The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has begun a new program whereby requests for information about commercial names or the registration of a commercial name can be achieved in 48 hours. The Oficina Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial (National Office for Industrial Property) is located at Avenida Los Proceres 11, near INTEC University. The process costs RD$3,607. The office is open from 8:00am to 3:30pm. In the past, lawyers had to wait 30 to 45 days to get clearance on a name. For more information, contact the office on 809 567-7474.