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The Bahamas

The Bahamas is made up of hundreds of islands and cays over a sizable area – more than 100,000 square miles – located off the Atlantic coast of Florida and extending southeast towards Hispaniola. Ecotourism, boating, beaches, and scuba diving are just a few of the activities that draw tourists to The Bahamas. Financial services is another major sector of the economy.

Trademark Rights

Trademarks are eligible for registration in the Bahamas, but service marks are not eligible. The following rules and regulation apply:

  • Prior Use: None required

  • Classification: Local classification (goods only and single class filing only)

  • Registration Term: 14 years from the date of filing and renewable for 14 year periods

  • International priority: Available 

  • Non-use vulnerability: 5 years