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.
What is a trade mark?
Learn why trade marks are valuable business assets.
Getting a trade mark
How can you get a trade mark - we take you through the process step-by-step.
Find a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
Use our directory to find intellectual property legal experts.
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CITMA blog
Read fascinating and entertaining insight into intellectual property.
Adidas thought three was a magic number; they were in ‘four’ a shock
Thom Browne and Adidas: two global names in the fashion world who are rarely mentioned in the same conversations, unless you are in the world of IP.
How to achieve eggscellent Easter protection
What better way to get into the mood for overindulging in chocolate eggs and hot cross buns than to consider the many types of intellectual property (IP) and surrounding rights that underpin our Easter Eggstravaganza?
Can a country name be a trade mark?
To what extent can the name of a country, like Sweden, actually be a trade mark which can be registered and protected?
How to secure the IP of your food and drink brand
The food and drink sector is a thriving busy marketplace, to help new entrants to this vibrant space we have put together a start to finish guide on the stages of securing IP for a new product – what you can protect and how.
Upcoming events
Earn CPD and network with the IP profession at our events.
Case comments
Read analysis from recent trade mark cases.
Vidiem grinds out a victory
Decision shows the defining role of strong evidence in proving bad faith, says Steven Jennings. O/0052/25, Maya Appliances Pvt Ltd v Prapaharan Sivaratnam, UK IPO.
Chicken shop fate
Roshani Muniweera digests the latest episode in a continuing clash. [2025] EWCA Civ 186, Morley’s (Fast Foods) Ltd v Nanthakumar and others, Court of Appeal.
Granini has last laugh
Lauren Fisher deals us in on the joker jostling. B 3 202 021, Granini France v Euro Games Technology Ltd, EUIPO.
Line of confusion
Susannah Slevin suggests questions surround the registration of basic shapes. T-195/24, VistaJet Ltd v EUIPO, General Court.
News
Read the latest news and features.
CITMA Paralegal Course 2025 results
Congratulations to the 95 candidates who successfully passed the 2024/2025 CITMA Paralegal Course exam.
CITMA's got rhythm: We've created our very own anthem
This year’s Spring Conference delegates created something a little different. Alongside the serious business of dissecting AI's impact on IP law, we did something rather unexpected – we created a song.
Law and practice snippets: June 2025
An update on recent practice points by our Law and Practice Committee, including new guidance following the SkyKick decision, mediation services and examination of EU designs.
Tribute to John Caisley (1941 - 2025)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of long-standing member, John Caisley. John passed away after a short illness at the age of 83. Paul Gyseman, Don Pennant and Claire Hutchinson have written tributes to John.