The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) was founded in 1934 as the British professional body for trade mark attorneys.
It received a Royal Charter in 2016 which saw its name change from ITMA.[1] 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 (IPReg).
The President of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys is Rachel Wilkinson-Duffy of Baker McKenzie.[2] 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.