On September 30, 2023, the Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules, 2022,
came into effect, bringing with it some sweeping changes to the
Jamaican Trademark landscape. The Rules provide procedural support
for many of the changes introduced by the Trade Marks (Amendment)
Act 2021, some of which are highlighted below:
- Implementation of the Madrid Protocol
- Consequential Fee increases
- Introduction of expedited examination and processing
services
- New filing requirements for non-traditional trademarks
- Authorisation of Agent (TM3) requirements
Whereas previously Jamaican counsel could sign the Form on
behalf of the Applicant, the IP Office now requires a scanned copy
of the Form TM3, signed by either the Applicant or a legal
representative duly authorised to sign.
