Dutch Caribbean
TRADEMARK PROTECTION IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
Six Caribbean islands are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. They were formerly called the Netherlands Antilles. The islands Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius and Saba belong to the Windward Islands while Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao belong to the Leeward Islands. These islands in the Caribbean Sea are popular destinations for a beach vacation or scuba diving. Curaçao and Aruba are also known for their talented baseball players.
Six Caribbean islands are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. They were formerly called the Netherlands Antilles. The islands Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius and Saba belong to the Windward Islands while Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao belong to the Leeward Islands. These islands in the Caribbean Sea are popular destinations for a beach vacation or scuba diving. Curaçao and Aruba are also known for their talented baseball players.
If you wish to protect your trademark on all six islands of the Dutch Caribbean, you will have to do this in no less than four jurisdictions, with their own Trademarks Register. Landmark’s sister firm Landmark Carib can register or renew your trademarks in all these jurisdictions directly.
The Dutch Caribbean consists of the following jurisdictions:
- Aruba
- BES Islands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba)
- Curaçao
- Sint Maarten
ARUBA
Aruba is a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Aruban Trademark Law is based on the old Dutch Trademark Law. Consequently, trademark rights can also be based on use, not only on a registration.
Our trademark attorney on Aruba is Nancy Gravenstijn. She is also a renowned solicitor.
BES Islands
The BES Islands are the Dutch municipalities Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. The Benelux IP Office (BOIP) has a special department, which administers the trademark register of the BES Islands.
Our trademark attorneys in The Netherlands can assist with the protection of your trademark on the BES Islands.
You can register your trademark on the BES Islands also through an International (Madrid) Registration.
CURAҪAO
Curaçao is the biggest island of the Dutch Caribbean. Like Aruba and Sint Maarten it is a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Your trademark matters will be handled by trademark attorney Bianca Scheepbouwer who started her career at a renowned Dutch trademark firm.
You can register your trademark on Curaçao also through an International (Madrid) Registration.
SINT MAARTEN
Sint Maarten is also a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It forms together with French Saint Martin one island.
You can also register your trademark on Sint Maarten through an International (Madrid) Registration.
For all inquiries regarding trademark protection in the Dutch Caribbean, you may contact us by email or phone:
Email: info@landmark-carib.com
info@landmark.eu
Phone: +31 33 465 28 50