Organisation: Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys

In our latest round-up, we look at Pinduoduo removing counterfeit sellers from its subsidy programme, Kiklis Law Firm launching in Alexandria, and more.

06 September 2024

A potential new government may bring closer ties with the European Union and be more open to lobbying, say trademark professionals.

12 June 2024

Promoting work-life balance, ensuring attorneys develop effective advocacy skills, and continuing work on address for service and rights of representation are all key priorities for the new Chartered Institute of Trademark Attorneys president, Kelly Saliger. 

09 May 2024

The UKIPO says that it has “significantly increased” its address for service (AFS) checks, in a document shared with CITMA members. 

07 May 2024

In this week’s opinion column, CITMA vice president Kelly Saliger draws on the history of the Smiley Company to demonstrate how simple case studies can help to raise IP awareness.

02 March 2024

CITMA president Rachel Wilkinson-Duffy takes aim at what she considers the UK system’s biggest flaw, in this week’s Saturday opinion column.

17 June 2023

The UK Chartered Institute of Trademark Attorneys calls for tighter rules of representation to address the damages being wrought by unregulated trademark agents.

07 June 2023

The UK Intellectual Property Office has launched a public consultation with regard to a proposed change to its address for service rules, to be implemented once the Brexit transition period ends.

28 July 2020

Major UK political parties are sharing their policy platforms in the hopes of attracting the British electorate’s vote. However, when asked by WTR about their stance on various brand protection issues, most parties are silent.

21 November 2019

The UK Intellectual Property Office has shed new light on its Brexit preparations, which has led to a renewed call for the position of UK trademark attorneys in the event of a no-deal Brexit to be addressed “as a matter of urgency”.

05 September 2019