Vanuatu Intellectual Property Office

01/06/2026

https://vbtc.vu/government-acts-to-preserve-vanuatus-kava-reputation/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSK6P1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0YmU1cTdDTUk4TGhnbklIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnsy0r5xVk_tPZph1-zkJXc6HkDMuZnbZCFv_UcTLaJc54XJ5p7OL0Lx63xw_aem_azYTLKH463WKfUcpuPWmLA

Vanuatus Kava on international market is expected to benefit from the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications. The convention is expected to help safeguard Vanuatu’s kava identity and prevent misuse of the country’s product name overseas. The Gen...

01/06/2026

💡 Related Rights Awareness

Related rights i complementem copyright taem i protectem ol man we oli help blong mekem creative wok i kam laef mo kasem public.

Creativity emi part blong teamwork; mo contribution blong evriwan i important.

✅ Save raet blong yu. Respectem creativity.

27/05/2026

-Notice Long Public-

Ol customer i mas holem gud receipt o proof blong purchase taem oli pem jersey mo olketa narafala item we i g*t olketa registered brand olsem Nike, Adidas, Puma mo olketa narafala brand long olketa shop.

Receipt mo proof blong purchase i save helpem olketa authority long taem blong inspection mo investig*tion blong olketa suspected counterfeit goods, from hemi save showem ples we item ia i bin pem long hem. Long sam case, olketa buyer tu i save help olsem witness long olketa investig*tion we i relate long sale blong counterfeit products.

Public i encouraged blong supportem olketa effort blong stopem counterfeit trade mo protectem olketa consumer mo olketa genuine business long Vanuatu. Tugeta umitu stopem counterfeit.

25/05/2026

⚠️ Public Notice to Business Houses ⚠️

Any business house selling jerseys or products bearing registered brands such as Nike, Adidas, Puma and other protected trademarks must be prepared to provide documents proving that the goods were sourced from genuine overseas suppliers of the brand during spot checks and inspections.

Businesses are encouraged to keep invoices, supplier details, and import documents available at all times to assist with authenticity verification.

Let us work together to reduce counterfeit goods in the Vanuatu market.

15/05/2026

Today, we bid farewell to our intern, Laisa Daulako, a student undertaking the Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (PDLP) at The University of the South Pacific - Emalus Campus.

Laisa spent one month with the Vanuatu Intellectual Property Office as part of her placement, where she showed professionalism, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude throughout her time with us.

We sincerely thank her for her contribution and dedication during her attachment with our office. It was a pleasure having her as part of the team.

Wishing you all the very best in your studies and future legal career, Laisa. 🌸⚖️

20/04/2026

Toksave ko lo public. World cup fever emi stap kam klosap and Plante oli stap plan finis blo order ol jersey blo favorite team blo ol be please remember se spos ol jersey emi kat ol brand ya Nike, Puma mo Adidas you mas order lo ol stret supplier blo brand ya overseas spos you wantem kam salem bakeken lo Vanuatu. Spos you order counterfeit or fake versions blo ol brand ya mo you kam salem emia you sta brekem Trademark mo Customs law blo yumi mo bae you save pem fine mo bae oli Seize ol samting we you order unless you save prove se ol samting we you order emi genuine. Remember ignorance blo law emi no wan defense.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Trademark Information: ™️

Simple definition of a Trademark;
-Trade: Exchange of goods or services with money 💰🤝

-Mark: Logo, sign, design, or name used on the product for a particular business, company, or individual person 🛍️🔖

Long simple Bislama term: Hemi wan Mark we yu yusum blong trade wetem. 🏷️

-Hemi must be simple blo man e save memorisem hariap time hemi mekem choice blo go shopping or time e mkm decision over lo quality blong ol product/goods or services.⚖️.

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02/04/2026

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Department of Tourism Vanuatu
Department of Industry Vanuatu
Vanuatu Cooperative Movement
Vanuatu Aid for Trade Management Unit
Vanuatu Intellectual Property Office
Vanuatu Bureau of Standards
Vanuatu Tourism Office Corporate
Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency
Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry

31/03/2026

⚠️Sipos you rejista trademark blong yu lo office, Yu g*t wan strong right/protection over long goods blo yu. Yu save fightm any copycat goods weh oli yusum trademark blong yu. Hemia few example blong copy or Yumi callem counterfeit goods wetem original. 🔒™️®️

▶️Folem page blo save mo long ol IP rights ‼️