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WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-III§170 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Under the Doha Round, the Dominican Republic plays an active role in the discussions on reforms regarding the protection of IPRs. Together with other Members, it has put forward proposals on issues such as the extension of protection of geographical indications to all products, and incorporation of the requirement to disclose the origin of genetic resources and traditional knowledge in relation to patents. [281] (...)
[281] WTO documents TN/C/W/52 of 19 July 2008, WT/GC/W/590 of 28 May 2008 and TN/C/W/59 of 19 April 2011.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§42 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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Other environmental requirements |
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(...) The granting and renewal of fishing licences depend on the state of the resources to be exploited under the licence. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§46 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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Tax concessions |
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(…) Moreover, as an incentive to produce and export, the Fisheries Law provides for commercially produced aquaculture or sea farming products to be free of tax for five years and for fish caught at sea, if it receives any value added, to be free of tax for three years. However, according to the authorities, this tax has never been applied (Section 3.2.2). (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§67 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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Income or price support |
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Law No. 57 07 also guarantees a return on investment by establishing fixed selling prices for companies that generate electricity from renewable sources. According to the authorities, as of February 2015 these incentives had not been applied. Once a domestic market for biofuels has developed, their weekly prices will be determined by the MEM (Ministry of Energy and Mining).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§68 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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The MEM (Ministry of Energy and Mining) is authorized to determine the quotas for supplying the domestic market with biofuels, with preference being given to those producers that use local raw materials. Imports of raw materials (or biofuels) are permitted, subject to quotas, in the event of a shortage on the domestic market. Import licences are issued by the MEM, on the recommendation of the CNE (National Energy Commission). Surplus biofuels may be exported once the domestic demand has been met.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-III§35 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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Tax concessions |
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In 2012, there was a 50% decrease in the tax on vehicles running on non conventional energy (for example, electric or hydrogen engines) with the aim of promoting their use and lowering pollution levels.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-Table-A3.2 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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Intellectual property measures |
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Table A3. 2 Overview of the protection of intellectual property rights in the Dominican Republic, 2014
Patents
- Legislation: Articles 1, 2, 27 and 41 of Law No. 20 00 and amendments thereto under Law No. 424 06
- Scope: Any invention susceptible of industrial application that is new and involves an inventive step. It may refer to a product or a process.
- Duration: 20 years as of the date of filing. The term is not renewable unless there has been unreasonable delay in granting the patent on the part of the authorities.
- Main exclusions and limitations: The following may not be patented: scientific theories and mathematical methods, economic or business plans, computer programs, surgical, therapeutic or diagnostic methods, live material present in nature, plants and animals (with the exception of micro organisms) and biological procedures for their production; inventions that are contrary to human or animal health or life or susceptible of harming the environment.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/317 |
G-I§1 |
European Union |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The EU promotes a trade policy that aims at ensuring reliable, transparent and enforceable trade rules that foster sustainable growth and development.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/317 |
G-I§11 |
European Union |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Another important aspect of the EU’s trade policy is to ensure trade promotes inclusive growth, sustainable development and job creation. (...)
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WT/TPR/G/317 |
G-IV§45 |
European Union |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The EU's view is that trade policy will continue to be an important component of the post-2015 development agenda, particularly as a 'means of implementation' underpinning the future sustainable development goals through its positive role in relation to inclusive growth and sustainable development.
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