# Trademark registration in Jamaica

> Trademarks in Jamaica are registered with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Trade Marks & Designs Directorate (JIPO); the official application fee is JMD 13,700 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 2 months from the date of publication (Trade Marks Rules, rule 12 and Form TM4). A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Jamaica can be designated through the Madrid System.

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

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Trade Marks & Designs Directorate (JIPO)
- **Official fee:** JMD 13,700 — Application (first class)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2022
- **Opposition period:** 2 months from the date of publication (Trade Marks Rules, rule 12 and Form TM4)
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** National applicants must provide an address for service in Jamaica, typically through a local agent appointed on Form T…

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.jipo.gov.jm/
- Online filing: https://online.jipo.gov.jm
- Official trademark search: https://online.jipo.gov.jm
- Law: Trade Marks Act (1999, consolidated text published by JIPO as 2016) — https://www.jipo.gov.jm/sites/default/files/PDF_Files/RULES/The_Trade_Marks_Act_2016.pdf
- Law: Trade Marks (Amendment) Act 2021 — https://www.jipo.gov.jm/sites/default/files/PDF_Files/Trade Marks (Amendment) Act 2021.pdf
- Law: Trade Marks Rules, 2001 — https://www.jipo.gov.jm/sites/default/files/PDF_Files/The Trade Marks Rules, 2001.pdf
- Law: Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules, 2022 (gazetted 19 April 2023) — https://www.jipo.gov.jm/sites/default/files/PDF_Files/ACTS/THE TRADE MARKS (AMENDMENT) RULES 2022.pdf

## Official fees (as of 2023-04)
- Application (first class): JMD 13,700 — Form TM1; non-refundable
- Each additional class: JMD 4,200
- Acceptance for registration: JMD 13,700 — Per the 2022 Amendment Rules; publication costs not included. JIPO's web page quotes J$17,700 for acceptance including publication and registration
- Renewal (first class): JMD 19,600
- Renewal, each additional class: JMD 4,200
- Late renewal (per class): JMD 4,200
- Notice of opposition: JMD 8,500
- Handling fee for international (Madrid) applications: JMD 15,000

## Steps
1. Optionally run a preliminary search through e-JIPO or request an official search from JIPO.
2. File Form TM1 with a clear reproduction of the mark and a specific list of goods or services classified under Nice.
3. Pay the application fee for the first class plus the fee for each additional class.
4. JIPO examines the application and issues any objections for response.
5. Once accepted, pay the acceptance fee; the mark is then published in the JIPO Trade Marks Journal.
6. Third parties have two months from publication to oppose.
7. If unopposed, the mark is registered with effect from the filing date.

- **Examination:** Examined by the Trade Marks & Designs Directorate of JIPO; no official examination time frame was found. JIPO announced an expedited processing option for trade marks in February 2024.
- **Publication:** JIPO Trade Marks Journal
- **Opposition:** 2 months from the date of publication (Trade Marks Rules, rule 12(9) and Form TM4)
- **Language:** English

## Good to know
- Registration takes effect from the filing date of the application (Trade Marks Act s.24(4)).
- Certification and collective marks require filing governing regulations, with an additional fee of J$20,000 according to JIPO.
- JIPO charges a separate acceptance fee after the mark is accepted, in addition to the filing fee.
- Jamaica has been reachable through the Madrid System since 27 March 2022, and JIPO charges a J$15,000 handling fee for international applications originating in Jamaica.

## FAQ
### How much does it cost to register a trademark in Jamaica?
Official fees under the 2022 Amendment Rules are J$13,700 to file for the first class, J$4,200 for each additional class, and J$13,700 on acceptance for registration.

### Is Jamaica part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol entered into force for Jamaica on 27 March 2022.

### How long is the opposition period for trademarks in Jamaica?
Two months from publication of the application in the JIPO Trade Marks Journal.

### How long does a Jamaican trademark registration last?
Ten years, counted from the filing date because registration takes effect from that date, and it can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods.

### Can I search trademarks in Jamaica online?
Yes. JIPO's e-JIPO online platform provides trade mark searching and online services, and JIPO also offers paid official searches.

## Sources
- JIPO home page (legislation and notices): https://www.jipo.gov.jm/
- JIPO: About Trade Marks: https://www.jipo.gov.jm/node/40
- Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2022: https://www.jipo.gov.jm/sites/default/files/PDF_Files/ACTS/THE TRADE MARKS (AMENDMENT) RULES 2022.pdf
- Trade Marks Act (JIPO consolidated 2016): https://www.jipo.gov.jm/sites/default/files/PDF_Files/RULES/The_Trade_Marks_Act_2016.pdf
- WIPO: Jamaica Joins the Madrid System: https://www.wipo.int/de/web/madrid-system/w/news/2022/news_0001
- CarIPI Madrid Protocol Guide for Jamaica (2021): https://internationalipcooperation.eu/sites/default/files/arise-docs/2022/CarIPI-2021_Jamaica_Final.pdf

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