Montserrat
Self-governing British Overseas Dependent Territory (Former colony).
Own laws
Trade Marks Act 1999 (No. 11 of 1999).
United Kingdom Designs (Protection) Act No 181 of 1887;
Revised Edition of the Laws Ordinance, 1959.
Extension
Patents: If you apply for a patent based on an existing EP (UK) patent, within 3 years of UK date of issue registration would normally be granted, the patent will expire with UK patent.
EP(UK): No information.
Trade marks: In addition to local registration, you may also apply for a registration based on a UK trade mark. Applications can be at any time during the life of the UK trade mark and will expire with UK trade mark.
CTM's - There is no provision for the Government-in-Council to grant reciprocity as they believe this should be dealt with by the UK. Discussion continuing.
Designs: Designs are automatically protected in Montserrat.
Competent Local Administration
Supreme Court Registry
Government Headquarters
Brades
Monserrat
Tel: 1-(664)-491-2129
Fax: 1-(664)-491-8866
