Latest news
Our updated competency framework for Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys
We have updated our advanced competency framework – your guide to the technical and general skills of a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney.
New law to correct ‘unfair imbalance’
A new route to counter challenge will be made available at the UK IPO to correct an ‘unfair imbalance’ between UK IPO and EUIPO practices.
Our partnership with Raconteur
We are to partner with Raconteur for its intellectual property supplement, read by over 1 million people, again in 2021.
Chris Cook obituary
It is with great sadness that we report the untimely death of Christopher “Chris” Cook.
Brexit
Deadline looms for pending EU rights
Earlier UK filing dates for some 70,000 trade marks are still eligible to claimed with the deadline just six weeks away.
UK IPO's warning about priority filings
Just ten weeks remain until the filing deadline for UK priority applications based on rights that were pending at the EUIPO on 1st January 2021.
May 2021 - post-Brexit Q&A
Five months on from the end of the Brexit transition period we wanted to tie up some of the loose ends and provide as much clarity as possible on some of the technical points we have been raising with the UK IPO on your behalf.
UK IPO extends bulk change of address service
The UK IPO has announced that it is extending its bulk change of address service until 30th September 2021.
Features
Trade mark protection for the European shoe manufacturing industry
Fashion is inarguably one of Europe’s key exports from both an economic and a cultural perspective, and shoes are among its most distinctive elements. Only by rigorously protecting brand identity and fair competition can this valuable market sustain its success.
Own your career development: seven tips for building your dream career in IP
The trade mark sector is a rich and vibrant part of the legal industry and there are a huge variety of career routes.
CITMA Paralegal CPD scheme
Everything you need to know for submitting your eight hours’ CPD this year.
The benefits of keeping disputes out of court
Litigation can be a lengthy and costly way to tackle intellectual property disputes, but it is not the only way for opposing parties to resolve their differences.
CITMA Review
Our magazine gives you features and case comments that will help you enhance your knowledge.
CITMA Review November 2021 PDF
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CITMA Review - September 21
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CITMA Review July 21
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CITMA Review May 21
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Case comments
Marked for defeat
This decision was as easy as ABC, says David Yeomans.
Defendant surely feeling its oats
Beverley Robinson shares her unique insights into a topical case.
The secret of a success
Katherine Thompson reveals the reasons behind a failed invalidation attempt.
Hard times for Easy marks
Emilia Petrossian gives her view of the latest case involving a well-known family.