Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs

New Plant Varieties

What is a New Plant Variety? A new plant variety refers to a previously known group of plants that can be consistently distinguished from any other similar group of plants,... Read more

Geographical Indications

What is a Geographical Indication? A geographical indication (GI) is any sign or symbol that identifies goods as emanating from any specific region or location of a country that gives... Read more

Trade Secrets

What is a Trade Secret? A Trade Secret is any information which: Has been kept secret; Has commercial value; and Retains its commercial value as a result of the efforts... Read more

Integrated Circuits

What is an Integrated Circuit? An integrated circuit is a miniature electrical circuit containing electronic devices, some or all of the devices and interconnections of which are embedded in or... Read more

Trade Marks

On this page – Quick links Trade Mark Booklet Trade Mark Manual What is a Trade Mark? What is the procedure for applying for a trade mark? Is the application... Read more

Copyright

What is a Copyright? This is a property right, which subsists in literary and artistic works that are original intellectual creations. Works covered by copyright include, but are not limited... Read more

Industrial Designs

What is an Industrial Design? An Industrial Design is the ornamental aspect of a useful article. This ornamental aspect may be constituted by elements, which are three-dimensional (the shape of... Read more

Patents

What is a Patent? A Patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that either provides a new way of doing something,... Read more