Aruba

The Bureau of Intellectual Property is the governmental agency in charge of all matters concerning the registration of Intellectual Property in Aruba. Other than in several countries, where you’ll find separate institutions to handle the different areas of Intellectual Property, the Bureau of Intellectual Property covers the whole field of Intellectual Property in Aruba. During the past 30 years Aruba has made great progress in this area: The patent Act was introduced in 1995. Trademark registrations and searches have been automated. Aruban IP-right-owners are becoming more & more aware of their rights. Many well-known international brand owners have found their way to the Bureau. Nevertheless, There are still many other brands in use in Aruba of which still no recording has been made. Although at this moment protection of a trademark still might be derived by first use, the new Aruban Trademark Act will grant exclusive rights to solely registered trademarks. The number of patent filings are also showing growing numbers each year again. On Januari 31st 2007 Aruba became a member of the INTA. With this membership Aruba has made another step forward in its effort to let the world know about the possibilities of registration and protection of intellectual property in Aruba.