Barbados gained independence on November 30, 1966, has a stable democratic system, and is a member of the Commonwealth. Located at the easternmost point of the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, it is a coral limestone island and a member of the Lesser Antilles.
The current trademark regulations are mainly based on the 1981 Trademark Act, which was revised by Act No. 16/2001 of July 26, 2001. The Office of Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Registration is responsible for managing trademark affairs, and the official language of Barbados is English.
Applicants can apply for "single country registration" locally. If the applicant does not reside in Barbados, they must entrust a local specialized agent to handle it.
The basic materials required for trademark application are:
1. Trademark design;
2. Specific product items;
3. Name and address of the applicant;
4. The power of attorney needs to be notarized/or stamped with an official seal;
5.If priority is declared, priority proof documents and corresponding English translations must be provided.
Barbados adopts the Nice classification and does not accept applications for multiple categories. Trademark registration generally takes 5-6 years, and the opposition period is within 90 days after the initial announcement of the trademark. If there is no objection or the objection is not established during the announcement period, the registration certificate will be approved and issued. The Barbados trademark is valid for 10 years after registration, starting from the date of registration; Renewal can be processed within 6 months before the expiration date, with a grace period of 6 months; The renewal is valid for 10 years. If a trademark is not used continuously for 5 years after registration, anyone can apply for revocation.
When transferring a trademark in Barbados, in addition to a notarized/signed and stamped power of attorney, an original or notarized transfer statement is also required.