Features
The emergence and importance of reverse mentoring
A new reverse mentoring toolkit to help legal organisations improve inclusion, wellbeing, and cross-generational understanding has been launched by LawCare and the University of Leeds.
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.
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.
CITMA Paralegal Course 2025 results
Congratulations to the 95 candidates who successfully passed the 2024/2025 CITMA Paralegal Course exam.
To give and to get
Amelia Skelding has gathered first-hand reflections that demonstrate how mentoring makes a difference.
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.
Brands, brains and anxiety: Living, working and thriving with Generalised Anxiety Disorder in the world of IP
CITMA Paralegal, Kay Szawlis tells us about her journey living with Generalised Anxiety Disorder and how firms can help support employees experiencing similar difficulties.
How to beat burnout
Charlotte Wilding suggests some strategies to avoid exhaustion.
Show of support
Meet the newest CITMA Benevolent Fund trustees.
Market forces
Building relationships with creative colleagues brings big benefits, says Cherrie Stewart.
Your guide to earning CITMA Paralegal CPD in 2025
Discover how to make every CPD hour count with our practical guide to earning, recording, and leveraging your development activities.
The Conference Personality
Following the recent launch of our 2025 Paralegal Conference, we hear from one highly experienced CITMA Paralegal on how you can combat ‘networking nerves’.
CITMA Paralegal CPD guidelines
CITMA Paralegal guidance and regulations
Guidance for CITMA Paralegals on completing CPD requirements
CITMA Paralegal CPD and in-house meetings
Guidance on claiming CPD for in-house meetings.
Record your CPD hours
Download our spreadsheet to record your CPD hours.
CITMA Paralegal Competency Framework
CITMA Paralegal Competency Framework
The CITMA Paralegal competency framework outlines the key skill sets of a CITMA Paralegal.
CITMA Paralegal events
Watch past CITMA Paralegal events
Harnessing AI: A guide for Paralegals
AI isn’t about replacement; it’s about empowerment. Together, we explore how you can confidently embrace the chance to become a Paralegal 2.0 and take charge of your professional growth.
Update on Chinese trade mark filings
As the trade mark landscape in China continues to evolve, bring your knowledge up to speed at our latest CITMA Paralegal webinar on this area.
Everyday controls for staying on top of data protection
Sharing tips to ensure safe handling of client data and compliance with GDPR, this session honed a key skill for paralegals.
CITMA Paralegal Webinar - Brexit and the impact on trade marks
Our speakers analysed the key challenges and changes faced since 2021.
Renewals and maintenance
Edward Brightly of Stobbs IP highlighted the major African regional requirements for trade mark renewals, allowing you to approach different markets with ease.
Paralegal Seminar
Exclusively available to our Paralegal Seminar delegates. We uncovered how best to manage change at our annual CITMA Paralegal Seminar.
Oppositions and disputes
This webinar gave a commercial and strategic perspective on trade mark oppositions and their role within a client’s broader portfolio management.
Transactions and Recordals
In this Paralegal webinar we highlighted the significance of license recordals to your role as a paralegal and best practice for recording them at the UK IPO and WIPO.
CITMA Paralegal Course
CITMA Paralegal Course
Our Paralegal Course is the official qualification for the trade mark paralegal profession.
CITMA Paralegal Course
Booking is now open for this year's Paralegal Course.
CITMA Paralegal support & jobs
Benevolent Fund
Our Benevolent Fund supports the trade mark profession.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity is an important part of any workplace or profession and we are committed to championing diversity and inclusion within the intellectual property professions.
LawCare
LawCare is the charity that promotes and supports good mental health and wellbeing across the legal community in the UK and Ireland.
Jonathan's Voice
Jonathan’s Voice aims to improve mental health throughout the IP professions.
