Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández‘s ‘organised, efficient’ team is regularly engaged to handle complex IP litigation, including annulment and infringement actions relating to patents, trade marks and industrial designs, in addition to providing pre-litigation advice. The department also has extensive experience in the prosecution of IP rights and in obtaining marketing approvals for pharmaceutical and food and beverage products. The trio leading the team is founding partner Mary Fernández and senior associates Miguelina Figueroa and Gabriella Villanueva; Fernández has a broad practice encompassing patent, trade mark and copyright matters, while Figueroa’s work ranges from due diligence and assistance with IP rights in sales transactions to data protection and privacy issues, and Villanueva's core strength lies in the life sciences and healthcare industries.

Miniño Abogados has recently been involved in precedent-setting work in the IP space, advising on the first-ever multimedia trade mark filed in the Dominican Republic. The group stands out for its expertise in trade mark and copyright-related litigation, but is also skilled in patent prosecutions, data protection, and regulatory and compliance matters. Its impressive client base includes household-name corporations from the pharmaceutical, entertainment and technology sectors, such as Meta Platforms. Urko Ochoa and managing partner Orietta Blanco, who lead the team, offer clients experience which spans the full scope of IP matters and also have ‘extensive knowledge of local and Caribbean regulations’. Pamela Hernández, who is an expert in trade mark prosecutions, as well as contentious IP matters, is another key name.

Messina International, whose diverse client base ranges from the technology to the life sciences sectors, is frequently instructed on traditional IP matters such as trade mark and copyright registration, but is also highly active in IP litigation and the IP aspects of licensing, distribution and supply agreements, regulatory compliance, technology transfers and advertising contracts, with notable strength in matters related to new technologies. Versatile IP specialist Ana Messina leads the team alongside Adelin Villalobos, who was promoted to partner in November 2023, and is praised for her knowledge of IP prosecution and litigation.

With notable ‘experience in trade mark issues and coordinating legal matters in the Caribbean‘, Castillo y Castillo‘s intellectual property team is particularly active in advising on the management of IP portfolios for clients the consumer goods and food and drink sectors, although the group advises a range of multinationals and banks (major retail bank Banco Popular Dominicano remains a standout client). The group’s practice head is senior associate Carimer Guzmán, who is able to advise clients on a myriad of IP issues including administrative and contentious trade mark proceedings.

Guzmán Ariza is well versed in advising on the management of trade mark, patent, copyright and industrial design portfolios for large multinationals and major regional companies, particularly those in the retail, food and drink, and pharmaceutical sectors. The team is also skilled in infringement and anti-counterfeiting litigation. Senior counsel Leandro Corral runs the team and is experienced in the management of IP portfolios and health registrations.

JJ Roca & Asociados‘ IP practice often operates in a cross-border fashion, and has a strong presence in the food and drink sector, where it often manages IP portfolios for major clients. Sharin Pablo de Roca, who heads up the team, offer expertise which extends to IP matters in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.

OMG is highly proficient in trade mark registrations and administrative IP procedures. The group often assists clients with IP due diligence in relation to corporate transactions, as well as with IP issues relating to commercial contracts. Practice head Luis Eduardo Aquino has a strong track record in providing advice on trade mark registrations, among other IP issues. Senior director Angeannette Tejeda is notable for her advice to both local and international clients on the administration of their IP assets.

Pereyra & Asociados‘ core strength lies in advising on local trade mark applications and registrations for clients ranging from start-ups to multinationals. Key sectors of expertise include technology, pharmaceuticals and tourism, among many others. Practice head Lorena Pereyra, who 'approaches IP issues with practicality and thoroughness', stands out for her advice to both Dominican and international clients on the management of their trade mark and patent portfolios.

Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti harnesses its firm-wide cross-border expertise and international network to assist local clients seeking IP protection in the US, Europe, the Caribbean, and Central American jurisdictions. Practice head Rosa Campillo Celado epitomises the group’s deep understanding of trade marks, patents and copyrights, and their associated administrative and judicial processes. Mónika Fiallo Paradas is highly experienced in IP matters and is a key point of contact for clients in relation to anti-counterfeiting cases.

The IP and new technologies department at Ulises Cabrera predominantly advises on trade mark registrations, but the team is also skilled in handling opposition, cancellation and nullity actions, anti-counterfeiting cases and unfair competition claims. Its broad client base of both local and international clients continues to expand, with the team recently adding new clients such as Hersheys International. Group head Magdalena Almonte stands out for IP work in the consumer goods, food and beverages, life science and technology sectors. Managing partner José Cruz Campillo is another notable team member.