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About the Law Firm
The Law Firm of Marissa F. Longsworth (LFMFL) is located in Belize City, Belize; and, is led by Ms. Marissa F. Longsworth, an experienced Attorney-at-Law with over 12 years in the field. Ms. Longsworth has spent 9+ years in private practice in Belize after 3 years working in both the public and private sectors in Jamaica.
Ms. Longsworth is recognized as an authority in Internet & Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law. Her post-graduate qualifications and extensive experience in these areas, gained within and outside of Belize, have solidified her reputation.
At LFMFL, we leverage technology to ensure reliable and continuous service to our clients, regardless of their time zone.
We handle a wide range of tasks for our clients, including corporate registrations, commercial negotiations, litigation support, trademark and patent applications, land transactions and other legal services primarily tailored to commercial entities.
Our expertise extends to cutting-edge areas such as e-commerce, technology, broadcasting, and the creative industries.
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Commercial Law and Company Registrations/TransactionsExperience and Expertise: - Licensed Registered Agent with the Financial Services Commission to perform transactions with the Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR). - Offering advice and assistance to corporate clients in Belize for 7+ years.
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Intellectual Property LawExperience and Expertise: - Belize Intellectual Property Office (BELIPO)-registered Trade Mark & Patent Agent with over seven (7) years’ experience in IP registrations and transactions in Belize; - Former Consultant on several intellectual property projects for entities including, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA), Government of Belize and Non-Governmental Organization(s). - Former Manager of the Copyright & Related Rights Directorate at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Kingston, Jamaica; - Current Deputy Chairperson of the Cayman Islands Tribunals on (1) Copyright; (2) Trade Mark Appeals; and (3) Design Rights. - Certified Completion of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Advanced Course on Intellectual Property Management (2015); - Certified Completion of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) & British Copyright Council Course on Advanced Copyright & Related Rights (2014);
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Internet, Telecommunications & Technology LawExperience and Expertise: - Holder of a Master of Laws [LL.M] in Internet Law & Policy (Merit) from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland (2014); - Certified Completion of University of the West Indies Open Campus and the Jamaica Defence Force Cybersecurity Workshop: Pathways to Managing Cyber Vulnerabilities (2019); - Legal Advisor in private practice for over five (5) years to multiple clients in the areas of broadcasting, telecommunications and e-commerce.
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Land Transactions and Property NegotiationsExperience with land transactions of varying values, in the following circumstances: - Registered and unregistered properties (title and conveyance transactions) - Properties under probate - Subdivision and strata transactions - Corporate ownership of property
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Other Practice AreasExperience and Expertise: - 7+ years' experience practising in Belize with involvement in matters concerning: - Wills & Probate - Employment Law - Marine Vessel Clearance and Licensing
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Notarial Services- Notarisation of documents for satisfaction of foreign requirements - Witnessing the execution of documents, verifying authenticity of signatures - Notarial certificates - Arranging ‘apostille’ legalisation, embassy and consulate legalisation
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