Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property & Commerce Office

05/08/2026

Don't let this great opportunity slip through the cracks!

Deadline of Entry Submissions is 31st August 2026!

04/08/2026

Have you ever thought about the intellectual property rights in Antigua and Barbuda Carnival?

From the names and logos of Carnival troupes to music, costume designs, and creative performances, many aspects of Carnival can be protected through intellectual property.

Understanding these rights help creators, designers, musicians, and Carnival stakeholders safeguard their work, build their brands, and benefit from their creativity.

Swipe through to learn more about the different forms of intellectual property found in Antigua and Barbuda Carnival 🇦🇬✨

02/08/2026

Emancipation Day is more than a date in history it's a reminder of the courage, resilience, and determination of those who fought for freedom and the generations who continue to shape its legacy.

For creatives, emancipation is also about the freedom to imagine, create, and tell our own stories. It's about using art, design, music, film, photography, and innovation to preserve culture, challenge perspectives, and inspire change.

At Abipco, we celebrate the creative minds who transform history into powerful narratives and ideas into lasting impact. Your creativity is more than a talentit's a voice, a legacy, and a force for progress.

We honor the past while empowering the creators who are building the future.

31/07/2026

Thinking about protecting your Carnival troupe's name and logo as a trademark?

If you're the owner or authorized representative of a Carnival troupe, you may be able to register your troupe's name and logo as a trademark.

A registered trademark helps protect your brand, distinguishes your troupe from others, and becomes a valuable business asset as your reputation grows.
Your Carnival brand is more than a name—it's your identity, your reputation, and your legacy.

📍 For more information on trademark registration, visit our office and let us help you protect what makes your troupe unique.

28/07/2026

🇦🇬 Congratulations to Antigua and Barbuda's Geolyna Dowdye on an excellent performance, placing 2nd in her heat to qualify for the semifinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland! 👏🏽

Wishing you every success in the semifinals. Go Geolyna! 🇦🇬✨

28/07/2026

🇦🇬 Congratulations to Antigua and Barbuda's Cejhae Greene on an outstanding performance in winning his heat to qualify for the semifinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland! 👏🏽

Your speed, determination, and dedication continue to make our nation proud. Wishing you every success in the semifinals—go for it, Cejhae! 🇦🇬💨

28/07/2026

27/07/2026

Amazing! 🇦🇬🙌