Filing an appeal
at OSIM
We ensure the protection of your trademark by filing an appeal with OSIM against unfavorable decisions. We guarantee full support for your position through well-structured arguments.
We provide complete appeal drafting services based on a thorough analysis of your case. Additionally, we manage all procedural aspects, ensuring that your interests are fully protected throughout the process.
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FAQ
01What is an appeal before OSIM?
An appeal before OSIM is a legal procedure through which an interested party requests the review of a decision issued by OSIM. Such decisions may concern the refusal of a trademark application, the rejection of an opposition, the invalidation of a mark, or other outcomes related to existing trademark rights. Through the appeal, the party seeks to modify or annul the decision by demonstrating procedural, legal, or evidential errors.
02What are the benefits of our OSIM appeal service?
Noi preluăm toate etapele procesului de contestație, inclusiv analiza deciziei contestate, redactarea argumentelor, pregătirea și colectarea dovezilor, precum și depunerea documentației în conformitate cu cerințele OSIM. De asemenea, gestionăm corespondența cu OSIM, te reprezentăm în toate etapele procedurii și ne asigurăm că termenul legal este respectat. Scopul nostru este să maximizăm șansele de succes ale contestației tale.
03Which OSIM decisions can be appealed?
Appeals may target decisions such as: refusal of trademark or design registration applications, rejection of oppositions, cancellation or invalidation of marks, as well as other administrative decisions that impact intellectual property rights.
04What is the deadline for filing an appeal with OSIM?
Termenul pentru depunerea unei contestații este de 30 de zile de la comunicarea deciziei contestate. Acest termen este strict, iar depășirea lui duce la pierderea dreptului de a contesta. Este esențial ca partea interesată să monitorizeze atent termenele și să acționeze rapid.
05What happens after an appeal is filed with OSIM?
After the appeal is filed, OSIM analyses the documents and notifies the opposing party, if applicable. The opposing party has the opportunity to respond to the arguments raised in the appeal. Afterwards, the OSIM appeals committee evaluates the case based on the arguments and evidence submitted, and ultimately issues a reasoned decision.
06How long does it take to resolve an appeal with OSIM?
The resolution of an appeal can take between 6 and 12 months, depending on the complexity of the case, the workload at OSIM, and the number of responses or additional documents requested by the appeals committee. In complex cases, the process may exceed this timeframe.
07Care sunt diferențele între contestație și opoziție la OSIM?
An opposition is a procedure by which the registration of a trademark application is contested before it is approved, based on conflicts with earlier rights. An appeal, on the other hand, is a procedure that seeks the review of an already issued OSIM decision. In practice, opposition is preventive, while an appeal intervenes after a decision has been made.