Which is the Romanian utility model application patent authority?

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Romanian Patent and Trademark Office

English: State Office for Inventions and Trademarks, abbreviation: OSIM

Website: OSIM, EUIPO, WIPO registration, verification, terms and costs (inregistrare-marci.ro)

Romanian Utility Model Patent Search: ro.espacenet.com

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  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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 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

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

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

  • Is a utility model application convertible in Romania?

    no

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

    6 months

  • 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