Jersey

Dependent Registry Status The Jersey Patents, Trade Marks and Designs Registries are dependent Registries. This means that registration of any intellectual property right on the Island is dependent upon registration first being obtained in the United Kingdom. UK certificate required An application made under the Trade Marks (Jersey) Law 2000, the Patents (Jersey) Law 1957 or the Registered Designs (Jersey) Law 1957 must be accompanied by a certified copy of the UK registration. Address for service Applicants under the Trade Marks (Jersey) Law 2000, the Patents (Jersey) Law 1957 or the Registered Designs (Jersey) Law 1957 do not need to be resident in Jersey, but must have an address for service in Jersey. UK Intellectual Property information Information regarding UK Intellectual Property including more in-depth material about the different types of intellectual property, ability to search the UK database and contact details can be found on the UK Patent Office website.