Global Dominican Republic Intellectual Property

Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández is a full-service powerhouse with a market-leading IP practice adept at handling complex trade mark and patent disputes before administrative bodies and civil courts. Its strong bench of practitioners regularly assists clients with trade mark and patent prosecution as well as copyright matters and health permits. Its client portfolio includes major names from the pharmaceutical, food and drink, and consumer goods industries. The team also complements the firm's strong corporate practice by handling all IP aspects involved in M&A transactions.

Angeles Pons's highly respected IP practice boasts considerable strength representing clients in contentious mandates. Regarded as one of the market leaders in copyright, the team also assists clients with trade mark prosecution and enforcement, including filing opposition and cancellation actions. It also represents famous retail brands in anti-counterfeiting cases as well as assisting multinational pharmaceutical and food and beverage companies with patent filings.

Pellerano & Messina is an established intellectual property firm with a growing presence in the Dominican Republic's IP market. Its noted practitioners frequently assist a notable roster of international clients with the management and maintenance of their IP portfolios, including trade mark searches, registrations, renewals and patent prosecution. The team is also active representing clients in infringement cases and anti-counterfeiting mandates, gaining further recognition for its growing copyright practice.