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The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Bahamas Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Bahamas Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Bahamas, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Bahamas and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to provide a notarized Power of Attorney?
The applicant is required to provide a Power of Attorney that has been notarized.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in the Bahamas after filing?
The application process involves three main steps: examination, publication, and registration. First, the application is reviewed to ensure it meets all necessary requirements. Then, the details are published for the public to see. Finally, if all conditions are met and any objections are resolved, the trademark is officially registered.
If I register my trademark in the Bahamas, will it be protected in other countries?
No, registering your trademark in the Bahamas only protects it within the Bahamas itself.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark?
You need to use the trademark commercially within 5 years from the application date, and this use must occur in the Bahamas.
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
To register a trademark, you must either intend to use it or already be using it.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period begins on the date the Gazette is published and lasts for one month.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Anyone who has a legitimate interest, feels wronged, or owns a previously registered trademark can challenge your trademark application.
Does registering a trademark in the Bahamas grant me any legal rights?
The only way to gain rights to a trademark is through registration.
What rights does a registered trademark provide to its owner?
Yes. Having a registered trademark gives the owner these rights:
- The exclusive right to use the trademark
- The ability to challenge later applications that conflict with the trademark
- The ability to request the cancellation of later registrations that conflict with the trademark
- The right to take legal action against others who infringe on the trademark
- The right to seek compensation from those who infringe on the trademark
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
The typical time it takes to get a trademark registered is about 8 months, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in the Bahamas?
Yes, you can claim priority in the Bahamas if:
- Your home country is a member of the Paris Convention
- You apply in the Bahamas within 6 months of your home application date
How long is a registered trademark valid once it has been approved?
Once your trademark is registered, it will be valid for 14 years starting from the application date.
Can a trademark registration be revoked?
Yes, you can cancel a trademark registration for the following reasons:
- The mark is descriptive
- The mark is deceptive or misleading
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is generic
- The mark indicates a geographic location
- The mark violates moral standards or public order
- The mark violates Article 6ter of the Paris Convention
- The mark includes protected emblems or badges
- The mark is used in misleading ways
- The mark is prohibited
- The mark was applied for in bad faith
- The mark does not meet use requirements under Section VIII.A.
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