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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 +
Key Updates to IP Legislation in the Bahamas
On 25 February 2025 the Bahamas Intellectual Property Office (BahaIPO) officially announced significant updates to its IP laws, including changes to the legislation governing copyrights, patents, and trade marks.
The following Laws have been introduced:
- The Trade Marks Act 2024: Repealing the Trade Marks Act (Ch. 322) and Trade Marks Act, 2015 (No. 39 of 2015)
- The Patents Act 2024: Repealing the Industrial Property Act (Ch. 324) and Patents Act, 2015 (No. 40 of 2015)
- The Copyright Act 2024: Repealing the Copyright Act (Ch. 323)
These new laws became retroactively effective as of 1 February 2025. However, the related rules, regulations, and official fees are still pending final approval.
It has also come to our attention that the BahaIPO has currently paused processing new applications until these regulations are finalised. Applications are still being accepted and can be filed to preserve relevant dates. Once the regulations are passed, applications will proceed.
The BahaIPO is expected to send an announcement to all local IP practitioners concerning the relevant updates in the coming days. HSM IP continues to monitor the situation for any progress. If you need assistance navigating these changes in the Bahamas IP landscape, please do not hesitate to reach out.