Anti-counterfeiting & Anti-piracy Actions

We have wide experience in antipiracy campaigns and taking action against counterfeits. We have acted on behalf of clients in all of the areas of intellectual property, and many of our clients are owners of famous and well-known brands. We have expertise in advising clients in different business areas, including software, entertainment, pharmaceuticals and hygiene products. Our experts have significant experience in working together with the Dominican Republic authorities such as the Prosecutor’s Office, the District Attorney, Customs, the National Police Department, the National Office of Author Rights (ONAPI) and the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications. We are recognized for our success rate in stopping counterfeits from getting on the market in the Dominican Republic through actions at the border. Over the past 15 years, our lawyers have conducted the highest number of anti-piracy actions in the Dominican Republic and received the greatest number of favorable judgments for our clients in the courts.

Our list of services include:

  • Market investigation
  • Design of short and long term anti-counterfeiting programs
  • Measures and proceedings to stop infringements and obtaining seizure of counterfeited goods
  • Custom registrations