Jersey’s financial regulator is launching a new intellectual property (IP) register on 1 August 2026, in an effort to modernise Jersey’s IP framework and reduce the effort it takes for businesses to protect their intellectual property.
The regulator said that the new register will offer fully digital trade mark services from day one, with digital patent and design services to follow soon after, creating a single, simple system for all IP matters in Jersey.
It said updating the island’s primary trade mark law and introducing a modern IP register will:
- make it quicker and easier for businesses to protect their IP
- support innovation across all sectors
- strengthen Jersey’s international competitiveness
- reduce red tape through clear, digital processes
- provide meaningful improvements for firms operating across borders
Deputy Moz Scott, assistant minister for external relations, said: “I very much welcome today’s announcement by the Jersey Financial Services Commission on the launch of the modernised Intellectual Property register, planned for the 1st August this year.
“This is a very important step in modernising Jersey’s Intellectual Property offering and helps deliver an important priority of the Common Strategic Policy: to support the island’s economic wellbeing, by reducing red tape, enhancing opportunities for businesses, and strengthening Jersey’s international reputation.”
Beverley Kent, executive director of registry at the Jersey Financial Services Commission, added: “Launching the IP register…is a great example of how we’re modernising the registry to provide better digital services and clearer processes.
“By making it easier to protect intellectual property, we’re supporting innovation, encouraging new opportunities for growth and delivering on our commitment to excellent service. We look forward to working closely with industry as we take this step forward.”
