Features of the Romanian invention patent application process

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OSIM conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. OSIM will issue a search report with a written opinion on patentability within 6 months, which will be published simultaneously with the patent application. The applicant shall submit a request for substantive examination within 30 months from the filing date at the latest, and may submit a request for expedited substantive examination within 18 months from the filing date. After substantive examination of the patent application, OSIM makes a decision of grant or rejection, and notifies the applicant within one month, and the decision will be announced after the one-month appeal period.

专利申请流程

RO Romania

  • What are the requirements for the Romanian invention patent application documents?

    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. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Deposited Receipt of Microorganism and Translation thereof
    3. Viability Statement of Microorganism and Translation thereof
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Certified Priority Document
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

      *Romania patent application documents need notarization

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Amendments under Art. 19/34/28/41 at the time of the national phase entry
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Deposited Receipt of Microorganism and Translation thereof
    6. Viability Statement of Microorganism and Translation thereof
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority

    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

      *Romania patent application documents need notarization

  • Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Romania

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

  • Features of the Romanian invention patent application process

    OSIM conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. OSIM will issue a search report with a written opinion on patentability within 6 months, which will be published simultaneously with the patent application. The applicant shall submit a request for substantive examination within 30 months from the filing date at the latest, and may submit a request for expedited substantive examination within 18 months from the filing date. After substantive examination of the patent application, OSIM makes a decision of grant or rejection, and notifies the applicant within one month, and the decision will be announced after the one-month appeal period.

  • How long does it take for Romania utility model application to be granted?

    4-5 months

  • Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Romania

    OSIM only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications. OSIM issues a search report within 6 months from the date of filing, and attaches relevant documents related to the prior art related to the novelty. The applicant may amend the patent application within 2 months from the receipt of the search report. The search report can be published at the time of grant or after grant at the request of the applicant/third party.

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

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

  • What are the requirements for Romanian industrial design application documents

    Filing Language: Romanian

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views) (.gif)
    2. statement of novelty

    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

    *Romania patent application documents need notarization

  • 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.

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

    6 months

  • How many years is the protection period of Romanian invention patent application

    20 years