1.- Filing information – Dominican Republic Patent

For Paris Convention Applications or Direct Applications

• Our filled out patent order form.
• Copy of the specification of invention including claims and drawings.
• Spanish translation (Specifications and Priority document).
• Declaration of Inventor in favor of the applicant, if applicant is different than the inventor
• Certified Priority Document with application number and country of origin.
• Company’s copy of incorporation document with translation (if applicable).

For Applications based on International Applications (PCT)

• Our filled out patent order form.
• PCT publication and International Search Report (ISR).
• Indication if Preliminary Examination has been taken (Chapter II).
• Spanish translation indicating if there has been any amendment to the PCT original filing.

2.- Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney should be certified by a Notary Public and legalized in your country before the Consulate of Dominican Republic.

Contact our Attorney in Dominican Republic

Email: dominicanrepublic@patentarea.com

3.- Patent in Dominican Republic

Concession of the Patent Grant: 20 years

Concession of the Utility Model or Design Application: 15 years

Member of the Paris Convention: Yes

Dominican Republic is a Member of the PCT: Yes

1. Patent Filing
2. Preliminary Exam
3. Patent Publication: 18 months from the priority date
4. Formal Examination Request: Before 36 months from the filing date. Must be requested after 60 days from the patent publication date.
5. 90 days to respond office action from the formal examination.
6. Acceptance or rejection
7. Payment of the Final Taxes and Title.

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