About Our Firm
Intellectual Property Protection & Enforcement
Experienced across 28 Caribbean jurisdictions, we employ a modern and logical approach to protecting trademarks and patents, as well as take a forward-thinking view when it comes to enforcing your valuable rights in the region.
We Create Value for Our Clients.
Caribbean IP has worked exclusively in Caribbean-focused intellectual property matters since its founding, which means our clients benefit from our singular focus, knowledge, and experience across 28 jurisdictions. Since the firm’s early days, Katherine Hely has dedicated her practice to international IP matters, helping global brands, law firms, and portfolio managers secure and maintain the rights they need.
We offer an effective and easy one-point-of-contact approach to managing IP across the Caribbean region. We navigate the nuanced requirements and legal regulations impacting intellectual property assets so that our clients are able to secure the rights in their brand, as well as have a trusted partner in the region to enforce rights and pursue infringers.
Our global approach to portfolio management means we are reliable and responsive. We provide timely, up-to-date, and accurate status reports, and offer strategic advice with a forward-thinking view. You will always know where you stand with your valuable trademark and patent rights.
What People Are Saying
“Our firm has worked with Katherine, Patrick and their team at Caribbean IP for several years. The team has a wealth of experience throughout the Caribbean and Katherine’s expertise has been invaluable in protecting our client’s well-known brands throughout the region.
Katherine is highly regarded by our team and her expert advice is delivered thoughtfully in a timely and cost-effective manner. It is an absolute pleasure working with Katherine and the Caribbean IP team.”
— Tony Pluckrose, Boult Wade Tennant LLP
“Caribbean IP has been an excellent resource for A&F. Katherine understands our objectives and is truly a strategic partner—she is incredibly responsive, reliable and offers clear paths forward with efficiency in mind. Pricing is competitive and reasonable. And, last but not least, the firm is very friendly and pleasant to work with!”
— Lindsay Capps, Senior Legal Counsel (Intellectual Property), Abercrombie & Fitch
“Katherine and Patrick are critical to our clients’ day-to-day operations in the Caribbean and provide tremendous peace of mind that our matters will be expertly handled in whatever Caribbean jurisdiction issues arise. Their command of the entire Caribbean region is only matched by their personal attention and impressive bedside manner. This one-stop shop for the Caribbean is pragmatic and cost-conscious while being strategic and comprehensive. Above all, they take the time to get to know our clients and their businesses.”
— Joel R. Feldman, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Disclaimer: Clients may not obtain the same or similar results.
Awards & Recognitions
Caribbean IP is recognized for skillfully executed pan-regional and nuanced views on matters impacting today’s intellectual property rights. Top U.S. and European law firms and multinational companies have praised us for our local work and global working style. Further, IP professional organizations have recognized us for our practice in this discipline.
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Caribbean-wide
Firm – Band 1
Katherine Hely – Band 1
Patrick Hely – Band 2 -
Caribbean Trademark Firm of The Year –
IAM & WTR Global IP Awards – 2022, 2023Pan-Caribbean
Firm – Recommended
Katherine Hely – Highly Recommended
Patrick Hely – Highly RecommendedWTR Commentary:
“Caribbean IP is one of the best IP firms in the entire region.” With the ability to manage IP portfolios across 28 jurisdictions, it operates a comprehensive one-stop shop in the pan-Caribbean landscape. The firm combines experience, efficiency and a client-centred approach to consistently deliver exceptional value. Founder Katherine Van Deusen Hely is recognised for her strategic insight. Clients consider her an “exceptional strategist who can be relied on while navigating complex IP issues across the region”. Partner Patrick Hely complements her expertise with his litigation experience in opposition, cancellation and enforcement matters, leading the firm’s enforcement practice and contributing to prosecution and maintenance efforts. Together, they leverage strong relationships with top IP owners and law firms to offer clients a deep understanding of regional intricacies, responsive service and innovative solutions.
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Cross-Caribbean
Firm – Tier 1
Katherine Hely – Leading Partner
Patrick Hely – Leading Partner
Legal 500 commentary:
'A one-stop shop coordinating and providing expertise on the many jurisdictions throughout the region', the specialist firm Caribbean IP is based in West Palm Beach, Florida and assists an elite client base with trade mark and patent portfolio management across 28 Caribbean jurisdictions. Infringement and enforcement matters have in recent years become key pillars of the firm's offering too, and its pharmaceutical sector presence is a notable differentiator. Katherine Hely is especially focused on trade mark prosecution and portfolio management and is vastly experienced on both fronts. She oversees the group alongside Patrick Hely, who has a strong track record litigating cases involving trade secrets, copyrights, and trade marks.
Testimonials:
‘Providing a 'one stop shop' coordinating and providing expertise on the many jurisdictions throughout the region.’
‘Katherine Hely provides prompt, accurate, reliable, practical, commercial advice which can be quickly understood and acted upon.’