Independent Country

British Commonwealth English Common Law Jurisdiction

Trade Marks Act as amended by Industrial Property Act provides for local trademark applications with effect from date of registration. There is no provision for extension of registration of U.K. trade marks as provided in many other Commonwealth Caribbean jurisdictions, but international priority (Paris Convention) is available, and a U.K. registration certificate may serve as evidence of registrability in the discretion of the Registry.

Service marks are not registrable. No local use or intent to use is necessary prior to application but failure to use the trademark within a period of five years following registration may subject the mark to an action by an interested party for cancellation of the trademark by the Court. Registration term is 14 years and is renewable for like periods.

Appointment of Agent requires no witnesses, no notarization and no legalization. 
A separate form is needed for each class.

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