Benefits

10 good reasons to join ITMA

1.  The Institute publishes a magazine (the ITMA Review), exclusively to members. The magazine includes articles on current legal cases, news of members and activities of the Institute. Click here to view an earlier edition to see how good it is! 

2.  Join a worldwide network of professionals. With approximately 1500 members from across the world, you will have access to the membership list and an opportunity to network and build reputable contacts. Networking is important in a global marketplace and members are able to help their clients gain protection in other countries through their excellent contacts.

3.  Get discounted rates for ITMA conferences and seminars. With numerous major conferences and seminars held each year, including our prestigious Spring Conference, which is always held in London - one of the world's most important business, financial, and cultural centres. ITMA members save in excess of £100 on registration fees alone. There is also a programme of evening meetings to which members have free entry.

4.  Gain entry to the exclusive Members Area of the ITMA website. The recently updated website has a unique ‘members only’ area listing contacts throughout the world.  It also features a students’ section and an extensive library with recent publications, presentations and consultations related to Trade Marks and Designs.

5.  Students have a period of free access to an IP Case law database. ITMA has negotiated a deal with Darts-IP covering trade mark cases not only in the UK but also in the ECJ and CFI. 

6.  Help lobby national and international bodies to ensure trade mark legislation meets requirements. With members from private practice and industry, ITMA is well placed to voice opinions to the UK Government, the UK Registry (IPO), the European Registry (OHIM) and WIPO.

7.  Join an organisation with good internal networking within the UK. ITMA has regular meetings with IPO officials and works closely with CIPA and its new regulatory body IPReg. Partnerships have been fostered with HMRC, the British Library and other IP organisations through membership of IPAN - the Intellectual Property Awareness Network.

8.  Join an organisation that already has links with other international bodies. Each year Officers of ITMA meet with representatives of European trade mark bodies to discuss matters of mutual interest and ensure that UK is at the forefront of discussions and developments.

9.  Have free membership to the IP Benefits Plus scheme via the internet. ITMA has negotiated a scheme that offers members reduced rates on a range of goods and services covering, lifestyle, insurance, business and finance.

10.  Have exclusive access to a news feed covering IP matters. News from newspapers and magazines is fed live into the members’ area of the website ensuring members are abreast of breaking news on trade mark and design issues.

For information and application forms for membership, click here.