# Trademark registration in Antigua & Barbuda

> 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.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/antigua-and-barbuda
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office (ABIPCO)
- **Official fee:** XCD 250 — Application to register a mark (one class)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2000
- **Opposition period:** 3 months from publication
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants resident abroad must appoint a local agent, because an address for service in Antigua and Barbuda is required

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://abipco.gov.ag/
- Law: Trade Marks Act 2003 (Act No. 18 of 2003) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/5868
- Law: Trade Marks Regulations 2006

## Official fees (as of 2026-10)
- 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

## Steps
1. Search the register for earlier marks (search fee XCD 25).
2. 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.
3. Claim Paris Convention priority, if needed, by filing within 6 months of the first application.
4. ABIPCO carries out a formality examination, checks classification, searches for prior rights and decides on registrability.
5. The accepted application is published, and anyone may oppose it within 3 months of publication using Form 3 with a statement of grounds.
6. If no opposition is filed, the mark is registered.

- **Examination:** ABIPCO examines formalities, classification, prior rights and registrability before publication.
- **Opposition:** 3 months from publication
- **Timeline:** About 12 months if there are no deficiencies or objections, according to ABIPCO
- **Late renewal:** Renewal after expiry is possible at higher fees (XCD 200 within 3 months after expiry, XCD 300 later); restoration is also available
- **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

## Good to know
- 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.

## FAQ
### 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.

## Sources
- ABIPCO – Home: https://abipco.gov.ag/
- ABIPCO – Trademarks: https://abipco.gov.ag/trademarks/
- WIPO Lex – Antigua and Barbuda profile: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/members/profile/AG
- WIPO Lex – Trade Marks Act 2003: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/5868
- WIPO Lex – Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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