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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  • Can the priority right of a Romanian invention patent application be restored?

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

  • How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Romania?

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

  • 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.

  • How long does it take for a Romanian invention patent application to be granted?

    2 years

  • How long is the PCT period for a Romanian invention patent application

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
    • Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: within 3 months from the date of grant of the European patent.

  • 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

  • Whether Romanian invention patent application can be type-converted

    no

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.