11 April 2018
The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) has elected Tania Clark, partner in Withers & Rogers’ Trade Mark group, as its new President. Tania commenced her two-year term on 10 April 2018.
CITMA represents the interests of over 1600 trade mark and design professionals, and strives to bring recognition to the work they do.
As President, Tania will be responsible for the policy and direction of CITMA and for maintaining its relationship with UK legislators and international organisations, including the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO), European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO).
Tania said: “I am excited to take on this role at such an important time for our profession. Brexit will make changes and I am aiming to ensure that we are well placed to take advantage of the new opportunities it will bring.”
A Chartered Trade Mark attorney and also a qualified Barrister, Tania has headed the London Trade Mark team at Withers & Rogers for the last 12 years. She is also a member of the firm’s Contentious Practice and Design group.
The firm would like to congratulate Tania on her appointment.