National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Romania
II. Filing of European patent applications
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The information provided for in the brochure reflects the situation at national level in January 2024. In contrast, the finance related information shows the status in January 2026. Please verify the information with the national offices concerned by not least using the information on the respective websites. |
| Contracting state | Romania |
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1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
Yes European divisional applications must always be filed direct with the EPO (Art. 76(1) EPC). Art. 3 AccEPCLaw |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
EP applications for inventions made in Romania and with subject-matter of significance for national security must be filed with the OSIM Art. 4(2) AccEPCLaw |
3Languages in which European patent applications must or may be filed with national authorities |
All the languages pursuant to Art. 14(2) EPC Art. 4(1) AccEPCLaw |
4Official language(s) |
Romanian |
5Special features |
Filing the applications by facsimile is not allowed. |