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.
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.
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.
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Features
Read insight written with you and all our student members in mind.
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.
To give and to get
Amelia Skelding has gathered first-hand reflections that demonstrate how mentoring makes a difference.
The first move
April Parker shares her personal advice on acing an application for a training contract.
Brands, brains and anxiety: Living, working and thriving with Generalised Anxiety Disorder in the world of IP
CITMA Paralegal, Kay Szawlis tells us about her journey living with Generalised Anxiety Disorder and how firms can help support employees experiencing similar difficulties.
How to beat burnout
Charlotte Wilding suggests some strategies to avoid exhaustion.
Show of support
Meet the newest CITMA Benevolent Fund trustees.
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.
Policy and practice updates from the UK IPO
Discover the latest policy and practice updates direct from the UK IPO, with particular focus on the new Practice Amendment Notice recently issued.
Risk, relevance and resources: mastering trade mark searches
Searching and clearance aren’t just legal formalities, they are opportunities for paralegals to make a real impact. Learn how to assess risk and support smarter decisions.
Future-proof your EU design strategy
EU design law is undergoing its most significant reform in decades - are your filing strategies prepared?
Beyond expiry: extending the life of design rights
Understand the different IP rights that can protect 2D and 3D designs, including their limitations.
CITMA Review features:
In trade mark law, it's not easy being green
A recent decision highlights challenges in registering colour.
China updates guidance on trade mark non-use cancellations
International brand owners in China need to be aware of new measures to address the abuse of non-use cancellation actions.
It's no time to unravel
A community spirit matters now more than ever, writes Andrea Brewster.
Recognise and counterbalance emotional labour
Nicola Neath summarises her recent webinar for Jonathan’s Voice on the topic of emotional labour and its consequences.
Case comments
Threaten at your peril!
This judgment identified a crystal-clear motive, says Carl Steele. [2025] EWHC 1239 (Ch), Bargain Busting Ltd v Shenzhen SKE Technology Co Ltd & Ors, High Court.
Unpicking the label
Designers forfeit certain rights when assigning patronymic trade marks, but new owners should not push the boundaries too far, says Shaun Anderson. C-168/24 – Opinion, PMJC SAS v [W] [X], [M] [X], [X] Créative SAS.
Legacy agreements in the internet age
Territorial rights remain enforceable online, says Sobia Ramzan. [2025] EWCA Civ 343, Merck KGaA v Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC & Anor, Court of Appeal.
Game on
Ultimately, there was no likelihood of confusion, writes Milena Velikova. T-242/24, Versiontech, Inc v EUIPO – Verizon Trademark Services LLC, General Court.