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


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Law and practice snippets: August 2025

An update on recent practice points by our Law and Practice Committee, including a new international design law treaty, scam emails and use of AI.

12th Aug 2025 | News
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CITMA Mentoring receives further recognition

We are proud to share that CITMA Mentoring has been shortlisted for Best Learning / Professional Development Programme at the Association Excellence Awards 2025.

8th Aug 2025 | News
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New CITMA Review editor appointed

We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new editor for our award-winning member publication, CITMA Review.

4th Aug 2025 | News
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Save 30% on handbooks in Sweet & Maxwell summer sale

Members can secure significant savings on our authoritative trade mark and design handbooks until 12th September 2025.

4th Aug 2025 | News
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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.

29th Jul 2025 | Feature
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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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