Firm Profile

Sjiem Fat & Mahabir was founded in 1999 in Paramaribo, Suriname by Mrs. Myra V.O. Sjiem Fat and Mr. Ram Mahabir. This firm emerged from Dr. Paul V. Sjiem Fat Law Offices.
Dr. Paul V. Sjiem Fat practiced law in Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles, since he became a lawyer in 1950. In 1990, he started his Trademark firm in Suriname.
After retiring in 1999, his clients were assigned to Sjiem Fat & Mahabir Trademark Consultants N.V. This was an extensive operation due to the transfer of numerous files.
Since its establishment, Sjiem Fat & Mahabir has developed into a respectful and great firm.

In 2004, Mr. Chander S. Mahabir joined Sjiem Fat & Mahabir. Mr. Mahabir is a member of the International Trademark Association.

Benelux Trademarks
Sjiem Fat & Mahabir offers direct trademark filings in the Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg). The three countries are separate jurisdictions, but must be considered one jurisdiction for the purpose of trademarks. The Benelux is part of the European Union.
The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property is the official office for the registration of trademarks, designs and drawings in the Benelux countries.

CARICOM Trademarks
The firm also offers trademark services in the Caribbean Community, The CARICOM. The CARICOM is the organization of Caribbean States, consisting of 15 countries. Our firm counts with an ample network of Associates extended through all Caribbean nations, allowing us to file applications not only in Suriname, but also in the rest of the Caribbean Community, without loss of efficiency while maintaining a contained costs Policy.

Sjiem Fat & Mahabir is a full-service Intellectual Property firm and business consultancy that advises and represents the interests of businesses and individual clients.

Sjiem Fat & Mahabir is a member of the International Trademark Association.

Intellectual Property
Sjiem Fat & Mahabir can assist you with the following trademark services:

Registration of trademarks
Renewal of trademark registrations
Recordal of assignment, change of name or address
Availability search
Filing for opposition
Legal advice