Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island nation located in the southern part of the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean Sea. The area is 389 square kilometers, with Saint Vincent Island covering 346 square kilometers, and the Grenadines consisting of 32 small roads covering an area of 43 square kilometers. It gained independence on October 27, 1979 and is now a member of the Commonwealth
The current trademark regulations in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are mainly based on the Commercial and Intellectual Property Office Act of December 16, 2003 and the Trademark Implementation Regulations of 2004, with the Intellectual Property Office being responsible for managing trademark affairs. The official language of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English.
Applicants can apply for "single country registration" locally. If the applicant does not reside in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 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;
5.If priority is declared, priority proof documents and corresponding English translations must be provided.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines adopts the Nice Classification 11th edition and accepts applications for multiple categories in one form. The objection period is within 3 months from the date of the initial review announcement; In a smooth situation, trademark registration usually takes about six months, and the registration certificate will be issued after approval.
The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines trademark is valid for 10 years after registration, starting from the date of application; 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.
After the implementation of the new law in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, trademark registration based on UK registration is no longer applicable.