Connect with us:
[email protected]
Country Directory
Americas
🇩🇴

Dominican Republic

DO

Patent system, trademark registration, annuity management, and renewals in Dominican Republic.

Authority

ONAPI

PCT

N/A

Madrid

Non-member

Search

ONAPI Search
Get a Dominican Republic Quote Ask an Expert

Before You Start

Before filing or quoting, you'll typically confirm these first

  1. 1

    Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Dominican Republic

  2. 2

    Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority

  3. 3

    Whether to verify the official portal, search system, and key deadlines before moving to a quote or engagement

The sections below cover each module — use the navigation to jump directly to what you need.

Patent System & Process

Patent System in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is the largest Caribbean economy; manufacturing (free trade zones), tourism, and agriculture are key industries. IP managed by ONAPI. NOT a PCT or Madrid member — all applications must be filed directly with ONAPI. 20-year patents; 10-year utility models.

Dominican Patent System ▾
ONAPI examination; 20-year patents. Not PCT member; direct national filing in Spanish required.

Source: ONAPI; WIPO — DO

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Dominican Republic

Dominican trademarks examined by ONAPI; 10-year term; renewable. Not a Madrid member — direct ONAPI filing required.

Trademark Application ▾
Direct ONAPI filing in Spanish; 10-year term. Madrid NOT available.

Source: ONAPI

Patent Annuity

Dominican Republic Patent Annuities

Annual annuities; grace period available.

Source: ONAPI fee schedule

Annuity Reference → Managed Annuities

Trademark Renewal

Dominican Republic Trademark Renewals

10-year trademark; renew before expiry; grace period.

Source: ONAPI

Renewal Reference → Managed Renewals

FAQ

Common Questions — Dominican Republic IP

Is the Dominican Republic a PCT member? ▾
No. Direct national patent filing with ONAPI required.
Is the Dominican Republic a Madrid Protocol member? ▾
No. Direct national trademark filing with ONAPI required.
What language is required in the Dominican Republic? ▾
Spanish language required.
Is there a use requirement for Dominican trademarks? ▾
Yes, non-use within 3 years may lead to revocation.
Does the Dominican Republic have utility model protection? ▾
Yes; consult a local agent for the current term as regulations may vary.
Is a local agent required? ▾
Foreign applicants must use a locally registered agent at ONAPI.
Is the Dominican Republic a WTO member? ▾
Yes, Dominican Republic joined WTO in 1995.
How do Dominican free trade zones relate to IP? ▾
Dominican Republic has many free trade zones with active manufacturing; trademark protection is especially important to combat counterfeiting in these zones.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

ONAPI Official Website www.onapi.gob.do WIPO — Dominican Republic www.wipo.int/members/en/details.jsp?country_id=46

Content based on official sources above, last reviewed: 2026-04. In case of discrepancy with the latest official publications, official sources prevail.

Need IP assistance in Dominican Republic?

Use our quote tool for an estimate, or contact our experts directly.

Get a Quote → Contact Us