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The latest news from CITMA and around the world of intellectual property.
George Myrants
We are saddened to hear that George Myrants, a longstanding member of our profession, has passed away aged 97.
Law and practice snippets: February 2026
An update on recent practice points by our Law and Practice Committee, including changes to the Nice Classification, fee increases and a Supreme Court decision.
Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys can now apply for Pro Bono Recognition List
Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys can now submit their names to the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales for the first time.
AI procurement top tops: Trust & partnership assessment
Part A of this Top 5 series focuses on the foundational considerations that Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys and related IP professionals should evaluate when selecting and working with AI vendors.
AI procurement guidance for IP professionals
Our three-part top 5 tips series gives Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys and IP professionals a practical framework for safely adopting AI tools.
Do you hear all the voices in your team?
Incorporating diverse perspectives has been shown to lead to better decisions. IP Inclusive shares guidance on structuring meetings for maximum inclusion.
2026’s annual charity quiz champions
Our annual charity quiz saw ‘Without Due Cause’ AKA Beck Greener walk away victorious, with a score of 99 points.
IPReg appoints new Chief Executive Officer
The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) has appointed Jay Parmar as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an open recruitment process.