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Trademark registration for OSIM, EUIPO, and WIPO.
Obtaining a trademark is one of the first steps in establishing a brand, ensuring its protection and your exclusive rights to it. TAS Agency handles the entire trademark registration procedure before OSIM, EUIPO or WIPO, ensuring success at every stage.
With over 2,500 trademarks registered at OSIM and more than 1,000 at European and international level, our attorneys provide legal assistance throughout the entire process and maintain open communication with your company.
TAS Agency handles the entire registration procedure before OSIM or EUIPO, ensuring success at each stage. Our team consists of industrial property advisers with extensive expertise, offering complete support to help you fully capitalize on your company’s products.
Register your trademark quickly and ensure the protection of your intellectual property
Registering a trademark with OSIM offers protection throughout Romania for 10 years, with the possibility of renewal thereafter.
Registering a trademark with EUIPO provides protection in all 27 member states of the European Union for a period of 10 years.
Registering an international trademark provides protection in the countries you designate, within or outside the European Union, with a validity of 10 years.
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FAQ
01What is a trademark?
A trademark is a distinctive sign used to identify a trader’s products or services and distinguish them from those of other brands. It may consist of a word, phrase, logo, symbol, sound, color, or even a three-dimensional shape. Marking products or services with a trademark protects your brand image and ensures recognition on the market.
02What is the difference between OSIM, EUIPO and WIPO?
OSIM (Oficiul de Stat pentru Invenții și Mărci) este autoritatea naționalăcare gestionează înregistrarea mărcilor exclusiv pe teritoriul României. EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) este oficiul Uniunii Europene care administrează mărcile comunitare. O marcă înregistrată la EUIPO este protejată în toate statele membre ale UE. WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) este organizația internațională care facilitează protecția mărcilor la nivel global prin Sistemul Madrid, permițând depunerea unei cereri unice pentru mai multe țări membre.
03Why is it important to register my trademark?
Registering a trademark gives the owner exclusive legal rights to use it. This protection prevents unauthorized use of your trademark by third parties, protects the reputation and identity of your brand, and increases your commercial advantage. Moreover, a registered trademark becomes a valuable business asset that can later be licensed or used as collateral.
04 What are the steps of the trademark registration process?
The process includes several steps: preliminary trademark search, preparation of the documentation (including graphic representation), filing the application with OSIM, EUIPO or WIPO, examination of the application by the competent office, responding to official actions or oppositions if necessary, and finally obtaining the registration certificate. We guide you throughout the entire procedure to ensure a smooth and efficient registration.
05What criteria must a trademark meet to be registered?
A trademark must be distinctive (to identify your products or services), lawful (not to violate legislation), not deceptive, not descriptive of the goods or services, and available (not already used or registered by someone else). The trademark should be capable of distinguishing your brand on the market.
06Cât durează protecția unei mărci și cum se poate prelungi?
A registered trademark is protected for a period of 10 years from the filing date. After this period expires, protection can be renewed for successive 10-year periods. Renewal requires paying a fee and in some cases updating trademark information. It is important to request renewal before the expiration deadline.
07How long does trademark protection last and how can it be renewed?
Costs vary depending on the registration area (OSIM, EUIPO, WIPO), the type of trademark (verbal, figurative, color mark), and the number of classes selected. The total cost includes official fees and legal service fees. You can request the exact cost from our team. It is also important to renew your trademark on time to avoid additional fees.
08How much does trademark registration cost?
The Nice Classification is an international system that categorizes products and services into 45 classes, helping to standardize trademark registration. Choosing the correct classes ensures adequate protection for your business activities. A trademark is protected only for the classes selected in the application, so choosing the right classes is essential.
09What is the Nice Classification and why is it important?
If you do not register your trademark, you do not benefit from legal protection. This means that other people or companies may use the same name, logo, or symbol without legal consequences. Additionally, you may have difficulty proving that you used the trademark first, which can lead to loss of rights over it.
10What happens if I do not register my trademark?
We offer trademark monitoring to detect unauthorized use, consultancy in case of oppositions or infringements, renewal services, administrative updates, and extending protection to other jurisdictions when needed.