National Law relating to EPC, VI.A Payment of renewal fees, Romania
VI.A Payment of renewal fees
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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. |
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Legal basis for levying renewal fees |
Art. 8 AccEPCLaw |
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1Amount of fees (plus any charges levied by banks) |
Pursuant to the Fees Ordinance, renewal fees are payable in EUR or in RON. |
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2 (a) Due date (in the patent year concerned) (b) Time limit for payment (without surcharge)* (c) Earliest possible date for payment |
(a) Anniversary of date of filing (b) Renewal fees falling due within 3 months of the grant of the patent may be paid without surcharge within this 3-month period. (c) Payments may not be made more than 4 years before the due date. |
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3Period of grace for payment of fees (with surcharge) (a) duration (b) surcharge |
(a) 6 months from due date (b) 50% |
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4Communication of a reminder in cases of non-payment (a) provided for? (b) date of dispatch |
(a) No (b) n/a |
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5Restitutio in integrum (a) provided for? (b) time limit for submitting application |
(a) Yes (b) Within 6 months of publication, in the patent bulletin, of the patent's lapse due to non‑payment of renewal fees Art. 37 PL |
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6Appointment of a national professional representative for (a) payment of fees (b) communication of a reminder of non-payment (c) proceedings in respect of restitutio in integrum |
(a) Yes, if proprietor resides outside Romania (b) n/a (c) Yes |
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7Information regarding lapse of patent in cases of non-payment of renewal fees |
Entry in the patent register Publication in the patent bulletin Communication to proprietor of patent |
* For first renewal fee to be paid, see Art. 141(2) EPC.