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Bermuda: Continued delays to enforcement of new Trade Mark Act
We previously reported that the enforcement date for the new Trade Mark Act had been delayed until 01 April 2025.
We have now received notification from the Intellectual Property Office that the enforcement date of this new law has been further delayed until May or beyond.
At this time, we cannot confirm with any certainty when the new law will be enforced. Until the new law comes into force, the old legislation is still in effect.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates once they become available.
Bermuda: Further delays to the new Trade Mark Act
We have received notification from the Intellectual Property Office that the enforcement date of the new Trade Marks Act in Bermuda has been delayed again, and a date of 01 April 2025 is now being considered. At this time, we cannot confirm whether the new law will be enforced on that date or whether there will be additional delays, but until the new law comes into force, the old legislation is still in effect.
Bermuda: Crucial changes to the Trade Mark Act
We are pleased to report that the Bermuda Registry General has now issued an Industry Notice confirming that the new Trade Mark Act has been approved by the Bermudan Parliament.
Lysaght gains another two green belts
For the second consecutive year, Lysaght has participated in the Business Improvement Programme led by Brian Butler and Jersey Business. This initiative aims to enhance company efficiency, productivity, and market competitiveness for future growth. Delegates Wilfried Schreder and Tatiana Despres achieved Green Belt Certification from the International Lean Six Sigma Institute.
Uganda – New Trade Mark Regulations
Some new trade mark regulations came into force in Uganda on 2 February 2024 which, inter alia, have introduced the requirement that trade marks and notices be published in the Uganda Gazette, as was the case pre-2021.
Change is on its way for trade marks in Bermuda
The Trade Marks Act 2023 and Trade Marks and Service Marks Regulations Amendment and Validation Act 2023 received formal approval in Bermuda on 13 October 2023.