Renewal of Design in Romania
| Protection Period (years) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney must be notarized | No |
| max period of protection maximum (years) | 25 |
| Patent- and Trademarkoffice | OSIM |
| Flat fee incl. official fees | Yes |
Extension of Design Protection in Romania – Comprehensive Service for Your Rights
The extension of your registered design in Romania is a crucial step in securing long-term protection for your creative works. Our team ensures that your design rights are consistently maintained and handles all necessary steps to extend the protection period.
Maximum Protection Period and Extension Options
A registered design in Romania can be protected for a maximum duration of 25 years. This means you can extend your design rights in Romania for a total of 25 years by renewing the protection every 5 years. The first protection period is 10 years, and after this time, you can extend the design a maximum of three times, each time for 5 years.
Our Service – Comprehensive Support for the Extension
Our law firm takes care of the complete processing of the extension of your design protection in Romania and ensures that all deadlines are met and extension fees are paid on time. We monitor the protection periods and remind you of upcoming extensions in a timely manner.
In detail, we offer the following services:
- Deadline Management: We monitor the relevant deadlines and ensure that no extension is missed.
- Formal Application Submission: We prepare the extension application for you and submit it to the responsible office.
- Payment Management: We handle the timely payment of the required extension fees.
- Document Monitoring: We check all documents to ensure they are complete and correct before submission.
- Communication with Authorities: We handle communication with the authorities and clarify any questions or discrepancies.
Extension Procedure in Romania
The extension of a registered design in Romania takes place in several steps:
- Application Submission: The extension application must be submitted within the last year of the protection period to the Romanian Office for Intellectual Property (OSIM). The extension becomes effective with the expiration of the previous protection period.
- Deadline Exceedance: If the application is not submitted on time, it is possible to submit a late application within 6 months after the protection period expires. In this case, a late fee will apply.
- Reinstatement in Case of Force Majeure: If the applicant missed a deadline due to force majeure, they may apply for reinstatement in the missed deadline. The application must be submitted within 60 days after the reason for the delay has been removed, but no later than one year after the expiration of the missed deadline.
Required Documents and Information
- Register number of your design
- Date of initial registration and start of the protection period
- Information on previous extensions
- Proof of payment of official fees
Important Note for Timely Engagement
To ensure that all deadlines are met and no design rights are lost, we recommend engaging us at least 8 months before the protection period expires. This allows us enough time to prepare all necessary steps and submit the application without time pressure.
Why You Should Hire Us – Your Advantages at a Glance
- Many Years of Experience: Our law firm has extensive knowledge in the field of international design protection.
- Individualized Consulting: We offer tailored solutions based on your specific needs.
- Legal Certainty: Through our comprehensive support, we minimize the risk of missed deadlines and ensure maximum protection for your designs.
- Efficiency and Transparency: We work quickly and transparently, keeping you informed about the status of your extension throughout the process.