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Trade name – Dominican Republic

February 2, 2016August 3, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Copyright1 Comment

Protect your photo – Dominican Republic

May 8, 2015August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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Keep the ownership of your business model – Dominican Republic

February 9, 2015August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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 Rights3 Comments

Related Rights – Dominican Republic

January 28, 2015August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Entertainment Law2 Comments

Rights of film producers – Dominican Republic

November 30, 2014August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Entertainment Law1 Comment

The film owner – Dominican Republic

November 29, 2014August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Other Distinctive Signs2 Comments

Differences between distinctive signs – Dominican Republic

October 26, 2014August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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 origin1 Comment

Appellation of origin – Dominican Republic

July 11, 2014August 3, 2020 leticiacaminero

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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World Intellectual Property Day –|– Día Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual

April 26, 2014May 16, 2015 leticiacaminero

  http://www.wipo.int  Continue reading World Intellectual Property Day –|– Día Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual

Patent, Trademark2 Comments

Trademarks and patents: legal regime for licenses – Dominican Republic

April 16, 2014August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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What about the ®? – Dominican Republic

March 12, 2014August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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Certification Mark – Dominican Republic

March 2, 2014August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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Loss of patent – Dominican Republic

December 27, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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Confusingly similar – Dominican Republic

October 10, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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The greatness of being famous – Dominican Republic

September 9, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Information Technology Law, Trademark1 Comment

Dispute resolution for .do

August 20, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Trademark3 Comments

How far can I go with my registered trademark? – Dominican Republic

June 20, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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Defense against trademark cancellation request – Dominican Republic

June 4, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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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Can I patent my invention? – Dominican Republic

May 8, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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Chief Innovation Officer

April 29, 2013May 16, 2015 leticiacaminero

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

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World IP Day || Día Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual

April 26, 2013May 16, 2015 leticiacaminero

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Why do you want it if you don’t use it? – Dominican Republic

April 20, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Patent5 Comments

Who’s the patent owner? – Dominican Republic

April 17, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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 Designs3 Comments

Industrial design registration in Dominican Republic

April 13, 2013December 24, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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Measure your intellectual value

April 5, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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Mide tu valor intelectual

April 5, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Trademark2 Comments

And now, why do you oppose? – Dominican Republic

April 2, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Patent3 Comments

Patent? But I already published my invention! – Dominican Republic

March 25, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Other Distinctive Signs3 Comments

This is my motto! – Dominican Republic

March 22, 2013August 3, 2020 leticiacaminero

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, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Trademark4 Comments

Trending fashion – Dominican Republic

March 14, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

“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

Trademark2 Comments

If my trademark is registered by another – Dominican Republic

March 7, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

Trademark26 Comments

Trademark registration in Dominican Republic

March 1, 2013August 17, 2020 leticiacaminero

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

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