Curaçao
Curaçao is a Dutch Caribbean island located off the coast of Venezuela. While it is a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, it maintains an independent trademark system. Tourism is a major industry, with coral reefs and beaches as a main draw. International trade, shipping, oil refining, and financial services also comprise major components of the economy.
Trademark Rights
Trademarks and service marks are eligible for registration in Curaçao. The following rules and regulations apply:
Prior use: None required
Classification: Nice Classification
Registration term: 10 years from the date of filing and renewable for 10 year periods
Non-use vulnerability: 5 years
Madrid Protocol
Curaçao is a party to the Madrid Protocol.
WHERE WE WORK
We partner and strategize with brand owners to protect their intellectual property rights, most notably trademarks and patents, throughout the Caribbean region.