In the Turks and Caicos Islands, you can secure protection for your brand either by filing a local trademark or by extending a United Kingdom (UK) trademark.
Local applications are filed with the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission – trademark office TCIFSC. Alternatively, if you already own a registered UK trademark, you may request its extension to the Turks and Caicos Islands, which can be a practical route for businesses that are already protected in the UK.
It is not necessary for a trademark to be in use before filing for registration. Once registered, however, the mark must be maintained through the required renewals and fees to keep it valid over time.
If you register a combined trademark (with both word and figurative elements), your exclusive rights are limited to the exact configuration in which the mark was filed and registered. If you plan to use the word element separately from the logo (or vice versa), it is advisable to file an additional trademark covering only the specific elements you wish to protect independently.
If you would like the figurative or design elements of your mark to be considered as part of a Trademark Search Report for the Turks and Caicos Islands, you should contact us directly so we can determine whether this service is available in this jurisdiction. Service prices and estimated delivery times may vary.