Guyana Intellectual Property Office website
Guyana Intellectual Property Office website: https://dcra.gov.gy
Guyana’s intellectual property competent authority is the **Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority (DCRA)**, official website: [https://dcra.gov.gy](https://dcra.gov.gy). Mandated by acts passed by the Parliament of Guyana, DCRA consists of two core divisions: the Deeds Registry and the Commercial Registry. Intellectual‑property‑related affairs are administered by the Intellectual Property Department under the Commercial Registry. Its head office locates in Georgetown, the national capital, with sub‑registries across multiple administrative regions of Guyana.
DCRA undertakes registration, filing and administrative governance for trademarks, patents, industrial designs, geographical indications and copyright nationwide. Beyond intellectual property, it also handles registration of companies, business names, partnerships, real‑estate deeds, mortgage‑lease documents and trade unions, acting as a one‑stop public registry integrating IP administration, commercial entity registration and real‑property recording.
In accordance with national intellectual‑property statutes, DCRA processes applications, conducts substantive and formal examinations, maintains official registries and archives, and regulates local intellectual‑property agents. It delivers public services including registry enquiry and certificate issuance, providing institutional IP safeguards for domestic innovation and commercial activities in Guyana。
