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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 +
Cayman Trade Mark Spotlight: Foster’s
HSM IP is a specialist intellectual property law practice based in the Cayman Islands and protects creative works (trade marks, patents, copyright, designs and domain names) throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Kate Cleary, Intellectual Property Manager at HSM IP, Read more +
HSM IP Presents INTA Unreal Campaign to 200 Students at John Gray High School
HSM IP was pleased to present the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Unreal Campaign to over 200 students at John Gray High School (JGHS) on 24 September 2025. HSM IP’s Mrinali Menon (Senior IP Manager) and Shirly Ramirez (IP Administrative Assistant) 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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