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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 +
HSM IP Welcomes Senior Intellectual Property Manager
Mrinali Menon has joined HSM IP in the Cayman Islands as their new Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Manager. Overseeing a team of 10 IP specialists, Mrinali has over eight years of global legal experience, having worked in the United States (New York) and India.
She has a diverse background in handling contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, including trade mark prosecution, acquisition, licensing, technology transfer, data privacy and cybersecurity. Before joining HSM IP she has been involved in numerous lawsuits relating to infringement, media and entertainment disputes, cybersquatting and online counterfeiting.
Mrinali has a dual degree in law, including a Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M.) from Columbia Law School, New York, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (B.A. LL.B.) from Symbiosis Law School, India. She is also a part-time Instructor at Columbia University, New York where she covers IP and Technology Law.
Mrinali has been accepted into International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Brand Restrictions Committee for the 2024-2025 term. The Committee informs policymakers about the important role of trade marks in the economy and society, and the need for balanced regulations that address public health concerns while respecting private property rights.
“We are thrilled to have Mrinali join HSM IP,” commented HSM IP Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “Her international experience will be a great resource for our clients while her leadership and teaching background will support our internal team development.”
Mrinali Menon outside of HSM’s building on 68 Fort Street, George Town, Cayman Islands