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HSM IP Ltd. Managing Partner Recognized as WTR Global Leader for the Caribbean
We are delighted to announce that Huw St. J Moses, Managing Partner of HSM IP Ltd., has been named among the WTR Global Leaders 2026 – Private Practice for the Caribbean. The WTR Global Leaders guide, published by World Trademark Read more +
HSM IP Presents INTA Unreal Campaign at Cayman International School
HSM IP was pleased to present the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Unreal Campaign to over 50 students at Cayman International School (CIS) on 15 May 2026. HSM IP’s Mrinali Menon (Senior IP Manager) and Shirly Ramirez (IP Fees and Agent Read more +
HSM IP Attending INTA 2026 Annual Meeting in London
Our HSM IP team has landed in London and is gearing up to attend the International Trade Mark Association’s (INTA) Annual General Meeting from 2-6 May 2026. Meet Huw St.J. Moses OBE (Managing Partner), Mrinali Menon (Senior IP Manager), Shirly Read more +
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 +
Empowering Creativity: How Cayman Island’s New IP Rules Will Support Domestic Entrepreneurs!
Good news for Caymanian brand owners! On 20 August 2024, the Cayman Islands Government announced its decision to amend the Trade Marks Act, 2016, and the Trade Mark Regulations, 2017, with the aim of making it more convenient and accessible for domestic entrepreneurs and creative individuals to protect their intellectual property.
This initiative is a positive step toward creating a more supportive regulatory environment, particularly for Micro[1] and Small Business[2] (MSB) owners. By making the process more affordable and user-friendly, the amendments are expected to encourage greater investment in and protection of invaluable intellectual property assets. The highlights being:
- Registration of IP without a registered agent: The existing act mandates all individuals and enterprises to seek assistance from an agent registered with the Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office (CIIPO) to make any official submissions. The upcoming amendment will no longer require that they appoint a registered agent to file IP documents at the CIIPO. However, they can still choose to use an agent such as HSM IP to alleviate the administration burden and guide them through the process.
Waiver of Official Fees:
- Annual Fee: Under the current laws, all registered trade mark holders are required to pay an annual fee of CI$200 to maintain their trade mark rights and ensure they remain in good standing. It is anticipated more fees will be waived for Micro & Small Businesses.
As a prominent advocate and supporter of local enterprise, Huw Moses, Managing Partner of HSM IP, welcomes this proposal by Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks MP for making intellectual property more convenient and accessible to all.
Huw is an appointed member of the Intellectual Property Working Group (IPWG), which assists the Cayman Islands Government with intellectual property guidance. HSM IP will be actively monitoring this legislative change and will be updating our clients accordingly.
[1] ‘Micro businesses’ are those that, among other conditions, employ up to four employees (excluding the owner), and have an annual gross revenue not exceeding CI$250,000 in the preceding fiscal year.
[2] Small businesses are those that, among other conditions, employ up to 12 employees (excluding the owner), and have an annual gross revenue not exceeding CI$750,000 in the preceding fiscal year.