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We did the London Legal Walk
On the 18th of October, CITMA took part in a 10km walk across London to raise money for the London Legal Support Trust.
Autumn Conference 2021: day two round up
How to break a deadlock in a mediation and the key tools to reach a settlement – were important take aways from the concluding day of our Autumn Conference
Autumn Conference 2021: day one round up
Our speakers covered a wide range of topics, including the roles of innovation and reputation, at the first day of our Autumn Conference.
Supporting non-traditional families
A new network supporting those in non-traditional families with practical advice and the opportunity to share experiences has been launched by IP Inclusive.
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
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.
Managing reputations in the world of IP
Whether you are protecting a famous caterpillar-shaped cake from imitators or defending a family firm’s trade marks against a multinational brand, litigation attracts a much broader audience beyond those directly involved.
Black History Month: Working for an inclusive future
What does the legacy of Black history mean for you? Our panel shared their experiences and views.
Promoting diversity & inclusion in law – becoming an Appointed Person
“If you are interested in the judiciary in any capacity, becoming an Appointed Person is a uniquely good first step.”
CITMA Review
Our magazine gives you features and case comments that will help you enhance your knowledge.
CITMA Review - September 21
Read the September/October issue of CITMA Review online.
Power element has limited force
Charlotte Wilding explains the basis of a partial success for Infineon.
Smart move?
Katharina Barker raises some interesting questions about future defensibility.
CITMA Review July 21
Read the July/August issue of CITMA Review online.
Case comments
Court offers clear vision
The BoA was fully entitled to its decision on confusion, reports Eleni Mezulanik.
GPC plays it straight
For one polo club, a successful defence proved fairly simple, says Simon Miles.
Confusion is a complex concept
The courts are bound to take in the bigger picture, writes Beverley Potts. [2021] EWCA Civ 425, UK Gymnastics Ltd, UK Gymnastics Affiliation Ltd & Christopher Adams v British Amateur Gymnastics Association, Court of Appeal, 24th March 2021.
Cheesed off
The latest appeal related to Halloumi has amounted to nothing, Ellie Wilson reports. T-282/19, Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese of Cyprus named Halloumi v EUIPO, General Court, 24th March 2021