Intellectual Property Notice

1. Ownership

All intellectual property rights in the content, design, structure, and functionality of this Website and in the publications, frameworks, diagnostic instruments, indices, methodologies, and analytical tools described herein are owned by The Forrester Group (Guyana), Inc. and are used in commerce through its advisory division, Forrester Consulting Group (“FCG”). These rights are protected by the Copyright Act of Guyana (Cap 67:01), the Trade Marks Act of Guyana, and applicable international intellectual property treaties. Robert D. Forrester is the original author of all literary works and retains moral rights pursuant to the Copyright Act.

2. Copyright

© 2024–2026 The Forrester Group (Guyana), Inc. All rights reserved.

All written content, reports, analyses, strategic frameworks, diagnostic instruments, scoring methodologies, and data compilations published by FCG are original literary works in which copyright subsists automatically from the date of creation under the Guyana Copyright Act. No registration is required for copyright to exist. Any unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or public communication of these works constitutes infringement.

3. Trademarks

The following names, marks, and logos are trademarks or service marks of The Forrester Group (Guyana), Inc. (whether registered or unregistered):

• Forrester Consulting Group™
• FCG™
• The Forrester Group™
• Go Strategies for the Caribbean™
• Go Strategies™
• Caribbean Spirit Diagnostic™
• The 28 Laws of Caribbean Spirit™
• Caribbean Digital Commerce Readiness Index™ (CDCRI)
• Guyana Construction Cost Index™ (GCCI)
• Guyana Fuel Price & Supply Index™ (GFPSI)
• Petro-Digital Readiness Index™ (PDRI)
• CARICOM Leadership Effectiveness Index™ (CLEI)
• EntreprenScale™
• GreenGrowth360™
• LocalContent Readiness Index™
• AgroValue360™
• PPP Viability Readiness Matrix™
• HeritageInvest Framework™
• Human Capital Navigator™
• Sovereign Systems Vault™
• LexPort LegalGrid™
• Hinge State Doctrine™
• FCG Data Intelligence Platform™
• Go-Governance Diagnostic Toolkit™
• Dragon Reader’s Practitioner’s Handbook™
• Maroon Fire™
• Forrester Maritime™
• Forrester Construction™
• Forrester Real Estate Solutions™
• Forrester Training Solutions™
• Regalien Finance and Investment Group™

Use of the ™ symbol indicates a claim of trademark rights. Use of the ® symbol (if and when it appears) indicates a mark that has been formally registered with the Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority (DCRA) of Guyana. The absence of the ™ or ® symbol does not constitute a waiver of trademark rights.

4. Diagnostic Instruments and Scoring Methodologies

FCG’s proprietary diagnostic instruments, indices, and scoring methodologies constitute original compilations and literary works protected by copyright. The structure, organisation, weighting algorithms, scoring rubrics, and interpretive frameworks of these instruments are trade secrets of FCG. Access is available only under a separate FCG Diagnostic Tool Licence Agreement. Unauthorised access, reproduction, reverse engineering, or use of FCG diagnostic instruments is strictly prohibited.

5. Licensing

FCG intellectual property is available for licensing under the following categories:

5.1 Publication Licence: permission to reproduce, translate, or adapt FCG publications for specified purposes and territories.

5.2 Diagnostic Tool Licence: permission to administer FCG diagnostic instruments within a specified organisation or jurisdiction.

5.3 Training Licence: permission to deliver FCG training curricula and course materials.

5.4 Data Subscription: access to FCG Data Intelligence Platform products under a subscription agreement.

For licensing enquiries, contact: robert@forresterconsultgy.com.

6. Reporting Infringement

If you become aware of any unauthorised use of FCG intellectual property, please notify us immediately at robert@forresterconsultgy.com with details of the infringing use, the location where it appears, and your contact information. FCG takes all IP infringement seriously and will pursue all available remedies under the laws of Guyana and applicable international law.

7. Governing Law

This Intellectual Property Notice is governed by the laws of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, including the Copyright Act (Cap 67:01) and the Trade Marks Act. Any dispute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Georgetown, Guyana.