Trade name – Dominican Republic
The definition is quite simple: name representing a business. However, its usage and scope may be regarded as more complex than a simple requirement for incorporating … Continue reading Trade name – Dominican Republic
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Open Source in Dominican Republic
Open Source allows access to the source code of a software under specific distribution terms approved by the Open Source Initiative. In general each of the licenses … Continue reading Open Source in Dominican Republic
The title is also protected – Dominican Republic
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
Protect your photo – 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
Keep the ownership of your business model – 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 – 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
Rights of film producers – 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 owner – 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
Differences between distinctive signs – 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
Appellation of origin – 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
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Trademarks and patents: legal regime for licenses – 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
What about the ®? – 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
Certification Mark – 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
Loss of patent – 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
Priority – 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
Confusingly similar – 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
The greatness of being famous – 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
How far can I go with my registered trademark? – 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
Defense against trademark cancellation request – 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
Can I patent my invention? – 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
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
Intangible Law 