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The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Dominican Republic Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in the Dominican Republic Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in the Dominican Republic, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in the Dominican Republic and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in the Dominican Republic after filing?
The application process consists of three main phases: examination, publication, and registration.
- compliance with formal requirements
- correct classification
- clarity of the application
- lack of descriptiveness
- distinctiveness of the mark
- absence of deceptiveness
- conflicts with existing registrations
- any absolute grounds for objection
- the trademark
- applicant's name
- application number
- date of application
- goods or services covered
- trademark representation
Is it necessary to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You don't need to use your trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
What steps must I take to meet the usage requirement for a trademark?
To satisfy the use requirement, a trademark must be actively used in commerce within three years of its registration date. This use should be substantial and occur within the relevant jurisdiction.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants the following rights:
- Exclusive use of the trademark
- Ability to oppose later conflicting trademark applications
- Ability to cancel later conflicting trademark registrations
- Right to sue for trademark infringement
- Right to license the trademark to others
- Ability to request customs to seize counterfeit goods
- Right to seek compensation for trademark infringement
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the day it is published.
It lasts until 45 days after the publication date.
Certainly! Here's a rewritten version of the question: "Is it necessary for me to sign a Power of Attorney?"
Yes, you need to sign a power of attorney.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
Typically, it takes about 3 months to get a trademark registered, as long as there are no objections or oppositions.
Can you claim priority in the Dominican Republic?
- The applicant's home country must be part of the Paris Convention.
- The application in the home country must have been filed no more than 6 months before the filing date in the Dominican Republic.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years starting from the date it is registered.
What are the reasons for which a registration can be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Ownership rights
- The mark is descriptive
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
- The mark serves a functional purpose
- Copyright infringement
- Famous or well-known mark
- Protection of national symbols, flags, and other state emblems
- Representation of the mark's owner
- Trade names
- Registered design rights
- Rights in a personal name
- The mark is generic
- The mark includes a geographical indication
- The mark violates public policy or moral standards
- Non-use of the mark
Does registering a trademark in the Dominican Republic provide me with any legal rights?
To have rights to a trademark in the Dominican Republic, you must register it. The country operates on a 'first to file' basis.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
The following parties can challenge a trademark application:
- The holder of a prior right
- Any individual
If I register my trademark in the Dominican Republic, will it be protected in other countries?
Your trademark registration is only valid within the Dominican Republic.
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