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CITMA shortlisted for sustainability award

We have been shortlisted for the MemCom Best Sustainability Initiative Award, recognising our comprehensive approach to sustainability leadership across the IP legal profession.

25th Jul 2025 | News
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UK signs new international treaty to support designers

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has signed a new international design law treaty, taking steps towards simplifying global design protection for UK businesses and creators.

25th Jul 2025 | News
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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.

17th Jul 2025 | News
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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.

16th Jul 2025 | Feature
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Jonathan’s Voice launches new mental health video resource

Mental health charity, Jonathan’s Voice has unveiled a new self-help video resource to support mental wellbeing in the IP profession.

11th Jul 2025 | News
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CITMA Summer Reception 2025: Photo gallery

Explore the full gallery of photos from our Summer Reception 2025.

3rd Jul 2025 | News
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The Sheila Lesley Award is back: Nominate a CITMA star today

We are now taking submissions for this year’s Sheila Lesley Volunteer of the Year Award.

2nd Jul 2025 | News
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UK IPO issues new guidance on broad specifications following SkyKick v Sky judgment

The UK Intellectual Property Office has published a new Practice Amendment Notice (PAN), introducing changes to trade mark examination practices following the Supreme Court's judgment in SkyKick v Sky.

27th Jun 2025 | News
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