The Rumanian trademark law does not obligate to file a statement /declaration of use. Nevertheless, in case that a registered trademark is not used for a period of 5 consecutive years within the period of protection, any interested third party is entitled to request before the Rumanian Court the cancellation of the respective trademark on non-use grounds.

For filing the reply to an official letter (provisional refusal, decision of the Reexamination Board, etc.), the Rumanian Patent Trademark Office (PTO) allows a maximum of 4 consecutive 3-month extensions of time; only the first extension implies official fees.

Renewal

Renewal can be applied for within 3 months prior to the registration’s expiry date. A further grace period of 6 months may also be granted, during which an additional fee is to be paid. However, if the fee is not paid within the period allowed, the owner of the mark shall lose the rights of the trademark.

Assignment

The assignment of a trademark may be made in connection with all or some of the goods or services covered by registration. Rights granted shall not be limited to a specific area or territory.

If there is only one owner for different trademarks, registration of all those assignments may be applied for in a single application.

The owner of a certification mark may not transfer his rights thereto. Such transfers shall be decided by government decision.