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Own your career development
Knowing which path to take in your career can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. We’ve gathered the best tips and advice from three highly experienced CITMA Paralegals.
CITMA Paralegal Conference 2024 photo gallery
View a selection of photos from our second Paralegal Conference in London.
CITMA Paralegal Conference 2024: key talking points
More than 150 paralegals, speakers and exhibitors packed into BMA House in London for a day of learning and building new connections.
CITMA launches updated Paralegal Competency Framework
We have published an updated version of the CITMA Paralegal Competency Framework, which outlines the key skill sets of a CITMA Paralegal.
CITMA Paralegal Conference: why join us again in 2024?
Our award-nominated 2023 CITMA Paralegal Conference was our biggest-ever event for Paralegal members – hear from attendees on what they enjoyed, and why they’re back in 2024.
CITMA Paralegal Course 2024 results
Congratulations to the 109 candidates who successfully passed the 2023/ 2024 CITMA Paralegal Course exam.
CITMA Paralegal Representative Review: 2023
With 2024 well underway, newly re-elected CITMA Paralegal Representative Kane Ridley looks back on a packed year.
“Use it or lose it”: filing declarations of use with the USPTO
What do best practices and considerations for trade mark maintenance in the US entail?
CITMA Paralegal CPD guidelines
CITMA Paralegal guidance and regulations
Guidance for CITMA Paralegals on completing CPD requirements
CITMA Paralegal CPD and in-house meetings
Guidance on claiming CPD for in-house meetings.
Record your CPD hours
Download our spreadsheet to record your CPD hours.
CITMA Paralegal Competency Framework
CITMA Paralegal Competency Framework
The CITMA Paralegal competency framework outlines the key skill sets of a CITMA Paralegal.
CITMA Paralegal events
Watch past CITMA Paralegal events
Update on Chinese trade mark filings
As the trade mark landscape in China continues to evolve, bring your knowledge up to speed at our latest CITMA Paralegal webinar on this area.
Everyday controls for staying on top of data protection
Sharing tips to ensure safe handling of client data and compliance with GDPR, this session honed a key skill for paralegals.
CITMA Paralegal Webinar - Brexit and the impact on trade marks
Our speakers analysed the key challenges and changes faced since 2021.
Renewals and maintenance
Edward Brightly of Stobbs IP highlighted the major African regional requirements for trade mark renewals, allowing you to approach different markets with ease.
Paralegal Seminar
Exclusively available to our Paralegal Seminar delegates. We uncovered how best to manage change at our annual CITMA Paralegal Seminar.
Oppositions and disputes
This webinar gave a commercial and strategic perspective on trade mark oppositions and their role within a client’s broader portfolio management.
Transactions and Recordals
In this Paralegal webinar we highlighted the significance of license recordals to your role as a paralegal and best practice for recording them at the UK IPO and WIPO.
How to make your soft skills work hard for you
Our panel of speakers set out some top tips to improve your organisation and people skills and help you fulfill your career ambitions as a CITMA Paralegal.
CITMA Paralegal Course
CITMA Paralegal Course
Our Paralegal Course is the official qualification for the trade mark paralegal profession.
CITMA Paralegal course: 2023/24 results
Congratulations to the 109 candidates who successfully passed the 2023/ 2024 CITMA Paralegal Course exam.
