Trademarks: Jamaica
General Information
Classification : International Classification – Multi-Class Filings.
What is Registrable : Trademarks, Service Marks, Certification marks, collective marks, and well-known marks also may be registered.
Priority under Paris Convention : Yes
Examination : Formal & Substantive examination
Publication : Yes
Opposition : Yes – within 2 months as of publication date
Time Frame for Registration : 18 Months
Registration Term : 10 Years
Renewal Term : 10 Years
Use Requirement for filing : None
Cancellation : Yes – A mark that has not been used for three years following registration (within the 5 years following registration) is vulnerable to cancellation.
Assignments - Must Assignments be recorded ? Yes – must be recorded within 6 months to be effective against third parties.
Filing Requirements
Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Details of the Applicant, Mark & Class(es).
- Certified copy of the Priority document (if claimed).
Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
Assignment Recordal Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Assignment Deed Notarized.
Change of Name/Address Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Certified copy of a document evidencing the change.