Chief Innovation Officer
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
Author: leticiacaminero
Lawyer, arbitrator, domain name panelist, writer and blogger. Cambridge University and PUCMM alumma. Passionate about Intellectual Property, Technology, International Trade and Entrepreneurship.
World IP Day || Día Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual
Why do you want it if you don’t use it? – Dominican Republic
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
Who’s the patent owner? – 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
Industrial design registration in Dominican Republic
What can be register as an industrial design? A design of an industrial or artisanal product, such as: school chair, clothe, home appliance, desk, bookcase, lamp… … Continue reading Industrial design registration in Dominican Republic
Action!
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!
Measure your intellectual value
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
Mide tu valor intelectual
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
Dance it off! – Dominican Republic
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
And now, why do you oppose? – 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
Patent? But I already published my invention! – 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
This is my motto! – 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
Copyright registration in 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
Registro de derecho de autor en República Dominicana
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
Trending fashion – Dominican Republic
“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
Shh… keep it a secret!
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!
If my trademark is registered by another – Dominican Republic
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
Trademark registration in Dominican Republic
Trademark registration in Dominican Republic is a four step process: application, examination, application publication and registration certificate. Step 1: Application.- A written request specifying the sign, … Continue reading Trademark registration in Dominican Republic
Registro de marca en República Dominicana
El registro de marca en la República Dominicana es un proceso de cuatro pasos: aplicación, examen, publicación de la aplicación y certificado de registro. Paso 1: Aplicación.- Una solicitud por escrito especificando el signo, la clasificación de los productos y servicios (Clasificación … Continue reading Registro de marca en República Dominicana
Intangible assets
Every business (yes every business) has intangible assets, which may increase its market value, competition and efficiency. It is not about registering before the national, regional … Continue reading Intangible assets
