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10 Dec Fair Trade and Fair Competition Finally Here
After many years, the long-awaited Fair Trading Act (Chap. 81:13 of the laws of Trinidad and Tobago, the FTA or the Act) has finally been brought fully into force. The Act was first partially proclaimed in 2007. While...
19 Mar MERGER UPDATE: T&T MERGER CONTROL LEARNINGS FROM THE PAST THREE YEARS
By Glenn Hamel-Smith & Jeanelle Pran Changes in corporate structures are often fueled by globalization, technological advancements and economic instability. Global deal-making, through mergers and acquisitions and similar transactions, can define some companies, change the face of entire...
05 Dec NAVIGATING A MINEFIELD – THE CHANGING FACE OF BRAND PROTECTION IN WORLD CUP 2022
By FANTA PUNCH While the excitement of World Cup Qatar 2022 grips us all, recent events demonstrate some of the cultural, political and societal nuances that impact brand commercialization at one of the world’s most lucrative sporting events....
29 Aug A Unified Caribbean Region: What are your rights?
An American abolitionist once said that, “The greatest praise [a] government can win is that its citizens know their rights and dare to maintain them.” While the rights of individuals have greatly evolved since the 19th century, the...
04 Jul Carnival is Bacchanal: A Controversy over Intellectual Property Rights
Last month, moves by well-known actor Michael B. Jordan to trademark the name ‘J’ouvert’ in the United States sparked online condemnation within the local community and cultural experts over the inappropriateness of a foreign person or entity seeking...
31 Jan Merger Control – Getting the Guidance for Merger Transactions
In the current prevailing and uncertain economic paradigm, some companies might be motivated to secure survival or growth by pursuing mergers, joint ventures, sales, or acquisitions. Such opportunities might enhance future growth prospects by taking advantage of synergies...
10 Dec HEAR THAT TIGER ROAR: PROTECTING YOUR BRAND
Tiger Woods’ made an exciting comeback last week by winning his 5th Master’s Tournament and 15th major title. It was a marked change from the position that he found himself in a few years ago, when his personal...