Registering a Trademark : Bahamas

Name of the Organization : Registrar General’s Department
Type of Facility : Registering a Trademark
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Registering a Trademark :

A trademark is a work, symbol or picture or the combination used to distinguish the goods of a person or organisation from the goods of others in the market place.

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A registered trademark gives a proprietor exclusive rights to use the mark for the designated services of the mark.

Eligibility :
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

Process :
** Complete the relevant forms.
** File the completed forms at the Intellectual Properties Section of the Registrar General’s Department.
** Pay the applicable fees.

Note:
At present this service is only offered at the Registrar General’s Department, in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.

Application Form(s) :
Form # 1 (Form of Authorisation).
Form #2 (Application Form).
Form #3 (With additional representations of the Trademark).

These forms can be obtained at the Intellectual Properties Section of the Registrar General’s Department.

Supporting Documents :
Completed application forms.

Turn-around time :
From submission of application to obtaining the Certificate of Registration could take up to 18 months.

Deadline :
In the case of applicants wishing to claim priority having their trademark registered in another country, the trademark must be filed within a six month period.

Related Fee(s) :
The trademark application fees depend on the size of the logo and also on the amount of classes the applicant wishes the trademark to be registered in.

For more information please contact :
Intellectual Properties Section
Registrar General’s Department
Cor. of Shirley and Charlotte Street
P.O. Box N 532
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas

Tel. (242) 397-9114/9119
Fax. (242) 322-5553
Email. Regbirth [AT] bahamas.gov.bs
Email. RegistrarGeneral [AT] bahamas.gov.bs

Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays.

FAQs :
What is National Economic Council (“NEC”)?
The National Economic Council, headed by The Prime Minister, is responsible for the executive management of the National Investment Policy and is the decision making body in respect of all commercial projects undertaken by foreign direct investors.

Who is the Director of Investments?
The Director of Investments is Mrs. Joy Jibrilu. The Acting Deputy Director of Investments is Ms. Bianca V. Beneby

How do I establish a business in The Bahamas?
An international investor seeking to do business in The Bahamas should submit to the Bahamas Investment Authority a Project Proposal, along with supporting documents.

Do you have Project Proposal Guidelines?
Yes.

What are the investment areas targeted for Foreign Investors?
a) Touristic resorts
b) Upscale condominium, timeshare and second home development;
c) Marinas;
d) Information / data processing;
e) Assembly industries;

f) High-tech services;
g) Ship registration, repair and other ship services
h) Light manufacturing for export;
i) Agro-industries;

j) Food processing;
k) Mari culture
l) Banking and other financial services;
m) Captive Insurance;

n) Aircraft services;
o) Pharmaceutical manufacture;
p) Offshore medical centres;
q) Wholesale distribution of any product produced locally

Please N.B :
** Investors interested in areas not included in the list should contact the Bahamas Investment Authority;

** Joint Ventures with Bahamian partners are encouraged, with the choice of partner being at the discretion of the investor;
** Investments of less than $500,000.00 will not be considered.