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Record-breaking surge in UK trade mark applications

Latest figures reveal that March 2026 saw a record-breaking increase in new UK trade mark applications filed at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO).

11th Jun 2026 | News
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UK IPO launches new guidance to help consumers spot fakes

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has launched new guidance to help consumers identify counterfeit goods when shopping for second-hand fashion online.

4th Jun 2026 | News
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Beyond qualification: navigating life as a newly qualified Trade Mark Attorney

You’ve studied hard and passed the exams; now it's time to embark on your career as a trade mark attorney. It’s a big transition and not always an easy one.

4th Jun 2026 | Feature
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INTA 2026 roundup - A global welcome to London

What a privilege it was to see the global IP community in our home city. The INTA Annual Meeting brought trade mark professionals from across the world to the Excel and into every corner of London.

28th May 2026 | Feature
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Monitoring, reporting and reducing emissions

What should we be measuring in 2026, and where should we start – we asked Crispin Sykes from Climate Action for Associations (CAFA) to help IP firms answer these questions.

28th May 2026 | Feature
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CITMA takes on this year’s London Legal Walk

We’re delighted to be taking part in the London Legal Walk this June to raise vital funds for the London Legal Support Trust.

18th May 2026 | News
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Meet your new Student Representative: Mark Dainty

We're delighted to welcome Mark Dainty of Edwin Coe as our new Student Representative. Mark succeeds April Parker, who held the post since April 2024.

5th May 2026 | Feature
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How to have a sustainable INTA annual meeting

INTA's 148th Annual Meeting has arrived in London - the first time the global trade mark community has gathered in the UK’s capital on such a scale.

2nd May 2026 | Feature
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