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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 +
Lexology Index Recommends Huw Moses in IP Trademarks 2025 Guide
Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) has featured Huw Moses as a notable Intellectual Property expert in their recently released 2025 Trademarks Guide. Lexology Index says: Clients praise Huw Moses’ “complete knowledge of trademark law, legal excellence and responsiveness” and further 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. UPDATE: HSM IP was notified on 10 September 2024 that this new trade mark legislation is due to come into effect on 1 January 2025. However, the legislation pertaining to patents is yet to be completed.
The Registry plans to update and disseminate Practice Notes to guide IP practitioners through the transition from current to new provisions.
Such guidance is likely to be welcomed by practitioners given that Bermuda’s current trade mark laws were originally enacted nearly 50 years ago, as well as the fact that the new provisions governing the validity terms of trade mark registrations is being adjusted to bring Bermuda in line with the UK and other major global jurisdictions: Bermuda’s trade mark registration and renewal periods are to be amended to cover 10-year terms, while the current registration period is seven years and renewal period 14 years.
While the new trade marks legislation received Royal Assent in late 2023, a date for the enactment is yet to be fixed, but is being eagerly anticipated by both brand owners and IP practitioners alike.
The Government’s objective in updating the legislation governing not just trade marks, but also patents, registered designs and copyrights, is to ally Bermuda’s IP legislation more closely with UK and global standards and best practices, allowing it to better compete for business.
With regard to Bermuda’s patent legislation, work is already underway to modernise the law and it will likely follow a similar course to that of the trade marks legislation.
The last update to Bermuda’s intellectual property laws occurred for the Copyrights and Designs Act, 2004. However, updates are still needed to enhance the regime, including the ability to voluntarily register copyright ownership.
HSM IP is monitoring developments and look forward to updating clients further in due course.
Click here to read HSM IP’s current Bermuda trade mark guide.