Celebrating 2024’s CITMA awards winners
The CITMA awards are our chance to celebrate the top trade mark students in the country. We are delighted to announce the 2024 winners.
The awards are presented annually to high-achieving students on the trade mark attorney qualification courses at Queen Mary University of London, Bournemouth University, Brunel University and Nottingham Law School.
The CITMA awards for the highest mark achieved by a Student member on:
Trade Mark Law and Practice Postgraduate Certificate at Queen Mary University of London:
Melissa Stabler, HGF Ltd
Postgraduate Certificate in IP at Bournemouth University:
Rohan Rajmangal, Fieldfisher
Professional Certificate in Trade Mark Practice course at Nottingham Law School:
Daniel Wheatley, Dehns
Intellectual Property Law Postgraduate Certificate at Brunel University:
Lauren Hutchinson, Cleveland Scott York
Intellectual Property Litigation Certificate course at Nottingham Law School (Hogarth Prize Winner):
Antony Yerasimou, Boult Wade Tennant
The Roy Scott Award for the highest mark achieved on the CITMA Paralegal Course, sponsored by Abion:
Henry Asquith, Appleyard Lees
What the winners had to say
Melissa Stabler
“I am really grateful to be receiving this award. I’ve known since University that I wanted to pursue a career in trade mark law, and this course has only confirmed that decision for me.
“It’s nice to know that my hard work has paid off. I’m thankful for the guidance and teaching I received from the lecturers and I definitely gained some valuable insights. I’m looking forward to applying everything I have learnt as I move forward in my career.”
Rohan Rajmangal
"This award has come as a surprise, but it means a lot to me. I would like to thank everyone that has supported me along the way."
Daniel Wheatley
“It’s great to be recognised with this award. The path to qualification has been challenging but fulfilling, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the course along the way.
“I’m grateful for the support I’ve received, not only from those at Dehns and the course tutors but also from my partner, who probably now knows more about designs than I do.
“I’m excited to begin the next chapter of my career as a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and look forward to contributing to the profession in the years to come.”
Lauren Hutchinson
“I am incredibly pleased to receive this award. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the course and expanding my knowledge of the law. It means a lot to me to receive this award, and I look forward to building on what I have learnt as I continue my training.
"A big thank you to my team at Cleveland Scott York for all their support and guidance along the way.”
Antony Yerasimou
“I am delighted to receive this award. I would like to thank the tutors at NTU, who are exceptional, as well as my fiancée and the wonderful team at Boult, who provided much needed support and encouragement during my studies.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course, and highly recommend it to all in the profession!”
Henry Asquith
“I am truly honoured to receive the Roy Scott Award.
“To have achieved the top marks in the CITMA Paralegal Course means a great deal to me, especially when I reflect back on the time and effort taken to achieve this. I aim to build on this prestigious accolade and very much look forward to whatever the future may hold.
“I would like to thank my fantastic colleagues at Appleyard Lees for their continued, unwavering support.”