For years, radio has been regarded as merely another advertising channel within a brand’s commercial strategy. However, in a landscape where the line between editorial content and promotion is increasingly blurred, on-air brand mentions are raising questions that extend beyond communications and into the legal sphere. In practice, many strategies assume that a verbal reference...
In the Dominican Republic, a longstanding legal conflict persists regarding the Court’s competence to hear judicial appeals against decisions issued by the public authority overseeing industrial property. This jurisdictional uncertainty has lingered from the repealed Law 1450 of 1937 to the current Law 20-00 of 2000 on Industrial Property, despite the Supreme Court of Justice...
Download the article here: Law No. 47-25 on Public Procurement On July 28, 2025, the Executive Branch enacted Law No. 47-25 on Public Procurement (hereinafter, “Law 47-25”), repealing and replacing Law No. 340-06 on Public Procurement, as well as its implementing regulations contained in Decree No. 416-23. This is a comprehensive structural reform that redesigns...
In an evolving global trade environment, the Dominican Republic has emerged as a stable and attractive destination for foreign investment. Through a strategic network of international agreements, the country offers clear advantages for companies seeking legal certainty, preferential market access, and logistical efficiency. Download this article here Key Trade Agreements Powering Growth DR-CAFTA: Preferential access...
Looking to optimize your supply chain, cut costs, and boost operational resilience? Nearshoring to the Dominican Republic offers unmatched advantages for U.S. companies seeking strategic relocation options in 2025. Download this article What Is Nearshoring, and Why It Matters Now Nearshoring is the relocation of manufacturing or services to nearby countries, allowing businesses to reduce...
Are you looking for safe, profitable investment opportunities backed by a solid legal framework? The Dominican Republic has positioned itself as one of Latin America’s most dynamic economies. Below is a technical overview to help you invest with confidence. Download our DR Investment fact sheet here Sustained Economic Growth Strategically located in the heart of...
The pharmaceutical trademark regulatory conflict within the Dominican Republic’s legal framework reveals a persistent and significant tension between the industrial property system and the public health regime in the pharmaceutical sector. The lack of alignment between these systems not only jeopardizes the legitimate rights of pharmaceutical laboratories but also creates inconsistencies that may ultimately affect...
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Ulises Cabrera, a leading law firm in the country, proudly made its debut as regional host for the Latin America and Caribbean meeting of Alliott Global Alliance (AGA), a prestigious international network of law and accounting firms, positioning the Dominican Republic as a key player in global legal collaboration. Over...
Download here: Increase in Minimun Wage for the Free Zone SectorIncrease in Minimun Wage for the Free Zone Sector We wish to inform you that on April 29, 2025, the Comité Nacional de Salarios (CNS) of the Dominican Republic announced the approval of a 25% increase in the minimum wage applicable to workers in the...
The purpose of Trademark Law is to safeguard the brand’s essential legal function: distinctiveness. This protection is designed to prevent risks such as confusion, association, and dilution. Traditionally, dilution, understood as the weakening of a brand’s distinctiveness or its power to attract, has been reserved for well-known, famous, or renowned marks, and applied only in...
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