Protecting Caribbean Brands in 2021
By: Attorney Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth The Caribbean has attracted foreign interest for centuries but recent oil developments...
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WEST INDIAN
DIPLOMACY
LAW & ARTICLES FOR THE CARIBBEAN DIASPORA
HISTORY, TRADEMARKS, & CONTRACTS
for the Caribbean and the Caribbean Diaspora
LEARN &
PROTECT
Know where you came from so you can know how valuable you are.
Learn from history to help ensure that your Caribbean business is legally protected with (1) business formations like LLCs, (2) trademark registrations, and (3) contracts.
WEEKLY HISTORY ARTICLES
Our focus is mainly Trinidad, Guyana, India, and the United States. We welcome article submissions regarding the history of any and all Caribbean nations.
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
We strongly advocate for trademark registration. A trademark is a brand identifier like a company name, logo, slogan, or design.
Registering a trademark with the USPTO has many benefits including preventing others from using a similar mark, increasing a company's valuation, and reducing legal fees and the risk of lawsuits.
CONTRACT TEMPLATES
After you form your LLC and apply for a trademark, make sure that all your business dealings are put into a contract.
Melissa D.
Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
MDGR LAW OFFICE
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq. is an experienced trial-winning trademark and business attorney. She previously represented large businesses in commercial litigation cases.
She now represents Caribbean individuals and businesses regarding federal trademarks, contracts, and more. Her extensive litigation knowledge allows her to prepare strong trademark applications and contracts to minimize the risk of future lawsuits.
Melissa also writes articles on trademarks and West Indian history. The West Indian articles mainly focus on the history and politics of India, Trinidad, Guyana, and the United States.
EDUCATION
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
University of Miami, B.A., magna cum laude, 2008
ADMISSION
Florida
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
