Filing a trade mark application with the Romanian IPO (OSIM) is a formal administrative procedure through which exclusive rights over a distinctive sign may be secured within the Romanian jurisdiction. The application must comprise a clear representation of the mark together with a precise specification of goods and services under the Nice Classification, the scope of which determines the breadth of protection sought. The application is examined ex officio as to compliance with formal requirements and absolute grounds for refusal, including lack of distinctiveness and descriptiveness. Where objections are raised, our trade mark attorneys prepare reasoned legal submissions and, where appropriate, amendments to the application in order to address the identified deficiencies and facilitate allowance. This approach ensures that protection is obtained on a sound legal basis, enabling effective enforcement and commercial exploitation of the mark.
For clients seeking EU-wide protection, filing a trade mark application with the EUIPO enables the acquisition of unitary rights enforceable throughout the European Union. The application must be precisely drafted, with a clear and strategically defined specification of goods and services reflecting the intended commercial scope. It is subject to examination as to compliance with formal requirements and absolute grounds for refusal, including lack of distinctiveness and descriptiveness. Our attorneys provide end-to-end procedural assistance, including reasoned responses to office actions and representation in opposition proceedings. Upon registration, the mark confers exclusive EU-wide protection, providing legal foundation for enforcement, licensing, and commercial exploitation.
For clients seeking international trade mark protection, filing under the Madrid System (WIPO) provides a centralised route to obtain protection across multiple jurisdictions through a single application. The procedure is based on a basic application or registration in the home office and an international designation of selected contracting parties, followed by formal examination by WIPO and substantive assessment under applicable national or regional law. Our IP attorneys assist throughout the process, including the preparation of specifications of goods and services and the handling of oppositions and office actions. This approach ensures efficient coordination of multi-jurisdictional protection in line with the client’s commercial objectives.
