Intellectual Property Office

What is Intellectual Property?

It is the expressed creations of the mind. e.g. Books, art, logos, shapes, images and inventions.

It is divided into two categories:

1. Industrial Property, which includes inventions (patents), trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, plant varieties, lay-out designs of integrated circuits and
2. Copyright, which includes computer software; literary and artistic works such as books, poems and plays, choreographic works, films, musical works, artistic works such as works of mas, drawings, paintings, photographs and sculptures, and architectural designs. There are rights related to copyright which consists of rights in performances, sound recordings and broadcasts.

Who benefits from Intellectual Property protection?

Innovators, Authors & Creators, Intellectual Property Rights Allow:

1. exclusive control;
2. for a specific period of time.

Where can I apply for Intellectual Property protection?

At The Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Legal Affairs. This office was established specifically to grant Intellectual Property Rights.

For more information on the services offered by the Intellectual Property Office, and to learn about registering patents, trade marks, designs, plant varieties, geographical indications, integrated circuits, click here or go directly to our website at www.ipo.gov.tt or call us at 625-9972 or e-mail us at: info@ipo.gov.tt.