National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Romania
II. Filing of European patent applications
Contracting states
Validation/Extension states
| Contracting state | Romania |
|---|---|
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. |