Trademarks: Guyana
General Information
Marks in Guyana can be registered either:
- Locally dating as of filing date; or
- Pursuant to a UK registration with effect from the date of registration in the UK.
Classification :
- International Classification is used.
- Multi-Class filings are allowed.
- A UK based application is restricted to the number of classes specified in the UK certificate.
Priority under Paris Convention : None
Time Frame for Registration : 18-24 Months for local application - 6 months for UK based applications.
Registration Term : 10 Years
Renewal Term : 10 Years for local registration. For UK based registrations the renewal period is the same as the UK registration.
Filing Requirements
Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
For local applications:
- Details of the Mark, Class(es) and Applicant.
- Power of Attorney.
For UK based applications:
- Details of the Mark, Class(es) and Applicant.
- Power of Attorney.
- Certified copy of UK registration certificate.
Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
For local applications:
- Details of the Mark, Class(es) and Applicant.
- Power of Attorney.
For UK based applications:
- Details of the Mark, Class(es) and Applicant.
- Power of Attorney.
- Certified copy of UK Renewal certificate.
Assignment Recordal Requirements
For local applications:
- Details of the Mark, Class(es) and Applicant.
- Power of Attorney.
- Assignment Deed.
For UK based applications:
- Details of the Mark, Class(es) and Applicant.
- Power of Attorney Notarized.
- Certified copy of the UK registration certificate showing the Assignment.
Change of Name/Address Requirements
For local applications:
- Details of the Mark, Class(es) and Applicant.
- Power of Attorney.
- A Document evidencing the changes.
For UK based applications:
- Details of the Mark, Class(es) and Applicant.
- Power of Attorney.
- Certified copy of the UK registration certificate evidencing the changes.