20-minute vodcasts
Filmed specially for you, our student vodcast series covers soft skills and wellbeing topics to help you now and in the future. We have sourced experts who in 20 minutes share their essential insight with you.
Navigating work-life balance
Join Trainee Trade Mark Attorney, April Parker and Solicitor & Trade Mark Attorney, Alicia Chantrey as they dive into early career challenges, the realities of juggling work and personal life, and practical strategies for managing workload, boundaries, and wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing
We know juggling your study with training on the job can be intensive. We asked Ann Charlton from legal wellbeing charity LawCare to give you some pointers on how to look out for the mental wellbeing of yourself and those around you.
Case law update: SkyKick v Sky
Welcome to the first episode in our new vodcast series where barrister, Becky Knott dives into various case law updates. To kick off the series, Becky will cover the recent SkyKick v Sky judgment, providing background on the case and some of the key take aways.
How to prepare for client meetings
Meetings with existing clients and to win new business will be an important part of your daily working life. Feel confident and learn what to say and how to follow-up with business development expert Bernard Savage from Size 10½ Boots.
Developing your career
How do you move on up in a career in IP? How quickly should you expect to progress? What should you be doing to help you achieve your goals? We asked IP recruiter Pete Fellows to answer these questions.
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Features
Read insight written with you and all our student members in mind.
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.
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.
Celebrating Black excellence in IP
Dive into the lived experiences of four Black IP professionals, as they reflect on the value in allyship, building resilience, and practical guidance for the next generation.
Don’t let SAD times spoil your day
Charlotte Wilding explains how to combat seasonal affective disorder.
Recognise and counterbalance emotional labour
Nicola Neath summarises her recent webinar for Jonathan’s Voice on the topic of emotional labour and its consequences.
Brains v bots
There are new threats from AI that IP professionals need to know about, says Alain Godement.
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.
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.
Webinar and lecture recordings
Our events will provide you with additional insight into key IP topics. We record our events so you can watch them on-demand.
Small steps, big impact: practical sustainability for IP practitioners
Adam Bastock shared actionable strategies that any IP practitioner can implement, alongside approaches that help firms create scalable, proportionate impact.
Navigating the early-year dip: prioritising your wellbeing in IP
Our speakers shared their honest reflections on managing pressure, sustaining energy, protecting boundaries, and adopting mindset shifts that work in real life.
Multilingual trade marks: Canadian and international perspectives
This session delivered a focused examination of Bill 96's requirements and their practical application in trade mark prosecution. We also explored other established multilingual jurisdictions, including Switzerland and the EU.
EU case law update
Discover practical insights to navigate the evolving EU IP landscape and advise your clients on cross-border IP matters with confidence.
CITMA Review features:
Protecting a brand abroad
As African markets evolve, the risk of trade mark squatting grows. Chinwe Ogban shares some practical solutions.
Letter from IP Inclusive: Summer of IP 2026
Helen Smith invites you to take part and improve access to careers in IP.
Consent to coexist
Cherry Shin explores how rights holders in key jurisdictions can legally permit other brands to register a trade mark resembling their own.
On your marks, get set…
2026 is a big year for sporting events, writes Leanne Gulliver, and the IP sector will be a major player.
Case comments
Family matters
Protecting your own must be a priority, finds Sam Barker. [2025] EWHC 3077 (IPEC), easyGroup Ltd v Jaybank Leisure Ltd.
A golden opportunity
Guidance on interpretation of figurative marks with written descriptions is welcome, writes Daniel Ramos. [2025] EWCA Civ 1341, Babek International Ltd v Iceland Foods Ltd.
The hunt for reputation
Rebecca Field reports on Puma’s appeal against a decision it said would affect its reputation. T-491/24, Puma SE v EUIPO, General Court.
Less can mean more
Brevity is a powerful tool in registering marks, finds Henry Schlaefli. [2025] EWCA Civ 1340, Thom Browne Inc & Anor v Adidas AG.