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Jamaica Trademark Registration

Protect Your Brand in Jamaica 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 Jamaica, 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
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STEP 2

Trademark Application Filing

Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Jamaica 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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Frequently Asked Questions

If I previously filed my trademark in another country, can I claim priority in Jamaica?

Yes. If you filed your trademark in another country within the last 6 months, you can claim priority in Jamaica based on that earlier filing.

Can my trademark be filed immediately and the Power of Attorney (POA) submitted later?

Yes. We can file your trademark in Jamaica immediately after you provide the necessary details. You can submit the Power of Attorney later. This option will be displayed once you order your trademark.

How long does it take for a trademark to be registered in Jamaica?

Typically, if there are no oppositions or objections, trademark registration in Jamaica takes about 12 months.

Do I need to provide a Power of Attorney?

Yes. A simple Power of Attorney is required. "Simple" means no notarization or legalization is needed.

Can a registration be canceled in Jamaica?

Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:



  • The mark lacks distinctiveness

  • The mark is merely descriptive

  • The mark is generic

  • The mark serves a functional purpose

  • The mark includes a geographical indication

  • The mark is used in a misleading way

  • The mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging

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What is the duration of the opposition period in Jamaica?

The opposition period starts on the date of the Trade Marks Journal and lasts for two months from that date.

What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Jamaica after filing?

The application process follows these steps:



  • Application Examination:

    • Checking formalities

    • Classification review

    • Ensuring clarity

    • Assessing descriptiveness

    • Evaluating distinctiveness

    • Checking for deceptiveness

    • Identifying conflicts with existing registrations



  • Application Details Publication:

    • Trademark

    • Application number

    • Goods/services listed

    • Applicant's name

    • Applicant's state or country of incorporation

    • Applicant's address
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    How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered in Jamaica?

    The trademark registration is valid for 10 years starting from the date you apply.

    What actions are necessary to fulfill the usage requirement for a trademark in Jamaica?

    You need to use the trademark within five years from when it's registered.


    The usage can be minimal but must be real and take place in Jamaica.

    Does registering a trademark in Jamaica grant me any legal rights?

    You don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it in Jamaica. Simply using the trademark first is enough to secure your rights. Jamaica follows the 'first to use' principle.

    Do I need to use my trademark in Jamaica before applying for registration?

    You must either be using the trademark already or have a genuine intention to use it when you apply.

    If I register my trademark in Jamaica, will it be protected in other countries?

    Trademark registration in Jamaica only provides protection within Jamaica.

    Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application in Jamaica?

    Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.

    What rights do you gain by registering a trademark in Jamaica?

    Registering a trademark gives you the following rights:



    • the sole right to use the trademark

    • the ability to oppose a later application that conflicts with yours

    • the ability to request the cancellation of a later conflicting registration

    • the ability to sue others for using a trademark that is confusingly similar
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