Trademark Registration in Antigua & Barbuda

Quick answer

Trademarks in Antigua & Barbuda are registered with the Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office (ABIPCO); the official application to register a mark fee is XCD 250 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Antigua & Barbuda can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office: ABIPCO
Official fee: XCD 250
Madrid Protocol: Member since 2000
Opposition: 3 months from publication
Protection: 10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing: Allowed

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The trademark office and official links

Trademarks in Antigua & Barbuda are registered by the Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office (ABIPCO).

Trademark office: Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office (ABIPCO)
Law: Trade Marks Act 2003 (Act No. 18 of 2003)
Law: Trade Marks Regulations 2006

Official fees in Antigua & Barbuda

Official fee	Amount
Application to register a mark (one class)	XCD 250
Each additional class	XCD 50
Renewal on or before expiry	XCD 175
Renewal within 3 months after expiry	XCD 200
Renewal later than 3 months after expiry	XCD 300
Restoration	XCD 300
Opposition or counterstatement	XCD 100
Search of the register	XCD 25

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2026-10). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Antigua & Barbuda

Search the register for earlier marks (search fee XCD 25).
File the application with ABIPCO, classifying goods and services under the Nice Classification; applicants abroad must appoint a local agent and give an address for service in Antigua and Barbuda.
Claim Paris Convention priority, if needed, by filing within 6 months of the first application.
ABIPCO carries out a formality examination, checks classification, searches for prior rights and decides on registrability.
The accepted application is published, and anyone may oppose it within 3 months of publication using Form 3 with a statement of grounds.
If no opposition is filed, the mark is registered.

Examination, publication and opposition

Examination: ABIPCO examines formalities, classification, prior rights and registrability before publication.
Opposition period: 3 months from publication
Typical timeline: About 12 months if there are no deficiencies or objections, according to ABIPCO

Protection, renewal and use

Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
Late renewal: Renewal after expiry is possible at higher fees (XCD 200 within 3 months after expiry, XCD 300 later); restoration is also available

Filing from abroad

Local agent: Applicants resident abroad must appoint a local agent, because an address for service in Antigua and Barbuda is required; residents may file directly or through an agent.
Power of attorney: Form 2 (Authorization of Agent) is required when a non-resident applicant is represented by an attorney or agent; notarisation or legalisation requirements were not stated on ABIPCO's page.
Language: English

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Madrid Protocol

Antigua & Barbuda is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2000). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (11th edition); Antigua and Barbuda has been party to the Nice Agreement since 25 June 2019. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Antigua & Barbuda compares

Opposition: 3 months from publication — compare all countries
Renewal: every 10 years; grace period Renewal after expiry is possible at higher fees (XCD 200 within 3 months after expiry, XCD 300 later); restoration is also available — compare all countries
Foreign owners: required — rules in every country

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Antigua & Barbuda

Registration is not compulsory, but only the owner of a registered mark can sue for infringement.
The registration term runs 10 years from the filing date, not from the registration date.
Renewal fees rise in steps: XCD 175 on time, XCD 200 within 3 months after expiry and XCD 300 after that.
Antigua and Barbuda has been a member of the Madrid Protocol since 17 March 2000, so it can be designated in an international registration.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Antigua and Barbuda?

ABIPCO's official fee is XCD 250 to register a mark in one class, plus XCD 50 for each additional class.

How long does trademark registration take in Antigua and Barbuda?

ABIPCO says registration can take about 12 months if the application has no deficiencies or objections.

How long is the opposition period in Antigua and Barbuda?

Anyone may oppose an application within 3 months of its publication.

Is Antigua and Barbuda part of the Madrid Protocol?

Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Antigua and Barbuda since 17 March 2000.

Do foreign applicants need a local agent in Antigua and Barbuda?

Yes. Applicants resident abroad must appoint a local agent and file an Authorization of Agent (Form 2), because a local address for service is required.

How long does a trademark registration last in Antigua and Barbuda?

Ten years from the filing date, renewable for successive 10-year periods.

Trademark registration in Antigua & Barbuda