the initiative’s first 10 years and tells CITMA Review Editor Jackie Hunter what she hopes the next decade will bring.
Case comments
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.