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The latest news from CITMA and around the world of intellectual property.


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Breaking down barriers with new EDI Starter Pack

IP Inclusive has launched a new set of resources focused on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to support new recruits to the IP profession.

5th Dec 2024 | News
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IPReg provides greater clarity on continuing competence

Following a review led by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg), further guidance has been published to support attorneys with the new continuing competence requirements.

28th Nov 2024 | News
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30 years of the UK Trade Marks Act: Taking stock and looking forward

The three decades since the passing of the UK Trade Marks Act 1994 have witnessed unprecedented change in legal, social, economic, technological and geo-political terms.

26th Nov 2024 | Feature
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Record number of fake goods seized in EU

EU law enforcement authorities detained more than €3.4 billion of counterfeit goods last year – an increase of 77%.

22nd Nov 2024 | News
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Annual IP crime survey reveals top investigated areas

A survey conducted by the Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has found that investigations into crime related to vaping products has “increased significantly”.

13th Nov 2024 | News
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UK Supreme Court delivers landmark judgment in SkyKick v Sky

The Supreme Court has delivered its eagerly awaited judgment in the long-running trade mark dispute between SkyKick and Sky.

13th Nov 2024 | News
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The impact of CITMA Mentoring one year on

To celebrate National Mentoring Day, two members share how CITMA Mentoring helped them develop in their careers, following its launch a year ago.

28th Oct 2024 | Feature
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CITMA Benevolent Fund appoints three new trustees

We have welcomed three new trustees to the board for our Benevolent Fund, a charity which supports our members and their families in times of financial hardship.

24th Oct 2024 | Feature
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