Solomon Islands Trademark Information

Solomon Islands is a sovereign state in Oceania, east of Papua New Guinea. The population is estimated at 523,000 with a GDP of $1.51 billion.

The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the most bitter fighting of World War II occurred on this archipelago. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malfeasance, and endemic crime have undermined stability and civil society. In June 2003, then Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA sought the assistance of Australia in reestablishing law and order; the following month, an Australian-led multinational force arrived to restore peace and disarm ethnic militias. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) has generally been effective in restoring law and order and rebuilding government institutions.

Trademarks are assigned through the Registrar-General's Office, Ministry of Police and Justice. Solomon Islands is not a member of the Madrid Protocol. A trademark is valid for 10 years and may be renewed for further periods of 10 years each.