Trademark registration in Trinidad & TobagoQuick answer
Trademarks in Trinidad & Tobago are registered with the Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs (TTIPO); the official application to register fee is TTD 1,400 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication in the Trade Marks Journal. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Trinidad & Tobago can be designated through the Madrid System.
Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources
- Office
- TTIPO
- Official fee
- TTD 1,400
- Madrid Protocol
- Member since 2021
- Opposition
- 3 months from publication in the Trade Marks Jo…
- Protection
- 10 years from filing date
- Multi-class filing
- Allowed
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The trademark office and official links
Trademarks in Trinidad & Tobago are registered by the Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs (TTIPO).
- Trademark office: Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs (TTIPO)
- Online filing: official e-filing portal
- Trademark search: official trademark database
- Law: Trade Marks Act No. 8 of 2015
- Law: Trade Marks Regulations, 2020 (Legal Notice No. 137 of 2020)
- Law: Trade Marks (International Registration) Regulations (Legal Notice No. 290 of 2020)
- Law: Trade Marks (Border Enforcement Measures) Regulations, 2020 (Legal Notice No. 138 of 2020)
Official fees in Trinidad & Tobago
| Official fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application to register (Form TM2), first class | TTD 1,400 |
| Each additional class in the same application | TTD 150 |
| Notice of opposition (Form TM6) | TTD 1,400 |
| Renewal of registration (Form TM9) schedule lists a single renewal amount; per-class basis not stated | TTD 1,400 |
| Late renewal (Form TM13) renewal fee plus TTD 700 late fee | TTD 2,100 |
| Address for service / agent appointment (Form TM1), per mark | TTD 50 |
Official office fees only. Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.
How to register a trademark in Trinidad & Tobago
- Search the IPO's online trade mark database for earlier marks.
- Appoint a local agent with an address for service in Trinidad and Tobago (Form TM1) if filing from abroad.
- File Form TM2 online or at the IPO with the goods/services classified under Nice and pay TTD 1,400 for the first class plus TTD 150 per additional class.
- The Controller conducts formality and classification checks, a search for earlier rights and an examination of registrability.
- Accepted applications are published in the electronic Trade Marks Journal, opening a three-month opposition period.
- If no opposition is filed, or it is resolved in the applicant's favour, the mark is registered.
Examination, publication and opposition
- Examination: The Controller examines formalities, classification and registrability and searches earlier marks; the IPO states registration takes about four months if there are no objections from the Office or third parties.
- Publication: Trade Marks Journal, published electronically on the IPO website
- Opposition period: 3 months from publication in the Trade Marks Journal; not extendable
- Typical timeline: About 4 months if there are no objections from the Office or third parties (IPO estimate)
Protection, renewal and use
- Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
- Late renewal: 6 months after expiry, with a TTD 700 late renewal fee
- Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
- Rights system: first to file.
Filing from abroad
- Local agent: An address for service in Trinidad and Tobago is required for proceedings before the Controller, so applicants based abroad need a local agent.
- Power of attorney: The agent files Form TM1 with an address for service; the Controller may require evidence of the agent's authority. No notarisation or legalisation requirement was found in the regulations.
- Language: English; documents in other languages need an English translation, and non-English or non-Roman words in a mark need a translation/transliteration
Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Trinidad & Tobago can act as your local agent — see firms.
Madrid Protocol
Trinidad & Tobago is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2021). 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 (45 classes); the IPO refers to the 11th edition. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.
How Trinidad & Tobago compares
- Opposition: 3 months from publication in the Trade Marks Journal; not extendable — compare all countries
- Renewal: every 10 years; grace period 6 months after expiry, with a TTD 700 late renewal fee — compare all countries
- Foreign owners: local address needed — rules in every country
- Official search: ipo.gov.tt — all search databases
Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid
Good to know in Trinidad & Tobago
- Applications can be filed online through the IPO e-filing system (WIPO File) or on paper with Form TM2 at the Receiving Office.
- Registration is dated from the filing date, and the 10-year term runs from that date.
- Opposition must be filed within three months of publication and this period cannot be extended.
- Trade Marks (Border Enforcement Measures) Regulations, 2020 provide for customs-related border measures.
- The IPO sends a renewal reminder no more than six months before expiry.