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In Romania, you can protect your trademark in two ways: register a European Union Trademark, which covers all 27 member states, or register directly with the State Office for Inventions and Trademarks of Romania.
Before filing your trademark in Romania, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Romania and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in Romania. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in Romania.
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Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
How can I protect my trademark in Romania?
If I previously filed my trademark in another country, can I claim priority in Romania?
Can my trademark be filed immediately and the Power of Attorney (POA) submitted later?
How long does it take for a trademark to be registered in Romania?
Do I need to provide a Power of Attorney?
Can a trademark registration be canceled in Romania?
Yes, you can cancel a registration. A third party can request cancellation from the trademark office for reasons such as:
What rights does a trademark owner gain when their trademark is officially registered in Romania?
Yes. Registering a trademark grants the owner the following rights:
What is the duration of the opposition period in Romania?
Third parties can oppose the application as soon as its details are published online. This opposition period lasts for two months from the publication date.
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Romania?
The following types of marks cannot be registered:
Do I need to use my trademark in Romania before applying for registration?
No, you don't need to use the trademark before you apply for registration.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark registration in Romania?
Your trademark application can be contested by:
If I register my trademark in Romania, will it be protected in other countries?
No, registering your trademark in Romania only protects it within Romania's borders.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Romania after filing?
The process for a trademark application in Romania includes the following steps:
What actions are necessary to fulfill the usage requirement in Romania?
To meet the use requirement, you need to actively use the trademark within five years from when it was registered. The usage can be minimal, but it must take place within Romania.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered in Romania?
In Romania, once your trademark is registered, it remains valid for 10 years from the date you applied.
What rights do I have if I register a trademark in Romania?
To have any legal rights over a trademark in Romania, you must first register it.
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