Intellectual Property Office of Trinidad and Tobago

Intellectual Property Office of Trinidad and Tobago The local government agency responsible for handling the registration of intellectual property rights

The Intellectual Property Office presently operates under the following legislation:

The Patents Act, 1996 (Act No. 21 of 1996), the Patent Validation Act, 1999 (Act No. 5 of 1999) and the Patents Amendment Act, 2000 (Act No. 54 of 2000)
The Trade Marks Act (Chapter 82:81) and Amendments (Act No. 17 of 1994, No. 25 of 1996, No. 31 of 1997)
The Geographical Indications Act, 1996 (Act No. 20 of 19

96)
The Industrial Designs Act, 1996 (Act No. 18 of 1996)
The Layout-Designs (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits Act, 1996 (Act No. 19 of 1996)
The Protection of New Plant Varieties Act, 1997 (Act No. 7 of 1997)
The Copyright Act, 1997 (Act No. 8 of 1997) and the Copyright Amendment Act, 2008 (Act No.5 of 2008)
The Protection Against Unfair Competition Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996)
The Miscellaneous Amendments Act, 2000 (Act No. 18 of 2000)

Please see the following link for our journal published Wednesday 17th June, 2026https://ipo.gov.tt/download/journal-pub...
17/06/2026

Please see the following link for our journal published Wednesday 17th June, 2026

https://ipo.gov.tt/download/journal-published-17-06-26/



Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs

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Please see the following link for our journal published Wednesday 10th June, 2026https://ipo.gov.tt/download/journal-pub...
10/06/2026

Please see the following link for our journal published Wednesday 10th June, 2026

https://ipo.gov.tt/download/journal-published-10-06-26/



Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs

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Did you know your smartphone carries hundreds of patents? 📱🔬 Every detail - from hardware to software - is powered by pr...
02/06/2026

Did you know your smartphone carries hundreds of patents? 📱🔬 Every detail - from hardware to software - is powered by protected inventions.

Patents grant creators exclusive rights, preventing others from making, using, or selling their inventions without permission. To qualify, an invention must provide a new and useful technical solution - whether in medicine, mechanics, or beyond.

In exchange for this protection, inventors disclose their creations, enabling knowledge-sharing and technology transfer. Copying is only permitted with the owner’s authorization.

🌐 Protecting through patents fuels progress, drives industries forward, and secures the future of innovation.

European Union Intellectual Property Office - EUIPO

Ms. Steffi Mohammed and Mr. Nicholas Gayahpersad represented the Trinidad and Tobago Intellectual Property Office by del...
29/05/2026

Ms. Steffi Mohammed and Mr. Nicholas Gayahpersad represented the Trinidad and Tobago Intellectual Property Office by delivering a presentation on Intellectual Property Rights at the launch of the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation's Business Enhancement & Support Services event.

For more information please see https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FZZeeiGoc/

29/05/2026
Please see the following link for our journal published Wednesday 27th May, 2026https://ipo.gov.tt/download/journal-publ...
27/05/2026

Please see the following link for our journal published Wednesday 27th May, 2026

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Ever wondered what makes certain brands truly stand out?🔑 It's their unique name, logo, jingle, or even a distinctive sc...
25/05/2026

Ever wondered what makes certain brands truly stand out?

🔑 It's their unique name, logo, jingle, or even a distinctive scent. These aspects can be protected through .

A trademark is more than a symbol. It’s a powerful tool that distinguishes a company’s products or services from competitors, builds consumer trust, and protects reputation.

From word marks and logos to sounds and shapes, trademarks come in many forms. Registering them protects businesses against fakes and , while securing their profits and reputation.

🌟 Don’t wait to protect your brand. Register your trademark and unlock the benefits of true .

European Union Intellectual Property Office - EUIPO

Please see the following link for our journal published Wednesday 20th May, 2026https://ipo.gov.tt/download/journal-publ...
20/05/2026

Please see the following link for our journal published Wednesday 20th May, 2026

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Address

11-13 Frederick Street
Port Of Spain

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00
Thursday 08:30 - 16:00
Friday 08:30 - 16:00

Telephone

+18682264476

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