Welcome to CITMA

Founded in 1934, chartered in 2016, The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) is a professional membership organisation with the power to shape law and practice - nationally and internationally. Find out more

What is a trade mark?  

Find out how a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney will help you to navigate intellectual property law.

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What is a trade mark?

Learn why trade marks are valuable business assets.

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Getting a trade mark

How can you get a trade mark - we take you through the process step-by-step.

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Find a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney

Use our directory to find intellectual property legal experts.

For the IP profession: 

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CITMA blog

Read fascinating and entertaining insight into intellectual property. 

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Genericide: The Kryptonite of a successful brand

How Marvel and DC lost their US trade marks for "superhero".

18th Dec 2024 | Blog
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TikTok: Can users buy genuine designer goods?

With fast fashion on its way out, second-hand fashion is making a comeback.

2nd Sep 2024 | Blog
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How athletes use IP to build their individual brands

Sports and branding seem to go hand-in-hand with each other.

1st Aug 2024 | Blog
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Going for gold: Protecting the Olympics’ IP

The countdown to the Paris Olympics is on – and we’re setting out the IP protection at the heart of it.

23rd Jul 2024 | Blog
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Upcoming events

Earn CPD and network with the IP profession at our events.

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CITMA Webinar - Navigating China's trade mark law reforms

22nd Jan 2025 | Webinar
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IP Inclusive - Getting off to a good start

23rd Jan 2025 | IP Inclusive
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IP Inclusive - How to attract and retain talent in a Gen Z world

30th Jan 2025 | IP Inclusive
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CITMA Paralegal Webinar - Harnessing AI: A guide for Paralegals

4th Feb 2025 | Paralegal event
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Case comments

 Read analysis from recent trade mark cases. 

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Hard times for easy family

Milena Velikova sees the potential for future push-back in this case which considers infringement of the 'Easy' trade marks. [2024] EWHC 2323 (Ch), easyGroup Ltd v Easyfundraising Ltd and others, High Court.

6th Jan 2025 | Case comment
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Beware the tempting trap

The Judge homed in on confusion, as Antony Yerasimou reports. [2024] EWHC 2311 (Ch), Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese of Cyprus named Halloumi v Fontana Food AB, High Court.

6th Jan 2025 | Case comment
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First name failure

Conceptual comparison remains a point of contention, suggests Abigail Wise. R 2553/2023-5, Universal Brand Group Pty Ltd v Elon Group AB, EUIPO.

6th Jan 2025 | Case comment
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A thorny issue

Thalia Stowell picks out the key learnings from a battle of roses and reputation. R 1839/2023-5, L’Oréal v Guangzhou Ya Ti Ao Jia Cosmetics Co Ltd, EUIPO.

6th Jan 2025 | Case comment
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News

Read the latest news and features. 

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IP Inclusive seeks feedback with launch of new career survey

The Women in IP committee of IP Inclusive is inviting professionals to share an insight into their career journeys in intellectual property (IP).

15th Jan 2025 | News
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EUIPO takes action to protect against fraudulent requests

The EUIPO has reassured users that immediate action was taken after detecting a series of irregular ‘Change of Representative’ requests.

15th Jan 2025 | News
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What's happening in 2025

We're looking forward to a packed schedule full of CITMA events this year. Find out more about our 2025 events programme.

9th Jan 2025 | News
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CITMA President recognised for her influence in IP

Kelly Saliger, CITMA President, has been named one of the 50 most influential people in intellectual property (IP), by news publication, Managing IP.

19th Dec 2024 | News
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