Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Romania Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Romania Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
In Romania, there are two ways to protect your trademark: register a European Union Trademark, which covers all 27 member states, or register directly with the State Office for Inventions and Trademarks.
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
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.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
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.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
STEP 3
Trademark Registration Certificate
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.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
- Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
Additional Services in Romania
Discover how our services help protect and strengthen your brand in Romania.
Trademark Search
Check if your trademark is available for registration with our easy-to-use search tool.
Search TrademarkTrademark Renewal
Renew your trademark to maintain uninterrupted protection for your brand.
Renew TrademarkDomain Registration
Safeguard your local domain with ease through our trusted partner, Register.Domains.
Search .RO DomainsFrom our Blog
National vs. International Trademark Registration
Discover how national and international trademark registration compare, the pros and cons of each, and which is right for you.
Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
Typically, it takes about 8 months to get a trademark registered, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
Can a trademark registration be canceled?
Yes, you can cancel a registration. A third party can request cancellation from the trademark office for reasons such as:
- Failure to meet use requirements as per Section VIII.A
- Bad faith registration
- Violations of morality or public order
- Improper use of geographical indications
- Marks that have become generic
- Conflicts with personal name rights
- Conflicts with registered designs
- Conflicts with trade names
- Registration by an agent or representative without authorization
- Unauthorized use of state emblems, armorial bearings, or flags
- Conflicts with well-known or famous marks
- Copyright infringement
- Violation of proprietary rights
- Marks that are functional, misleading, deceptive, disparaging, descriptive, or not distinctive
What rights does a trademark owner gain when their trademark is officially registered?
Yes. Registering a trademark grants the owner the following rights:
- Exclusive rights to use and profit from the trademark
- Ability to oppose later applications that conflict with the trademark
- Right to request the cancellation of later conflicting trademark registrations
- Right to sue third parties for using a mark that is confusingly similar
- Right to seek compensation for damages from infringing parties
- Right to authorize others to use the trademark through licensing
- Right to request customs to seize counterfeit goods being imported
What is the duration of the opposition period?
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?
The following types of marks cannot be registered:
- Marks that violate moral standards or public policy
- Marks that are generic or have a common meaning
- Marks containing symbols, flags, or names of regions, states, nations, or international organizations
- Marks lacking acquired distinctiveness
- Marks that describe the characteristics of a product or service
- Marks depicting the shape of the product
- Marks that mislead consumers about the product's origin
- Marks used as geographical indications
- Marks that mislead consumers about the origin of wines and spirits
- Marks using a person's surname without their consent
- Marks using significant religious symbols
- Marks using protected state emblems, armorial bearings, and flags without official permission
Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney form?
Yes, you need to sign a power of attorney to proceed with the application.
Can you claim priority for a filing date in Romania?
Yes, you can use your home filing date as the filing date in Romania if the following conditions are met:
- Your home country is a member of the Paris Convention.
- Your home filing date was within 6 months before filing in Romania.
- Your home country is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- The international registration can originate from Romania.
Do I need to use my trademark 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?
Your trademark application can be contested by:
- Parties with a vested interest or who feel wronged
- Owners of a previously registered similar trademark
- Authorized license holders
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:
- The mark itself
- Goods and services covered
- Applicant's country or state of incorporation
- Applicant's name and address
- Date and number of the application
- Visual representation
- Any priority claims
- Classification
- Formalities
- Deceptiveness
- Descriptiveness
- Distinctiveness
- Note: Since 2010, relative grounds for refusal are not checked
What actions are necessary to fulfill the usage requirement?
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, 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.
Still have questions?