New Bermudian Trademark Laws Are Here!

The eagerly awaited new Bermudian trademark laws enter into force today, August 1, 2025. 

Caribbean IP is excited for this new chapter in Bermuda and has prepared internally to offer a seamless transition to our clients. The official fees have changed somewhat, in part to reflect the new possibility for multi-class filings. The fee to file a mark in one class is USD 269, and the fee for each additional class in a multi-class filing is USD 139, which effectively results in lower filing fees for mark holders registering in more than one class. 

To remind practitioners, the new law also brings welcome updates such as provision for priority-based filings, filing of certification and collective marks plus non-traditional marks such as colors and sounds, removal of the A/B-split registration system with different rights conferred under each part, and 10-year registration terms (currently 14 years).

Importantly, owners with pending applications that have not yet been published may apply to request their applications be processed according to the new laws, which among other things would provide the applicant with a 10-year registration term instead of an initial seven-year term. This request must be made within six months of August 1.

If you’d like more information on the new laws, or want to discuss how this affects your portfolio or possible conversion of an application, please get in touch via office@caribbean-ip.com.