Whether a Romanian industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance

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The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

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  • Romanian invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions

    • Grant fee: The applicant needs to pay within 4 months after receiving the announcement of the patent granted decision, and pay the annual fee at the time of granted at the same time.
    • Annuity: The annual fee is paid year by year starting from the third year from the application date. Overdue annual fee can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a penalty of 0.5 euros should be paid at the same time.

  • Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Romania

    The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

  • What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Romania?

    Filing Language: Romanian

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    6. Power of Attorney

      *Romania patent application documents need notarization

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the German national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

    7. Original Power of Attorney

      *Romania patent application documents need notarization

  • Can the priority right of a utility model application be restored in Romania?

    Accept the restoration of priority, and consult OSIM for specific standards.

  • How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Romania?

    6 months

  • Is a utility model application convertible in Romania?

    no

  • Romania Utility Model Application Authorization and Annual Fee Instructions

    • Grant fee: The applicant needs to pay within 4 months after receiving the announcement of the patent granted decision, and pay the annual fee at the time of granted at the same time.
    • Annuity: The annual fee is paid year by year starting from the third year from the application date. Overdue annual fee can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a penalty of 0.5 euros should be paid at the same time.

  • How many years is the protection period for utility model applications in Romania?

    The initial protection is 6 years, and can be renewed for 2 times after the expiration, and the maximum protection can be 10 years.

  • Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Design and Annual Fees in Romania

    • Grant fee: The applicant shall pay within 2 months after receiving the announcement of the patent granted decision.
    • Annual Fee: An annual fee is paid every 5 years.

  • Features of Romanian design patent application process

    OSIM conducts formality examination and substantive examination of design patent applications. The quality of the exterior design pictures must be guaranteed, and OSIM only accepts pictures or paper copies in .gif format. Applicants may apply for a deferment of publication, but not later than 30 months after the filing date. Within two months after publication, any third party may raise objections and provide evidence, and OSIM will convey the third-party public opinions to the applicant, and the applicant shall reply within two months from receiving the notification. Within three months of the objection being filed, OSIM will issue a report agreeing or denying the objection, which will be considered in the substantive examination.