On March 8, 2022, the National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) entered into an Authorized Entity Agreement with the Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) of the Geneva based World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). NALIS...
More infoNew Caribbean trade mark tool available online
On 9 December 2021, the CARIFORUM Directorate and the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property and Innovation Project, CarIPI, will be launching a new consultation tool, Caribbean TMclass, a regional interface of TMclass. This classification tool...
More infoCase Study: Trinidad & Tobago Fine Cocoa Company
Using trademarks and geographical indications is a great way of building a strong brand and protecting a business’ intangible assets. Learn how Trinidad & Tobago Fine Cocoa Company used Intellectual Property (IP) tools in a new case study...
More infoINAPI begins training program to strengthen the Intellectual Property Office of Trinidad and Tobago
The initiative is part of the general cooperation agreement between Chile and the Caribbean country, which was formalized in 2017, to strengthen and stimulate the use of the IP system between both nations. To give continuity to the general...
More infoCARIBBEAN WILD RICE FLOURISHES ON MORUGA HILL: How WIPO and TTIPO Supports Vista Dorado Estates Moruga Hill Rice Author: Caribbean Sea and Air Marketing Co. Ltd.
The story that we narrate here is a story of how the Caribbean Wild Rice known as Moruga Hill Rice found the right support and the right Match via the Trinidad and Tobago Intellectual Property Office (“TTIPO”) Office of the Attorney General and...
More infoTrinidad & Tobago and the International Union for the Protection of Plants (UPOV 91)
The International Union for the protection of New Variety of plants (UPOV) provides an international system that can protect plant breeder rights and is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It encourages...
More infoList of Streaming Services that are available in Trinidad and Tobago
Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago can benefit from legitimate access to music, movies, and series on the following platforms: Spotify iTunes (except video via non-US credit cards) Amazon Prime Music Amazon Kindle books Amazon Prime Video (Amazon...
More infoIPTI Update: Training of Trainers Program on Creative Industries with Trinidad and Tobago
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) just launched the first training of trainers program (ToT) on creative industries. The ToT is organized as part of the WIPO Academy’s ongoing project to establish a National Intellectual...
More infoWorld Book and Copyright Day Press Release PORT – OF – SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO April 23, 2021
The Intellectual Property Office of Trinidad and Tobago, an affiliate of the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs, in conjunction with the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO, join the rest of the world in...
More infoWhat to know about Branding, Trade Marks and the Madrid Protocol System in Trinidad and Tobago
A brand is the essence of one’s own unique story. This is as true for personal branding as it is for business branding. A brand is a promise made and a promise kept. Branding speaks to the name of your product or service or even the packaging or...
More infoTransitional Provisions under section 132 of the Trade Marks Act No. 8 of 2015, and Notice under section 133 of Trade Marks Act No. 8 of 2015 to the Controller to have the registrability of trade marks filed before June 25th 2020 determined in accordance with the provisions of the Trade Marks Act No. 8 of 2015
The transitional provisions of the Trade Marks Act No. 8 of 2015, under section 132(1), indicates that trade mark applications filed before June 25th 2020 will be dealt with under the former Trade Marks Act Chap 82:81. Should you desire to...
More infoSearching for Trade Marks available in the Public Search Room at the Intellectual Property Office of Trinidad and Tobago
The facility to conduct Searching for Trade Marks is available in the Public Search Room at the Intellectual Property Office of Trinidad and Tobago (TTIPO), Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs, 3rd Floor Capital...
More info