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HSM IP Named Caribbean Firm of the Year 2026 by Managing IP
HSM IP has been named Caribbean Firm of the Year at the Managing IP Awards 2026 Americas. This marks two years in a row that our firm has achieved this prestigious recognition, reflecting the strength of our intellectual property practice Read more +
HSM IP Contributes Cayman Trade Mark Chapter in ICLG 2026
HSM IP is pleased to have contributed once again to the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to Trade Marks. Click here to read our Cayman Islands chapter in the 15th edition of the guide, authored by Huw Moses, Mrinali Menon Read more +
From Goods to Goods AND Service Marks: Bahamas Expands Trade Mark Protection
Good news for brand owners seeking to protect their service marks in Bahamas, as the Registrar General’s Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun to allow applications to register marks for services. In 2025, the Bahamas Government took Read more +
WTR 1000 Recognises HSM IP, Huw Moses and Kate Cleary in 2026 Guide
World Trademark Review (WTR) has recognised HSM IP, and two individuals Huw Moses and Kate Cleary, in their latest guide: WTR 1000 2026 (Pan-Caribbean). This is the ninth year in a row that HSM IP has been recommended by WTR Read more +
Chambers and Partners Recommends HSM IP
Our firm is thrilled to have made our debut on Chambers and Partners in their new Global (Caribbean-Wide) Intellectual Property 2020 Guide.
HSM IP is listed in their top tier, band 1 ranking. This recognition highlights our ability to successfully handle Intellectual Property (IP) registrations, filings and infringement matters across the Caribbean.
Citing the Chambers website, they refer to HSM IP as a firm that is a “compact, IP-focused practice advising on regional portfolio management from its base in the Cayman Islands. Primarily assists with trade mark filings, prosecutions and renewals. Also regularly advises on region-wide brand protection strategies, and is highly experienced at overseeing revocation and opposition proceedings. Especially notable for its experience concerning contentious trade mark issues arising in Cuba.”
According to commentators, the team’s key personnel are “extremely responsive” and “very knowledgeable”. One interviewee described HSM IP as “a go-to resource: they provide quick, clear advice, and I consider them the first port of call if I have questions about IP in the English-speaking Caribbean.”
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