Can a foreign company register a trademark in Romania?

Yes. Any foreign individual or company can register a trademark in Romania through OSIM (national) or EUIPO (EU-wide). Non-EU applicants need a Romanian or EU-based representative. As your IP lawyers, we handle the entire process.

How long does trademark registration take in Romania?

National registration through OSIM takes 6-8 months. EU trademark registration through EUIPO takes 4-6 months if unopposed. We offer expedited processing for urgent cases.

What can be registered as a trademark in Romania?

Romania accepts word marks, figurative marks (logos), 3D marks, color marks, sound marks, motion marks, multimedia marks, holograms, and position marks. The mark must be distinctive and not descriptive of the goods/services.

Should I register a Romanian trademark or an EU trademark?

The appropriate registration depends on the territories in which protection is needed. An EU trademark and a Romanian national trademark have different territorial scopes; the choice requires a review of the intended use.

What are the costs of trademark registration?

Legal assistance fees are agreed in writing after reviewing the matter.

How do I protect my trademark from infringement in Romania?

Registration gives you exclusive rights. We provide ongoing monitoring services (watching OSIM/EUIPO filings), send cease-and-desist letters to infringers, and represent you in court or before OSIM's opposition board.

Can I register a trademark in Romania online?

OSIM offers online filing (e-OSIM), and EUIPO is fully digital. However, proper trademark search, classification, and legal strategy require professional assistance. We handle the entire process remotely for international clients.

What happens if my trademark application is refused?

If OSIM or EUIPO refuses your application, we can file an appeal within 30 days (OSIM) or 2 months (EUIPO). Common grounds for refusal include lack of distinctiveness, descriptiveness, or conflict with prior marks. Our pre-filing search minimizes refusal risk.

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Trademark Registration Romania

Protect your brand in Romania and across the EU. Our IP lawyers handle trademark search, registration, and enforcement — from application to protection.

Trademark Registration Options

Romanian National Trademark

Office:OSIM

Coverage:Romania only

Timeline:6-8 months

Cost:Fees are agreed in writing after reviewing the matter.

Validity:10 years (renewable)

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EU Trademark (EUTM)

Office:EUIPO

Coverage:All 27 EU countries

Timeline:4-6 months

Cost:Fees are agreed in writing after reviewing the matter.

Validity:10 years (renewable)

International Trademark (Madrid)

Office:WIPO

Coverage:130+ countries

Timeline:12-18 months

Cost:Fees are agreed in writing after reviewing the matter.

Validity:10 years (renewable)

Our Trademark Registration Process

Trademark Search & Clearance

We conduct a comprehensive search of Romanian (OSIM), EU (EUIPO), and international (WIPO) databases to identify potential conflicts.

Classification & Strategy

We determine the correct Nice Classification classes for your goods/services and advise on the optimal registration strategy (national, EU, or international).

Application Filing

We prepare and file your trademark application with all required documentation, specimens, and legal descriptions.

Examination & Opposition

We monitor the examination process, respond to any objections from OSIM/EUIPO, and handle opposition proceedings if third parties challenge your mark.