Whether you’re a small-batch rum maker in Barbados, a fashion designer in Trinidad, or a poet sharing your work online from Saint Lucia, you’re creating something valuable. Something that can be protected. That “something” is called Intellectual Property (IP) , and for Caribbean startups, it’s often the most valuable thing you own. 💡 What is Intellectual Property? Intellectual Property refers to the legal rights that protect creations of the mind. This includes: Trademark