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“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 and aiming…
View ArticleThis is my motto!
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 your ownership…
View ArticleAnd now, why do you oppose?
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 and a…
View ArticleDance it off!
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! All the…
View ArticleMeasure 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 protected? Just…
View ArticleRegistro de diseño industrial en República Dominicana
¿Qué puede ser registrado como diseño industrial? Un diseño de un producto industrial o artesanal, es decir: pupitre, ropa, electrodoméstico, escritorio, librero, lámpara… ¿Cuál debe ser la función...
View ArticleIndustrial 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… What should…
View Article¿Quién es el dueño de la patente?
La Propiedad Intelectual dominicana contiene diferentes normas relativas al creador y el titular, en circunstancias generales son la misma persona. Sin embargo, la titularidad puede variar de acuerdo...
View ArticleWho’s the patent owner?
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 according to…
View ArticleDirector de Innovación
¡Descubra el potencial de su empresa! La innovación no es algo que viene por sí solo cuando no lo estas buscando. Necesitas invertir en investigación, trabajar, trabajar, trabajar y trabajar otra vez...
View ArticleChief 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 and then…
View Article¿Mi invención es patentable?
De acuerdo a la Ley 20-00 sobre Propiedad Industrial, una invención puede ser patentable cuando las siguientes condiciones se cumplen: Novedad: la invención no puede haber sido divulgada o hecha...
View ArticleCan I patent my invention?
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 made accessible…
View ArticleComputer programs protection in Dominican Republic
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 program? The…
View ArticleDefense against trademark cancellation request
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 request, you…
View Article¿Hasta dónde puedo llegar con mi marca registrada?
Saber los derechos que tienes como titular de una marca registrada es tan importante como conocer sus límites. A la hora de ejercer la protección sobre la misma debes tener en cuenta que NO puedes...
View ArticleHow far can I go with my registered trademark?
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 in mind…
View ArticleDispute resolution for .do
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 the World…
View ArticleThe greatness of being famous
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 that a…
View ArticleConfusamente similar
Para responder objeciones u oposiciones al registro de una marca, es de vital importancia saber identificar cuándo una es igual o confusamente similar a otra. El examen lo podemos dirigir a dos...
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