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This guide covers frequently asked questions on how to register and protect a trademark in Cyprus. It is intended for business owners, entrepreneurs, brand managers, and anyone seeking to safeguard a name, logo, slogan or other brand elements in Cyprus. It aims to help you understand your rights and make informed decisions when building and protecting your brand.

On 10 January 2025, the Cancellation Division of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) issued a decision invalidating the "Turkaegean" trademark, ruling that, contrary to the requirements of EU trademark registrations, it merely described the geographical origin of the intended services, lacked distinctiveness and had not, in any event, acquired distinctiveness through use.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) operates under the Trade Marks Act (Revised 2020), offering a robust and modern trademark registration system.

The British Virgin Islands has established itself as a leading jurisdiction for international businesses, known for its forward-thinking legal framework and alignment with global regulatory standards.

Intellectual property plays a critical role in protecting the products of human creativity and innovation. Whether it’s inventions, artistic works, symbols, names, or designs, intellectual property rights ensure that creators and businesses can safeguard and capitalise on their ideas.

The Cayman Islands has long been recognised as a premier jurisdiction for business and innovation, offering a robust framework for the protection and management of intellectual property.

Cyprus has emerged as a global leader in fostering innovation and leveraging intellectual property assets.

The Luxembourg IP regime stands out with its generous 80% tax exemption on income from qualifying IP assets, rewarding businesses that prioritise R&D innovation.

A domain name is an intangible asset of a company, establishing the company’s presence on the internet. The abuse of domain names is a phenomenon that we see evolving in the past few years.

The General Court of the European Union in its recent judgment delivered on 21 February 2024 dismissed the request of several dairy companies to annul the registration of “Halloumi”, the Cypriot cheese delicacy, as a protected designations of origin (PDO) and a protected geographical indication (PGI).