Over 50 Years of Experience in Trademark Services

Working alongside our dedicated team, we take immense pride in continuing the legacy of Trademark Bureau Paramaribo. We are committed to serving our clientele in the most comprehensive and professional manner, just as we always have.

Originally founded in 1983 by Mr. Stanislaus Thijm, a prominent lawyer practicing law in Paramaribo, Trademark Bureau Paramaribo started as a small practice offering trademark and other IP related services. Over the years, the practice grew and Mr. Thijm successfully built up an impressive portfolio.

Following Stanislaus' passing in 2000, the reins of Trademark Bureau Paramaribo were handed over to Letitia Thijm. Under her management, the practice flourished and became an indispensable workstation, serving as an IP agent for international clients.

After the unfortunate passing of Letitia Thijm in 2018, Trademark Bureau Paramaribo was transferred to Dennis Chocolaad. With his profound understanding of IP law, Dennis Chocolaad has proven to be an invaluable asset to the firm, demonstrating a deep commitment to upholding its success and fostering its continued expansion.

The Bureau for Intellectual Property (BIE), located in Paramaribo, offers local and foreign product developers and trademark owners the opportunity to register their trademarks for their goods in the public trademark registers in Suriname. BIE also assumes responsibility for other associated tasks, such as renewing registrations or making annotations in the public register for transitions, address changes, company acquisitions or mergers. In that context, there is close contact and sound cooperation between our office and the BIE, as well as other international trademark representatives, ensuring effective trademark management by us in Suriname.

Our Trademark Services

In relation to these matters, our firm provides the following services:

  • Before filing applications, we execute a thorough investigation to determine availability and admissibility of the trademark.

  • We file trademark registrations (with priority claim) on your behalf at the Bureau of Intellectual Property in Suriname.

  • Your trademark registrations are monitored and renewed by us every ten years.

  • We help you with withdrawing your trademark registrations from the Surinamese jurisdiction.

  • We assist you with filing address changes for trademark owners.

  • We handle the filing process for changes in the name of a trademark owner

  • Change of ownership is filed by us when trademark rights are transferred by assignment or mergers.

  • We offer professional legal counsel for IP matters, in particular licensing and contracts.

  • We also provide legal representation in proceedings regarding trademark and other IP matters.

Why entrust your trademark matters in Suriname with us?

Trademark Protection Expertise

Secure the protection of your trademark against unlawful use and infringements in Suriname by partnering with us. In addition to our registration services, we offer comprehensive legal guidance and support for addressing any trademark-related issues, including expert advice and assistance in legal proceedings.

Experience

Due to our extensive experience with trademark protection, and our combined legal expertise, we provide a specialized approach to every trademark matter. We make sure each task is executed thoroughly with due diligence.

Dedication and Transparancy

We are dedicated to going above and beyond for our clients’ trademark concerns in Suriname. Above all else, we make sure that our clients are a key part of the process at all times, by keeping our communication transparent and prompt.

Register your Trademark now

Contact us to inquire about trademark protection in Suriname.