The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) was founded in 1934 as the British professional body for
trade mark attorneys
A trademark attorney (U.S. spelling) or trade mark attorney or agent (UK spelling) is a person who is qualified to act in matters involving trademark law and practice and provide legal advice on trade mark and design matters.
In many countries, ...
.
It received a Royal Charter in 2016 which saw its name change from ITMA.
CITMA is a professional organisation supporting and promoting the trade mark attorney profession. It has legal responsibility for regulating the profession, which is delegated to the
Intellectual Property Regulation Board
The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) is a body regulating the patent attorney and trademark attorney professions in the United Kingdom (UK). It was set up by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and the Institute of Tr ...
(IPReg).
Officers (2022–2024)
The President of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys is Rachel Wilkinson-Duffy of Baker McKenzie.
Wilkinson-Duffy was elected to the position in April 2022.
The First Vice-President is Kelly Saliger of CMS and the Second Vice-President and Treasurer is Daniel Hardman-Smart of Stobbs.
See also
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British professional bodies
The following is a list of notable professional bodies in the United Kingdom. Many of these bodies also act as learned societies for the academic disciplines underlying their professions. The UK government has a list of professional association ...
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Intellectual property organization
Intellectual property organizations are organizations that are focused on copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property law concepts. This includes international intergovernmental organizations that foster governmental cooperati ...
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List of topics related to the United Kingdom
The following outline (list), outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the United Kingdom:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – sovereign country in Europe, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK ...
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UK Intellectual Property Office
The Intellectual Property Office of the United Kingdom (often referred to as the UK IPO) is, since 2 April 2007, the operating name of The Patent Office. It is the official government body responsible for intellectual property rights in the UK ...
References
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External links
CITMA Website
Organisations based in the City of Westminster
Trade Mark Attorneys
A trademark attorney (U.S. spelling) or trade mark attorney or agent (UK spelling) is a person who is qualified to act in matters involving trademark law and practice and provide legal advice on trade mark and design matters.
In many countries, ...
Trademark law organizations
United Kingdom patent law