Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Intellectual Property - Caribbean-wide
What the Team is Known For
Caribbean IP is a highly regarded boutique law firm known for its skilled handling of trade mark prosecutions throughout the Caribbean. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, the team coordinates regionwide filings for an impressive list of clients, with a particular emphasis on Commonwealth and Dutch Caribbean jurisdictions. The group possesses wide-ranging sector-specific expertise, with a particularly strong roster of consumer goods and retail clients. The practice handles a prodigious volume of work, and is regularly sought out by other law firms in the USA and Europe to assist with the management of the Caribbean portion of global trade mark portfolios. It is also increasingly active in IP enforcement.
Strengths
The department is super-efficient and very informative. The lawyers always respond in a timely and professional manner.
The team at Caribbean IP is very knowledgeable and has a high capacity to navigate legal challenges in a region with various jurisdictions. The team has a proactive approach and is very responsive.
Notable practitioners
Katherine Hely is the founder of Caribbean IP and oversees the firm's trade mark practice, as well as all client-facing matters. She is based in West Palm Beach, Florida and counsels a variety of high-profile international brands in relation to their regional IP portfolios.
Katherine is strategic, always accessible and able to explore different angles to solve complex issues.
Katherine Hely is a very knowledgeable, proactive and responsive lawyer.
Patrick Hely's work ethic and his ability to solve complex issues are his standout qualities.
I like Patrick's pragmatic approach towards dealing with trade mark cases in a complex region such as the Caribbean.