DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
trade mark information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International classification, Nice Classification;
Multi-class;
Goods and services may be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the registration date and every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority claims;
PCT national phase.
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Duration
Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from their effective filing date; this term can be extended for a maximum of 3 further years when there has been an unreasonable delay in the grant of the patent, or of the grant of the relevant marketing authorisation for a pharmaceutical product.
Renewal
Payable on the 2nd anniversary of the filing date and annually thereafter.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Duration
Designs registrations have an initial term of 5 years from their filing date, and this term is renewable for two further periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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