ARTICLE · 12 MARCH 2012

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The Isle of Man has ratified the key international IP treaties/conventions and, as such, an Isle of Man company is the best offshore vehicle for holding IP rights.

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Richard Vanderplank

Mike Edwards

Geoff Kermeen

Oliver Webster

The Isle of Man has ratified the key international IP treaties/conventions and, as such, an Isle of Man company is the best offshore vehicle for holding IP rights.

The Isle of Man and Intellectual Property

The Isle of Man has fully developed laws protecting IP rights. The IP laws of the Isle of Man are based on the relevant statutes of the UK, subject to certain modifications, either by way of an extension of the UK IP Acts to the Isle of Man (in the case of trademarks and patents) or by virtue of Isle of Man law mirroring a particular UK IP Act (in the case of copyright). Further, registration of trademarks and patents are done through the UK's Intellectual Property Office which allows potential applicants to submit an online application.

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