Trademark Registration in Dominican Republic
Overview of Trademark Protection in Dominican Republic
The National Office of Industrial Property (ONAPI) oversees trademark registrations in the Dominican Republic (DR), granting businesses exclusive rights across the entire country with a single application.
Whether you’re a start-up or an established enterprise, securing your trademark in the Dominican Republic is a critical step in maintaining full rights to your brand. With its strategic position as a key player in the Caribbean and as a growing market in Latin America, the Dominican Republic offers strong legal enforcement for intellectual property. Protecting your trademark here not only safeguards your brand locally but also strengthens your position for regional expansion within the Caribbean and broader Latin American markets.
Aspect
Details
Official Trademark Office
National Office of Industrial Property (ONAPI)
Relevant Law
Industrial Property Law 20-00
Countries Covered
Dominican Republic
Registration Period
10 years (renewable)
Renewal Requirement
Every 10 years
Trademark Examination
The application process includes first a formalities check, after which the mark is published for third party oppositions.
If there are no oppositions, the application is sent for a final examination by the ONAPI under both absolute and relative grounds. The absolute grounds assessment primarily evaluates whether the mark is distinctive enough to differentiate your goods and/or services from those of others.
Additionally, under relative grounds, the ONAPI will assess whether your mark is likely to deceive, cause confusion, or conflict with any identical or similar prior registrations.
Opposition Period
45 days after publication
Use Requirement
Must be used within 3 years of registration to maintain validity
Average Registration Time
8-10 months if no refusals or objections occur
Unique Aspects
– The Dominican Republic is a member of the Nice Agreement, an international system for the classification of goods and services for trademark applications
– The Dominican Republic offers the possibility to use the multiple-class filing system, making it possible to apply for broader protection under a single trademark application
– A Declaration of Use or Non-Use must be filed alongside a renewal application
Fixed registration prices. No surprises.
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The National Registration fee, starts at:
Basis fee Dominican Republic
EUR 800
Additional class
EUR 450
Trademark registration prices are per trademark and always include the local official authority fee and Trademarkhost services like…
- Identical check
- trademark assessment
- Risk analysis
- Strategy advice
- Classification analysis and specification
- Filling of Applications up to and including registration
- Certificate of registration
- First advice refusal and/or opposition
VAT: For EU members all prices are exclusive of VAT.
Aprox. Prices: These are indicative, non-binding, starting prices and the final cost may vary depending on your specific situation, including the number of classes, and any changes to official fees set by the relevant government authority.
International Registration system: If you are considering using the Madrid International Trademark System, please note that costs per country are typically lower compared to filing directly through national procedures. We’re happy to check whether this option is suitable for your specific case — just get in touch with us for a tailored quote.
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