Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Trinidad and Tobago Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes. If you filed your trademark in another country within the last 6 months, you can claim priority in Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
Typically, if there are no oppositions or objections, trademark registration in Trinidad and Tobago takes about 16 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.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Trinidad and Tobago after filing?
The application process consists of the following steps:
- formalities
- classification
- clarity
- descriptiveness
- distinctiveness
- deceptiveness
- conflict with existing registrations
- trademark
- applicant's name
- applicant's address
- applicant's state or country of incorporation
- application number
- application date
- goods/services …
Does registering a trademark in Trinidad and Tobago grant me any legal rights in Trinidad and Tobago?
You don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it. Using the trademark first gives you ownership rights. Trinidad and Tobago uses the 'first to use' rule.
What are the reasons for which a registration can be canceled in Trinidad and Tobago?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- The mark is generic
- It is a notorious or well-known mark
- There is an earlier conflicting registration
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is descriptive
- The mark serves a functional purpose
- It includes protected armorial bearings, flags, or other State emblems …
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark in Trinidad and Tobago?
Registering a trademark gives you the following rights:
- the sole right to use the trademark
- the ability to allow others to use the trademark through licensing
- the right to challenge later applications that conflict with your trademark
- the right to request customs to seize counterfeit goods entering the country …
Is it necessary to use my trademark in Trinidad and Tobago before applying for registration?
You don't need to use your trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
Who is allowed to challenge my trademark application in Trinidad and Tobago?
Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.
Is Trinidad and Tobago part of the Madrid Protocol?
Trinidad and Tobago is part of the Madrid Protocol.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark in Trinidad and Tobago?
You need to use the trademark commercially within five years of its registration date.
The usage must be significant and take place in this jurisdiction.
If I register my trademark in Trinidad and Tobago, will it be protected in other countries?
Your trademark registration is only valid within Trinidad and Tobago.
What is the duration of the opposition period in Trinidad and Tobago?
The opposition period starts on the publication date and lasts for three months from that date.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered in Trinidad and Tobago?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years starting from the date you apply.
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