Insights & News
Find information and updates on new rulings, regulations, and measures impacting trademark and patent rights across the Caribbean region.
Suriname Moves Towards Service Mark Protection
Suriname is set to introduce protection for service marks following the National Assembly’s approval in July of amendments to the country’s existing trademark legislation. The amendments represent an important step in the modernization of Suriname’s intellectual property framework, which is based on legislation dating back to 1912.
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.