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British Commonwealth English Common Law Jurisdiction

The Trade Marks Act 1999 as amended provides for local trademark registration with effect from the date of application. There is no provision for extension of registration of UK trade marks as provided in several other Commonwealth Caribbean jurisdictions. 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 by the Registry or Court. The registration term is 10 years and is renewable for like periods of 10 years. 

The Appointment of Agent needs to be signed, with no additional formality, on the line under item 6; please also type in the name of the person signing.

Click here to download Appointment of Agent  form for Jamaica