Trademark registration in Dominican Republic, trademark search in Dominican Republic, trademark protection in Dominican Republic

• Trademark Search in Dominican Republic
  
  Trademark search conducted by our patent attorneys will secure a successful trademark registration and a better trademark protection.
• Trademark Registration & Trademark Certificate in Dominican Republic
  
  Trademark registration done by our trade mark attorneys will help you obtain the best trademark protection. Our trade mark attorneys will register your national trademarks, WIPO - international trademarks and CTM - european trademarks.
• Trademark Renewal in Dominican Republic
  
  Trademark renewal in due time is essential for preservation of the trademark protection.
• Trademark Certificate (when requested separately) in Dominican Republic
  
  Trademark certificate proofs trademark ownership.
• Appeal Against a Final Refusal in Dominican Republic
  
  Appeal against a final refusal

Trademark Registration in Dominican Republic: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Dominican Republic:

- Power of attorney legalized up to the to the Dominican Consulate. 
- Design of the trademark in JPEG format in case of a graphical trademark (not required for word mark).
- The detaliation of goods and/or services for witch the trademark will be registered or the classes in case they are known according to the local Classification..
- Details of the trademark owner (name, address, registration number).
- Invoicing details (name, address, fiscal number, registration number).
- Information related to the previously filed by you trademarks, in order to benefit of the priority date and a certified copy of the priority document if it is the case. The priority under Paris Convention can be claimed in 10 years.

Trademark registration procedure in Dominican Republic:

The registration procedure lasts 6 months from filing to registration. The opposition period is 15 years from publication in the Official Gazette. The protection lasts 20 years from the filing date.

Other trademark procedures in Dominican Republic: 

Trademark renewal in Dominican Republic: The renewal application within 12 months before expiry. For the renewal we need the legalized power of attorney Dominican Republic .The time for the renewal is 10 days.
Trademark changes in Dominican Republic: For changing the name or the address we need the power of attorney duly legalized up to the Consulate under new name, and a copy of extract from the commercial register and copy of the Articles of Incorporation both showing the change of name legalized by Dominican Consul..
Trademark assignment in Dominican Republic: For the assignment we need the power of attorney signed by the assignee, legalized, the assignment document legalized. Nominal consideration is acceptable, no tax implications, no stamp duty, with Goodwill. Pending applications and unregistered marks may be assigned.
Trademark use in Dominican Republic: When a registered mark has not been continuously used for 1 year from the date of registration, a cancellation action may be filed by an interested person.

You may download our Power of Attorney here. However, it would be advisable to send us the details related to your name and address so that we will fill the form for you, for your convenience.

OTHER SERVICES:

1. Market watch for national, international and community trademarks that are registered in this country.
2. Translation services.
3. Valuation services and notoriety studies.

Trademark legislation of Dominican Republic

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