Katherine Van Deusen Hely, founder of Caribbean IP, presented on the complexities of trademark registration in the Caribbean region, highlighting the 33 jurisdictions and their varying systems. She discussed the upcoming changes in trademark laws in Bermuda and the Bahamas, the ongoing shift towards Madrid membership in the region, and the practice of "stealth filings" or "submarine filings" in Jamaica. Katherine also provided an overview of trademark registration practices in the Caribbean region, focusing on UK-based applications and the Madrid system, and discussed the rarity of cancellation actions in their practice.
