Belize
Independent Country
British Commonwealth English Common Law Jurisdiction
The Trade Marks Act of 2000 as amended provides for local trademark registration with effect from date of application. There is no provision for extension of registration of UK trademarks as provided in several other Commonwealth Caribbean jurisdictions. Trade and service marks can be registered under the Nice Classification system. International priority is available.
Current UK-based registrations and local registrations continue for their unexpired terms, while new registrations are for a term of 10 years from the date of application, with like terms of 10 years for each renewal. Late renewal may be applied for within a grace period of six months following expiration.
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 a court action for cancellation, although good cause may excuse the non-use.
Further information is available in an
article published by this firm in the November 1, 2002 issue of the INTA Bulletin.
The Form of Authorization needs to be signed in two different places, with no additional formality. Please note that the registry requires that the form must printed onto A4 size paper (
8 1/4" x 11 5/8" with a 1.15" left margin). Legal size paper can be cut to fit.
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Form of Authorization for Belize
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