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HSM IP Contributes Cayman Trade Mark Chapter in ICLG 2024
HSM IP has once again contributed to the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to Trade Marks. Click here to read our Cayman Islands 2023 Trade Mark chapter by Huw Moses, Mrinali Menon and Kate Cleary. This guide is now in Read more +
IP Reform Enactment Imminent for Bermuda
As reported by HSM IP, Intellectual Property (IP) reform is in the pipeline in Bermuda, with the Government of Bermuda’s Registry General sharing recently that the enactment of its updated Trade Marks Law is anticipated later in 2024. The Registry Read more +
WTR 1000 Recognises HSM IP and Huw Moses in 2024 Guide
World Trade Mark Review (WTR) has recognised HSM IP and Huw Moses in their latest guide: WTR 1000 2024 (Pan-Caribbean). This is the seventh year in a row that HSM IP has been recommended by WTR 1000. HSM IP is Read more +
HSM IP Presents INTA Unreal Campaign to CIFEC Students
HSM IP was pleased to present the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Unreal Campaign to over 25 students at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) on 8 December 2023. HSM IP’s Mrinali Menon (Senior IP Manager) and Shirly Ramirez (IP Read more +
The Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office (CIIPO) Continues at an Active Pace
Since the implementation of the Cayman Islands Trade Marks Law 2016 on 1 August 2017, more than 1,000 trade mark applications have been filed under the new regime. Impressively, the Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office (CIIPO) has already approved or registered around 75% of the applications for registration.
According to the CIIPO website, there are currently 29 Patent and Trade Mark Agents licensed to do business before CIIPO. HSM IP Ltd. continues to lead the way in this specialist field, having filed over 40% of the new trade mark applications filed since the implementation of the new law.
Unlike applications filed under the repealed law, applications filed under the current law are examined on absolute and relative grounds and published for opposition purposes. Third parties have 60 days from the date of the publication of the application to oppose. There are no intent-to-use requirements, and, notably, there are no procedures for the revocation of a trade mark registration on grounds of non-use. However, annual fees continue to be payable on all trade marks and the payment of these fees is necessary in order to keep registered rights in good standing.
Trade marks registered under the repealed law remain in force and are treated in the same manner as national trade mark registrations at renewal under the current law. Marks registered under the repealed law continue to fall due on the previously assigned renewal date. No evidence of renewal of the corresponding UK or EU registration is required. CIIPO reviewed and published almost a 1,000 renewal applications during the period 1 August 2017 to 31 October 2019 with HSM IP Ltd. having filed over half of these renewals.
HSM IP Ltd. has a full complement of attorneys, paralegals and specialist staff ready to assist you with your trade mark and intellectual property requirements in the Cayman Islands as well as in other Caribbean and Latin American countries and beyond.