Intellectual Property lawyers in San Pedro de Macoris (CE)

Patent attorneys in San Pedro de Macoris typically offer these services:

• Filing and tracking patent applications with ONAPI (National Office of Industrial Property)
• Conducting patentability assessments for new inventions
• Representing clients in patent opposition proceedings
• Handling patent infringement cases
• Providing guidance on international patent protection through PCT applications
• Developing patent strategies for businesses in the free trade zones

Most patent filings from San Pedro de Macoris are processed through ONAPI’s main office in Santo Domingo, located 70 km away.

Trademark registration in San Pedro de Macoris follows the standard Dominican Republic timeline, taking approximately 6-8 months from filing to completion. The process includes:

1. Initial trademark search (1-2 weeks)
2. Application filing with ONAPI
3. Formal examination (2-3 months)
4. Publication and opposition period (30 days)
5. Final registration and certificate issuance

Applications from San Pedro de Macoris are typically processed through ONAPI’s regional office in Santo Domingo, as there is no full-service ONAPI office in San Pedro de Macoris itself.

Intellectual property lawyers near the port area of San Pedro de Macoris can be found in several locations:

• Law offices along Avenida Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deñó
• Business centers near the Malecon
• Professional buildings in the Central Business District
• Some firms maintain satellite offices near the port area to serve export businesses

The intellectual-property.org directory allows you to search specifically for IP attorneys in this area by using the location filter for ‘Port District’ or ‘Zona Portuaria’ within San Pedro de Macoris.

Copyright protection in San Pedro de Macoris is handled by the National Office of Copyright (ONDA), based in Santo Domingo. While there is no ONDA branch office in San Pedro de Macoris itself, copyright matters follow these procedures:

1. Initial registration applications can be prepared with local attorneys in San Pedro de Macoris
2. Final filings must be submitted to the ONDA office in Santo Domingo
3. Copyright protection is governed by Law 65-00 in the Dominican Republic
4. Documentation of creation dates is required for proper registration

Local copyright attorneys in San Pedro de Macoris assist with the preparation and submission process, often maintaining regular communication with ONDA officials.