In today’s world the use of technology is synonymous with everyday life - from supermarket shopping, food delivery, filing prescriptions, medical treatment and employment data - unparalleled volumes of personal data is transmitted and shared through mobile apps,...
Since the Trade Marks Act No. 8 of 2015 (the “Act”) came into force at the end June 2020, there have been some movements in the right direction in the fight against the influx of counterfeit goods into...
Last month, moves by well-known actor Michael B. Jordan to trademark the name ‘J’ouvert’ in the United States sparked online condemnation within the local community and cultural experts over the inappropriateness of a foreign person or entity seeking...
We all want to find the perfect gift for everyone on our Christmas list. It can be all too easy to get caught up in the frenzy of yuletide shopping, with so many businesses going overboard trying to...
In looking for an interesting way to start this article, I began by searching online for famous quotes about procrastination. Sometimes the fear of what will happen if you do not get your affairs in order can be...
The legal battle between Ronald Fenty and his famous daughter Robyn Rihanna Fenty over the use of the Fenty name is currently being played out in the media. It may seem obvious that Mr. Fenty should not be...
Tiger Woods’ made an exciting comeback last week by winning his 5th Master’s Tournament and 15th major title. It was a marked change from the position that he found himself in a few years ago, when his personal...
Recently, the Government of Trinidad & Tobago signaled its intention to privatize its National Petroleum gas stations, with the intention to free up the retail gas station industry. In a country which has long operated under a system...
As businesses today face this dynamically changing environment brought about the Covid-19 pandemic, there are important implications for competition enforcement, consumer exploitation, and unfair pricing. With the Government facilitating the opening up of more business activity and the...
