Intellectual Property is unique in providing various protection mechanisms, either by completely protecting a creation or just parts of it. This is the case of the … Continue reading The title is also protected – Dominican Republic
Infographic concerning the basic elements of Intellectual Property. click image to enlarge Versión en español | Spanish version Continue reading Intellectual Property 101 – Dominican Republic
All or one of the economic rights from works protected by copyright or related rights may be transferred (assigned) freely and individually by written contract. Since … Continue reading Assignment: copyright or related rights – Dominican Republic
The effort, time and resources invested for developing a plant variety with improved properties (withstand pests, changes in the ground…), may be protected as a plant … Continue reading Plant variety protection – Dominican Republic
If you make original photos, your work may be protected under copyright law. This protection grants moral and economic rights over the photograph. The original photo … Continue reading Protect your photo – Dominican Republic
A successful business model generating value for its creator, company and even to its economic sector, must be protected and maintained under the ownership of the … Continue reading Keep the ownership of your business model – Dominican Republic
Related rights can be summarized as providing exclusive rights associated to copyright, but different. Who enjoys related rights? Particularly: 1. Performers 2. Producers of phonograms (sound … Continue reading Related Rights – Dominican Republic
The producer of the audiovisual work (including cinematographic) will have the following exclusive rights: For obtaining economic benefit, they can fix and reproduce the work to … Continue reading Rights of film producers – Dominican Republic
The film is included in the Dominican legislation as an audiovisual work with a special regulation on copyright. Unless otherwise agreed the following applies to … Continue reading The film owner – Dominican Republic
For each purpose we have a distinctive sign. Each of these legal forms are designed to specifically protect the sign as it is used in commerce. … Continue reading Differences between distinctive signs – Dominican Republic
The provisions of Creative Commons (CC) offer synthetic copyright licenses. Perfect for those wishing to authorize the operation or use of their work (economic rights), without … Continue reading Creative Commons in Dominican Republic
Where and how a product is made means an added value in itself. Recognizing the importance of these attributes the appellation of origin focuses on protecting … Continue reading Appellation of origin – Dominican Republic
Before signing a license agreement on either trademarks or patents, keep in mind that if you do not leave certain key points clear in the contract … Continue reading Trademarks and patents: legal regime for licenses – Dominican Republic
The R in a circle ® or any other indication to identify registered trademarks are not explicitly required in the Dominican Industrial Property Law, therefore no … Continue reading What about the ®? – Dominican Republic
High market value is usually the main goal of products and services providers. Quality or certain properties distinguish them from others and causes a positive impression to the … Continue reading Certification Mark – Dominican Republic
The newly enacted Law concerning Personal Data Protection No. 172-13 regulates gathering, handling, accessing, transferring, updating and annulling of personal information. Scope All personal data in … Continue reading New Law concerning Personal Data Protection – Dominican Republic
Within the provisions balancing copyright and right to information, education and culture is the prerogative to declare a work as public utility given to its great … Continue reading Copyrighted work taken by the State – Dominican Republic
Apart from only having a limited duration of twenty (20) years, maintained through payment of annual fees, the holder may lose its patent if: The invention … Continue reading Loss of patent – Dominican Republic
Since the protection of industrial property (trademarks, patents, industrial designs…) is generally granted by registration, both Dominican law as well as various international treaties establish the … Continue reading Priority – Dominican Republic
The copyrighted work in the public domain may be used freely, however, the author should always be recognized as such and the work should not be … Continue reading Public domain – Dominican Republic
To answer an objection or opposition to a trademark registration, identifying when a trademark is identical or confusingly similar to another is of vital importance. The … Continue reading Confusingly similar – Dominican Republic
As for many things in life, being famous may offer plenty advantages for a distinctive sign (trademark, trade name, slogan, logo…) The Dominican Republic legislation considers … Continue reading The greatness of being famous – Dominican Republic
Following the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy for .do and Implementation Rules any dispute resolution between trademarks and domain names will be in charge of … Continue reading Dispute resolution for .do
In an earlier post about patent ownership, I mentioned that there are different dispositions regarding ownership of Intellectual Property in the Dominican Republic. The Law No. … Continue reading Who owns the copyrighted work? – Dominican Republic
To know your rights as a trademark holder is as important as to know your limits. When you exercise the protection over your registered trademark please bear … Continue reading How far can I go with my registered trademark? – Dominican Republic
If you have a significant amount of time without using or just barely using your registered trademark and “out of nowhere” comes a non-use trademark cancellation … Continue reading Defense against trademark cancellation request – Dominican Republic
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The professional or amateurs programmers may have their computer programs creations protected thanks to the Dominican Copyright Law No. 65-00. Key questions: What is a computer … Continue reading Computer programs protection in Dominican Republic
According to the Law 20-00 of Industrial Property an invention may be patented when these conditions are met: Novelty: the invention has not been disclosed or … Continue reading Can I patent my invention? – Dominican Republic
Discover your business potential! Innovation is not just something that comes by itself when you are not looking. You need to invest research, work, work, work … Continue reading Chief Innovation Officer
You found a trademark for your product/service, BUT there is an identical or confusingly similar trademark already registered (that you never have seen in the marketplace). … Continue reading Why do you want it if you don’t use it? – Dominican Republic
Dominican Intellectual Property has several rules regarding the creator and the owner, in general circumstances they are one of the same. However, ownership rules may vary … Continue reading Who’s the patent owner? – Dominican Republic
What can be register as an industrial design? A design of an industrial or artisanal product, such as: school chair, clothes, home appliance, desk, bookcase, lamp… … Continue reading Industrial design registration in Dominican Republic
Magic exists and lives on film, each day it makes us discover unimaginable wonders and feelings. The Dominican Republic has taken the initiative to embrace this … Continue reading Action!
Accepting the idea (which shouldn’t be too hard) that you may have in front of your eyes valuable assets you should ask yourself: What can be … Continue reading Measure your intellectual value
Aceptando la idea (la cual no debe ser muy difícil) que tú tienes al frente de tus ojos activos con valor, debes preguntarte: ¿Qué debe ser protegido? Solo para mencionar algunos: Signos que identifican tu negocio, producto/servicio, establecimiento… Nuevo producto … Continue reading Mide tu valor intelectual
If you are blessed with the talent to dance and to create incredible steps, you may be protected by the Dominican Copyright Law No. 65-00. Yes! … Continue reading Dance it off! – Dominican Republic
The registration process started without any problems, ONAPI had no objection and you successfully completed their examination. Everything was perfect until your trademark application was published … Continue reading And now, why do you oppose? – Dominican Republic
You invented a product or process and then you (or somebody) share it with the world… After you get some acknowledgment for your invention someone (may … Continue reading Patent? But I already published my invention! – Dominican Republic
If you are thinking on identifying your business, product or service with a catchy phrase that will differentiate you in the vast Dominican market, please claim … Continue reading This is my motto! – Dominican Republic
Creating an original work is just the beginning, the moment after is done you start thinking “what if…?” What if I can’t prove my authorship? What … Continue reading Copyright registration in Dominican Republic
Crear una obra original es solo el comienzo, después que está hecha se empieza a preguntar “¿Qué pasa si…?” ¿Qué pasa si no puedo probar mi autoría? ¿Qué pasa si alguien reclama que la obra es suya? ¿Qué pasa si … Continue reading Registro de derecho de autor en República Dominicana
“I create, therefore I register” Some may think that the fashion industry has an easy job which involves little or no originality, only copying past tendencies … Continue reading Trending fashion – Dominican Republic
In your business you have developed a new process, method or product that gives you significant advantage against your competition. Great! No? After meeting with patent … Continue reading Shh… keep it a secret!
Years or months after receiving your trademark registration certificate you learn that another person has managed to obtain registration of an identical or confusingly similar trademark … Continue reading If my trademark is registered by another – Dominican Republic
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