Protecting your brand Trade Mark TM Brand a sign that is graphically represented and i dentifies and distinguishes the goods and services of one business from those of another ID: 805110
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Slide1
Trade Mark Registration
“Protecting your brand”
Slide2Trade Mark (TM) – (Brand) a sign that is graphically represented and
i
dentifies and distinguishes the goods and services of one business from those of another.
Trade Mark
Slide3Choose names that are appealing
Create unique names Avoid
generic
, misleading namesAvoid descriptive, obscene names Research names – internet search, TM registry search
TM in a global context
Slide4Register in Jamaica first
Seek legal
advice for each jurisdiction
Trade Mark Registration
Slide5Protection is J
urisdictional
Seek registration in other countries through:Individual C
ountry
RegistrationRegional Registration (where available)International Registration:Madrid Protocol
(
Jamaica is not yet a signatory
)
Trade Mark Registration
Slide6Trade Mark
Registration (Protection)
Ownership
License
Transfer of ownership
Legal action, i.e. Enforcement
Consumer confidence
Assist in overseas
registration
Needed for Madrid Protocol
Relative grounds of refusal
Benefits of Registration
Slide7Individual CountriesNormally through a local agent
Apply
directly (online where available)Foreign feesMark must meet
requirements
International Registration
Slide8Regional Registration Systems
CTM
(Europe) 27 States
ARIPO
(African Reg. Ind. Property Org.) 18 StatesOAPI (African Intellectual Property Org.) 17 StatesApply directly Regional officeNeed representativeApplicable fees
Must meet requirements for registration
International Registration
Slide9UK
Jamaica
USA
Japan
China
MARID System
How does the s
ystem
w
ork?
Slide10International registration of Trade Marks
Avoid individual
filingAvoid agents in each country* (refusals)Designate the countries for registration
Individual country fees & examination
Easier to manage (Changes, renewals, etc.)Dependent on basic application or registration 94 Member States*
International Application
submitted to WIPO through Member State IP Office*
Madrid Protocol
Slide11Herman Dawson
Telephone
: (876).946.1300 / 946-0789
Fax: (876).927-6744
Website: http://www.jipo.gov.jm
Email: info@jipo.gov.jm
Thank
You