Trademark Registration in Romania

Romania is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed either through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney in the country. A simply signed power of attorney and 10 prints of the trademark are required. A specimen of the trademark to be registered must be submitted. If priority is claimed, the priority document must be submitted within 3 months. A multi-class system is used, and the international Nice Classification applies. The term of protection for a trademark is 10 years. The trademark can be maintained indefinitely by renewal every 10 years. After examination, the trademark is published in the Official Gazette for 2 months. Third parties may file an opposition during this period. If a registered trademark is not used for 5 years, third parties may bring an action to have it cancelled. Renewal is required every 10 years.