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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.
Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys recognised for pro bono contributions
Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys have been recognised on the Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales for the first time.
Features
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.
AI procurement top tips: Liability and compliance
Part C of this series explores the legal, contractual, and organisational responsibilities that arise when Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys and IP professionals adopt AI-based tools.
AI procurement top tips: Critical risk assessment
Part B of this series examines the key technical, operational, and regulatory risks that must be assessed when Trade Mark Attorneys and IP professionals adopt AI-based tools.
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.