Law & Practice Committee
Discusses the implications of changes to IP law and practice for members and the profession. Responds to consultations, working closely with important organisations including EUIPO, IPO and WIPO.
Members
Indicative time commitment:
Two hours per month - includes eight meetings per year
Working groups
Litigation
Obtaining ECJ rights for UK RTMAs. NLS Course Higher Rights amendment. Litigator Titles. Higher Rights listing on CITMA website. IPReg Certificates, IPEC & IPC Users' Committee meetings & organising marshalling scheme
Timeframe:
Marshalling scheme is annual, otherwise as required
Indicative time commitment:
One hour per month
Design & Copyright working group
Respond to D&C consultations. Provide comments on EU IPO's annual amendments to Guidelines on Design Practice.
John Coldham
Lead
Timeframe:
Year round
Indicative time commitment:
One hour per month
EUIPO liaison
Foster positive relationships with EUIPO, monitor its activities and provide input for its programme of annual meetings
Rachel Wilkinson-Duffy
Lead
Timeframe:
Year round
Indicative time commitment:
One hour per month
Domain Names
Monitor and engage with ICANN and other relevant institutions. Become the destination for CITMA members who have issues and questions with domain registration processes.
Timeframe:
Year round
Indicative time commitment:
One hour per month
UK organisations liaison & European Sisters
Maintain close & regular dialogue on trade mark with on other UK and EU IP organisations.
