What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in the Dominican Republic after filing?

The application process consists of three main phases: examination, publication, and registration.

1. During the examination phase, applications are reviewed for:
   
   
   
   • compliance with formal requirements
   
   
   • correct classification
   
   
   • clarity of the application
   
   
   • lack of descriptiveness
   
   
   • distinctiveness of the mark
   
   
   • absence of deceptiveness
   
   
   • conflicts with existing registrations
   
   
   • any absolute grounds for objection
   
   
   
   


2. The following details of the application are made public:
   
   
   
   • the trademark
   
   
   • applicant's name
   
   
   • application number
   
   
   • date of application
   
   
   • goods or services covered
   
   
   • trademark representation