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CITMA publishes report on AI's impact on IP practice
The importance of human oversight, new forms of sophisticated IP-crime, and the evolution of IP tools and processes – our new report sets out how AI could transform our profession.
Jonathan’s Voice launches new mental health video resource
Mental health charity, Jonathan’s Voice has unveiled a new self-help video resource to support mental wellbeing in the IP profession.
CITMA Summer Reception 2025: Photo gallery
Explore the full gallery of photos from our Summer Reception 2025.
The Sheila Lesley Award is back: Nominate a CITMA star today
We are now taking submissions for this year’s Sheila Lesley Volunteer of the Year Award.
Brexit
UK IPO updates address for service guidance
Ahead of the upcoming changes to address for service rules for comparable trade marks and re-registered designs, the UK IPO has published updated guidance on the requirements.
UK government announces no action on exhaustion
The government needs more time to explore the UK’s future exhaustion of intellectual property (IP) regime meaning there will be no imminent change, it has announced.
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.
Features
Celebrating excellence throughout our community
The Sheila Lesley Volunteer of the Year Award is our chance to recognise those whose selfless contributions have made a lasting impact.
The role of the green champion
IP firms play a vital role in combating climate change, with green champions being key to driving sustainable practices and operational change within their businesses. We explore the role of the green champion and key steps to follow.
Sustainability steps for firms can take this year
Simple sustainability steps firms can take in 2025 to drive environmental impact and ensure the future success of their business.
Evolving your business: The value of sustainability for IP firms
The ethical and commercial benefits of a strong sustainability strategy are growing clearer as clients focus on cutting environmental impact and meeting regulatory requirements.
CITMA Review features:
Dig into designs
Bird & Bird offers a snapshot of some of the most noteworthy cases coming before EU national courts over recent months.
Exchanging expectations
Tracy Powley explains a method for fighting workplace frustration.
To give and to get
Amelia Skelding has gathered first-hand reflections that demonstrate how mentoring makes a difference.
Lingua fracas
Jean-Philippe Mikus predicts litigation as new translation rules take effect.
Case comments
Vidiem grinds out a victory
Decision shows the defining role of strong evidence in proving bad faith, says Steven Jennings. O/0052/25, Maya Appliances Pvt Ltd v Prapaharan Sivaratnam, UK IPO.
Chicken shop fate
Roshani Muniweera digests the latest episode in a continuing clash. [2025] EWCA Civ 186, Morley’s (Fast Foods) Ltd v Nanthakumar and others, Court of Appeal.
Granini has last laugh
Lauren Fisher deals us in on the joker jostling. B 3 202 021, Granini France v Euro Games Technology Ltd, EUIPO.
Line of confusion
Susannah Slevin suggests questions surround the registration of basic shapes. T-195/24, VistaJet Ltd v EUIPO, General Court.