Caribbean IP

From its base in West Palm Beach, Florida, the ‘incredibly knowledgeable and responsive’ team at Caribbean IP is singled out by clients for its ’very unique service’ with ‘great attention to detail, diligent responses and a friendly service’. The practice provides trade mark and patent portfolio management services across 28 Caribbean jurisdictions and is also increasingly active in infringement and enforcement work. The team leverages its expertise in the pharmaceuticals sector to act for a client roster which includes global pharmaceutical companies; it is also a go-to name for corporates in the tech, media and entertainment spaces. Katherine Hely is the key contact for filing and prosecution matters and is praised for being ’very responsive and always willing to jump straight in and help’, while Patrick Hely leads on the contentious front and is ‘very well connected and very friendly’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team are incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. They are my preferred firm for Caribbean matters, by far!'
  • 'Katherine Hely is excellent. A pleasure to work with: knowledgeable and efficient.'
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Key clients

  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Boult Wade Tennant, LLP
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Work highlights

  • Representing a luxury fashion brand on its initial entry into the Caribbean region, including advising on protection strategies for its non-traditional trade marks.
  • Acting as the go-to agent for stealth filings in Jamaica for media companies and celebrities.
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