British Overseas Territory

British Commonwealth English Common Law Jurisdiction

The Trademarks Act 2002 provides for local trademark applications with registration dating from receipt of application. The Registration of UK Trade Marks Act provides for applications to extend rights under a UK registration to Anguilla with effect from the date of registration in UK, but an action in Anguilla for infringement of a UK-based registration can only complain of infringement occurring after the date of registration in Anguilla. 

Trade and service marks can be registered in Anguilla under the Nice Classification system. No prior use is necessary but non-use for five years following registration will subject the mark to an action for cancellation. International priority is available. The registration term on local registrations is 10 years and renewable for like periods; the term of trademarks registered as UK extensions is coterminous with the underlying UK registration.

Further information is available in an article published by this firm in the December 1, 2002 issue of the INTA Bulletin.

The Power of Attorney form needs to be signed under item V and then notarized, with no additional formality. Under item V, please also enter the name of the person who signs the form.

Click here to download Power of Attorney form for Anguilla