JIPO

JIPO Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO)
An Agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

We administer intellectual property (IP) laws & empower MSMEs, innovators & creatives through IP education🚀Protect Your Passion. 💡 The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) was established in January 2001 by virtue of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office Act, 2001. JIPO acquired its status as a statutory body on February 1, 2002 and is an agency of the Ministry
of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

🌱 How do we ensure the results of technical assistance programmes continue to make an impact long after a project ends?J...
02/09/2026

🌱 How do we ensure the results of technical assistance programmes continue to make an impact long after a project ends?

Join the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for the webinar “Sustainability of Results in Technical Assistance Programs” on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Jamaica Time).

The webinar will explore practical strategies for sustaining the results of technical assistance and capacity-building programmes, including the continued use of project outputs, expansion of programme benefits and approaches that help prevent valuable outcomes from being lost once a project ends.

🇯🇲 JIPO’s Executive Director, Ms. Lilyclaire Bellamy, will be present, sharing Jamaica’s experience and perspectives.

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (Jamaica Time)
💻 Online via Zoom
🔗 Register for the webinar⁠� (Link in Bio)
Sustainability Jamaica

Happy Independence Day, Jamaica!Today, we celebrate our nation's freedom, our rich culture, and the creativity that make...
06/08/2026

Happy Independence Day, Jamaica!

Today, we celebrate our nation's freedom, our rich culture, and the creativity that makes Jamaica unique.

At JIPO, we're proud to support the brands, inventions, innovations and creative works that help move Jamaica forward.

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

⚽ The game is bigger than 90 minutes.Behind every jersey, logo, product design, piece of equipment and new invention is ...
06/08/2026

⚽ The game is bigger than 90 minutes.

Behind every jersey, logo, product design, piece of equipment and new invention is something valuable. Intellectual property helps businesses protect and monetise that value.

Join JIPO for the free webinar:

WINNING WITH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
From the World Cup to the World Stage

Learn how Trade Marks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Patents and Utility Models create opportunities for brands, businesses and innovators on and off the pitch.

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
💻 Live on Zoom

Register now:
Scan QR Code or click Link in Bio

Patents Business Football

📢 Holiday Closure NoticePlease be advised that the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will be closed on Thursda...
05/08/2026

📢 Holiday Closure Notice

Please be advised that the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will be closed on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in observance of Jamaica's Independence Day.

Normal business operations will resume on Friday, August 7, 2026.

We wish everyone a safe, enjoyable and patriotic Independence Day celebration.

🇯🇲 Happy Independence Day from the JIPO family!

Today, we honour the courage, resilience and determination of the men, women and children whose fight for freedom shaped...
01/08/2026

Today, we honour the courage, resilience and determination of the men, women and children whose fight for freedom shaped Jamaica's history.

Emancipation Day reminds us that freedom is more than a moment in time. It is the opportunity to create, innovate and build a lasting legacy. At JIPO, we celebrate the ingenuity of Jamaicans and encourage every creator, entrepreneur and innovator to protect the ideas that move our nation forward.

As we reflect on the sacrifices of those who came before us, let us continue to transform our creativity into opportunities for growth and national development.

Happy Emancipation Day from the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office.

A good friend celebrates your success.A great friend reminds you to protect it.A best friend points you to JIPO. 😉Some f...
30/07/2026

A good friend celebrates your success.
A great friend reminds you to protect it.
A best friend points you to JIPO. 😉

Some friendships just make sense. 🤝

Your business and your Trade Mark are one of them.

You've worked hard to build your brand. Protect your business name, logo and other distinctive brand elements by registering your Trade Mark with JIPO.

This International Friendship Day, celebrate the partnerships that help your ideas and businesses grow.

Think. Imagine. Create. Innovate.

Happy World MSME Day! Strong MSMEs build strong economies, and intellectual property can help businesses grow, compete a...
27/06/2026

Happy World MSME Day! Strong MSMEs build strong economies, and intellectual property can help businesses grow, compete and thrive.

From protecting your brand to unlocking new opportunities for partnerships and financing, IP is a powerful business tool for entrepreneurs and innovators.

Swipe through to discover 5 ways intellectual property can help your MSME grow and learn how JIPO can support your journey.

Your creations. Your business. Your intellectual property.

Today, on World MSME Day, we celebrate the entrepreneurs, innovators, creators and small businesses that drive Jamaica's...
27/06/2026

Today, on World MSME Day, we celebrate the entrepreneurs, innovators, creators and small businesses that drive Jamaica's economy.

Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises are at the heart of innovation, job creation and economic growth. Protecting your ideas, brands, designs and creative works is essential to building a sustainable and competitive business.

At JIPO, we remain committed to supporting Jamaican MSMEs through intellectual property protection, awareness and advisory services that help businesses grow, compete and thrive.

Your creations have value. Protect them. Happy World MSME Day!

🎵 You create the music. Do you know how to protect it?Celebrate   with JIPO. Join our free zoom webinar on Wednesday Jul...
27/06/2026

🎵 You create the music. Do you know how to protect it?

Celebrate with JIPO. Join our free zoom webinar on Wednesday July 1, 2026 @ 11AM to learn how Copyright and Related Rights can help safeguard Jamaica's musical legacy an generate income.

Registration is FREE! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register.

https://zoom.us/meeting/89117164890?meetingMasterEventId=-uxponSNSCq29AYHOFU-oA

It’s almost here! ⚽️🔥IP Week 2026 is just around the corner, April 26 – May 2, 2026We can’t wait to celebrate with you!T...
09/04/2026

It’s almost here! ⚽️🔥

IP Week 2026 is just around the corner, April 26 – May 2, 2026
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Take a look at what we have planned and get ready to be part of the action.

Registration opening soon. Stay tuned.

📅 Sunday, April 26
We kick things off with the World IP Day Church Service and Launch. A moment of reflection, inspiration, and a national call to protect the ideas that move Jamaica forward.

📅 Monday, April 27 (Morning)
‘Protecting the Game’ IP Forum explores how intellectual property safeguards teams, brands, and the business of sport.

📅 Monday, April 27 (Evening)
‘Fit for the Game’ Workout Session gets us moving. A high-energy session focused on community, wellness, and performance.

📅 Tuesday, April 28
‘Own Your Game’ IP and Sport Webinar Series. Learn how to protect your brand, your content, and your competitive edge.

📅 Wednesday, April 29
Gamechangers: IP & Sports Symposium & Showcase. Big ideas, bold innovation, and the people shaping the future of sport.

📅 Thursday, April 30
‘Capture the Moment’ Workshop. Learn how copyright protects content, storytelling, and sports media.

📅 Friday, May 1
‘Engineered to Win’ Webinar. Discover how innovation and patents drive performance and push boundaries in sport.

nd the conversation continues beyond the week:

📰 Sunday Gleaner – May 3
📰 Jamaica Observer – May 10
Catch highlights, insights, and expert perspectives from IP Week 2026.
Available for purchase wherever newspapers are sold.

Ready, Set, Innovate. 🚀
Join us and be part of the movement.

Address

18 Trafalgar Road
Kingston

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 15:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 15:30
Thursday 09:00 - 15:30
Friday 09:00 - 15:00

Telephone

+18769461300

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