As relations and trade slowly begin to thaw with Cuba, what is the state of intellectual property protection there?

This blog post is Part II of a two-part series on strategic business reasons to seek protection of trademarks in Cuba now.

Every company – regardless of size – has a name and/ or a trademark.

The recent restoration of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba has sparked the interest of U.S. companies in protecting their intellectual property in Cuba.

Cuba's demand for trademark protection within a legal framework of fair competition is a public interest of the state as part of its current efforts to transition to a market-oriented economy.