Insights & News
Find information and updates on new rulings, regulations, and measures impacting trademark and patent rights across the Caribbean region.
Fast Approaching Deadline in Bermuda to Convert to New Trademark Track
Bermuda has introduced significant changes to its trademark legislation, creating new opportunities for trademark owners and modernizing the registration process. Trademark owners with pending applications that have not yet been published may apply to request their applications be processed according to the new laws.
New Trademark Laws in The Bahamas: What Applicants Need to Know About Supplemental Fees and Filing Requirements
New trademark laws have landed in The Bahamas. As of May 21, 2025, sweeping changes to the country’s intellectual property framework are now in force, introducing updated procedures, modernized protections, and—most notably for brand owners—significant trademark fee increases.
Caribbean IP Ranks Top Tier with Legal 500
We have once again been ranked in Legal 500’s top tier for cross-Caribbean intellectual property services, making it three consecutive year’s top-ranked in this category since its inception in 2023.
Caribbean IP Team Members Shaping International IP Policy and Practice
We are pleased to share that four members of our team have been appointed to INTA Committees for the 2026-2027 Committee Term.
Secondary IP Legislation for Bahamas Released
Much-needed implementing regulations for 2024 Act have dropped.
Katherine and Patrick Hely are Global Leaders!
Katherine and Patrick make it onto exclusive trademark practitioners ranking.
New Bermudian Trademark Laws Expected to Take Effect July 2025
Much-needed overhaul of 50-year-old legislation will finally land July 1, 2025
Caribbean IP Leads the Way in Pan-Caribbean IP Legal Services
The firm tops the rankings tables with both Chambers & Partners and World Trademark Review.
Update Regarding New Trademark Laws in The Bahamas and Bermuda
No accompany regulations for new trademark legislation in The Bahamas while implementation of new trademark laws in Bermuda pushed back again.
The Bahamas’ New IP Laws Become Effective Without Notice
Important call to action regarding service marks in The Bahamas.
Happy 10-Year Anniversary to Caribbean IP!
We complete our first decade providing pan-Caribbean intellectual property legal services.
Patrick Hely Delivers an Ambulance to Ukraine!
Caribbean IP and Brand Action join forces once again.
Important Update Regarding Trademarks in Bermuda
Amended implementation date for new trademarks law.
Trademarks Modernization in Bermuda and The Bahamas
Significant changes afoot as to how trademarks are handled in both Bermuda and The Bahamas.
Caribbean IP welcomes Eileen Dunlap!
A fantastic addition to our award-winning team as Caribbean IP continues to grow.
Brand Action at INTA Atlanta 2024
IP Community comes out in force to support this inspiring charitable movement.
Katherine and Patrick Hely are Global Leaders!
On the eve of our 10-year anniversary, accolades from the leading legal publications continue to flow.
Haiti IP Office Reopens (And Now Under New Management)
The Haitian Ministry responsible for the management of the country's industrial property rights resumed IP services as of June 4, 2024.
New Trademark Rules in Jamaica
The Jamaican Trade Marks Act came into force on June 30, 2021, making way for the country’s participation in the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Marks…