Trademark Registration in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is not a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through a local attorney. Following examination, a decision is made either to register the mark or to refuse it. There is no right of opposition. A power of attorney notarized and legalized by the consulate is required. The power of attorney must be submitted with the application or within 30 days of the filing date. A specimen of the mark, preferably in electronic form, or 25 specimens measuring 15 × 15 cm must be provided. A multi-class system is used, based on the international Nice Classification. There is no right of opposition.