Trade Marks and Copyright 2026

HAITI Law and Practice Contributed by: Vanessa Abdel-Razak, Ludsen Saint-Phar and Webster Registre, Cabinet Abdel-Razak & Associés

Cabinet Abdel-Razak & Associés is a boutique busi- ness and intellectual property law firm with a com - pact team of attorneys and legal professionals based in Haiti, and operating through a trusted international network to serve regional and cross-border clients. The firm advises on trade mark and copyright law and broader commercial and regulatory matters, with closely related expertise in corporate structuring, distribution and licensing agreements, and dispute resolution. Its intellectual property practice covers

trade mark prosecution and portfolio management, oppositions and cancellation proceedings, infringe - ment actions, and strategic advisory work for both lo - cal and international rights holders. The firm regularly supports multinational companies and brand own - ers, and investors entering or operating in the Haitian market. Recent work includes assisting international brand owners with trade mark filings and enforce - ment in Haiti, advising distributors on IP protection and market entry strategies.

Authors

Vanessa Abdel-Razak is the founder and managing partner of Abdel-Razak & Associés and a business and intellectual property lawyer based in Haiti. She advises local and international clients on trade mark

Ludsen Saint-Phar is an attorney at Abdel-Razak & Associés, where he focuses on commercial litigation and regulatory matters. His practice includes assisting with commercial disputes, contract analysis and

and copyright protection, licensing, distribution and broader commercial and regulatory matters, with particular experience in cross-border transactions and market entry strategies. Her practice covers trade mark prosecution, portfolio management, oppositions, enforcement and IP-driven commercial agreements. Vanessa is fluent in French, English, Spanish and Haitian Creole, allowing her to advise a diverse international clientele across multiple jurisdictions. She is active in professional and business organisations and is widely recognised for delivering strategic, commercially focused legal advice to both emerging ventures and established companies.

regulatory compliance, contributing to both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Ludsen is valued for his rigorous legal analysis, his practical approach to problem solving, and his ability to support on complex matters involving both local and international clients across a range of industries.

Webster Registre is a jurist at Abdel- Razak & Associés, supporting the firm’s intellectual property and business law practice. He assists with trade mark prosecution and legal research. Webster is also involved in

corporate and regulatory assignments, including company formation, compliance reviews and contract support. He brings a detail-oriented and diligent approach to his work and plays a key role in ensuring efficient handling of client matters.

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