Trademark Registration in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands is not a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through a local attorney. To file an application in the Cayman Islands, the trademark must first have been filed through the Madrid Protocol, under European Union agreements, or in the United Kingdom. The registration fee for the trademark must be paid every year by January 1. The registration process takes approximately 10 months. A simply signed power of attorney is required. A list of the goods and services to be covered is required. A representation of the trademark must be submitted. If the application is based on a UK application, a certified copy of it must be submitted. A multi-class system is used, and the Nice Classification applies. There is a 3-year use requirement. If the trademark is not used for 3 years, third parties may file an action for its cancellation. Renewal is required every 10 years.