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Celebrating 2025’s CITMA awards winners

The CITMA awards are our chance to celebrate the top trade mark students in the country. We are delighted to announce the 2025 winners.

8th Dec 2025 | News
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The vision and drive behind this year’s Sheila Lesley winner

At this year’s Christmas Lunch, we proudly announced Azhar Sadique as the winner of the Sheila Lesley Volunteer of the Year Award.

8th Dec 2025 | Feature
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London Christmas Lunch 2025: photo gallery

Our London Christmas Lunch brought together more than 600 professionals from the IP community - see our selection of photos from the day.

8th Dec 2025 | News
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EUIPO launches new AI-powered screening tool

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has launched a new AI-based tool to highlight potential issues with trade marks before applicants file them.

20th Nov 2025 | News
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100 years of WIPO’s international design system

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) recently celebrated 100 years of its international design registration system, marking a century of supporting designers and fostering global innovation.

18th Nov 2025 | News
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Life in the Law 2025: It’s time to rethink how we work

Mental health charity, LawCare recently published its Life in the Law 2025 report, calling for the profession to step up and take action on wellbeing.

13th Nov 2025 | Feature
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Lights, camera, trade marks: Showcasing your expertise in film & TV

We have launched a brand-new content-led campaign, showcasing the vital role of trade marks in the film & TV industries.

5th Nov 2025 | News
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UK IPO announces first trade mark fee increase in nearly three decades

The Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has announced it will raise fees for UK trade marks and designs from April 2026, marking the first increase for trade marks since 1998.

5th Nov 2025 | News
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