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British Commonwealth English Common Law Jurisdiction

The Trade Marks Act 2001 provides for local trademark registrations with effect from the date of application. There is no provision for extension of registration of UK trademarks as provided in several other Commonwealth Caribbean jurisdictions, but international priority is available.

Trade and service marks can be registered under the Nice Classification system. No local use or intent to use is necessary prior to application but failure to use a mark within a period of five years following registration may subject the mark to an action for cancellation of the mark by the Court. The registration term is 10 years and is renewable for like periods of 10 years.
 

The Form of Authorisation needs to be signed in two different places. No notarization or other formality is necessary.

Click here to download Form of Authorisation for Barbados