Caribbean IP is a boutique intellectual property law firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and serving clients across 28 Caribbean jurisdictions. The firm represents international law firms, multinational companies, brand owners, and intellectual property portfolio managers. Its practice focuses on protecting, managing, and enforcing trademarks, patents, copyrights, and other valuable brand assets. Through its regional knowledge and coordinated service model, the firm helps clients address differing legal systems and intellectual property requirements throughout the Caribbean.
Caribbean IP uses a client-focused, responsive approach built around practical advice and a single point of contact for regional matters. The team works to understand each client’s business goals, portfolio needs, risks, and budget before developing a tailored protection or enforcement strategy. Caribbean IP provides timely status reporting, clear recommendations, and coordinated support across multiple jurisdictions. The firm also uses flat-rate billing for most matters, helping clients manage costs and maintain greater predictability when protecting large or complex intellectual property portfolios.
Caribbean IP handles trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance, renewals, portfolio audits, licensing, opposition proceedings, cancellation actions, and infringement matters. The firm also assists with patent prosecution, protection, maintenance, defense, and licensing, as well as copyright registration and related advice. Its enforcement services include investigations, customs recordals, registry monitoring, counterfeit goods matters, and coordination with local authorities. This broad experience allows the firm to support both routine portfolio administration and complex disputes involving valuable international brands.
Caribbean IP is led by founding member Katherine Van Deusen Hely and member N. Patrick Hely, supported by a team of intellectual property managers, paralegals, and docketing professionals. The firm has received recognition from Chambers Global, World Trademark Review, The Legal 500, and the IAM and WTR Global IP Awards. By combining regional knowledge, strategic planning, responsive service, and focused intellectual property experience, Caribbean IP provides dependable support for clients seeking to protect and strengthen their brands throughout the Caribbean.
