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The Madrid Protocol: Ten pitfalls to be aware of
Essential but imperfect, we all know the Madrid System has its quirks - our ten key tips to navigating it will help you to keep your paralegal practice up to scratch.
CITMA Paralegal Representative Review: 2022
Paralegal representative Kane Ridley reflects on a packed year:
Brexit a year on: proactivity and planning
Continue to keep Brexit at the back of your mind and double check data – we share some of the top tips from our recent webinar.
CITMA Paralegal CPD scheme
Everything you need to know about why we have CPD for CITMA Paralegals and how to complete your eight hours’ CPD this year.
How to make a winning return to in-person networking
Networking in person is back – but some professionals may be unsure about returning to the fray. Here are some thoughts on how to put the people you network with at ease.
New trade mark formalities introductory course
An online and on demand course to give new trade mark formalities staff a grounding in IP has been launched.
Using soft skills to build your career as a CITMA Paralegal
How can you make soft skills work hard for you as a trade mark paralegal? We share tips on everything from communication and managing relationships with senior colleagues to networking and career progression.
Beyond Brexit: how is trade mark paralegal work affected?
One month on from the end of the Brexit transition – what are the key things CITMA Paralegals should know about what has changed? We asked the UK IPO to explain.
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
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.
How to make your soft skills work hard for you
Our panel of speakers set out some top tips to improve your organisation and people skills and help you fulfill your career ambitions as a CITMA Paralegal.
UK IPO Brexit panel
Senior officials from the UK IPO shared their insight into how your work as a CITMA Paralegal will be affected by Brexit.
CITMA Paralegal Course
CITMA Paralegal Course
Our Paralegal Course is the official qualification for the trade mark paralegal profession.
CITMA Paralegal Course 2019/20 results
We are delighted to announce the 78 candidates who have successfully passed the 2019/20 CITMA Paralegal Course following September’s exam.
