What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Romania after filing?

The process for a trademark application in Romania includes the following steps:

1. 
   Publication – The application details are made public online, including:
   
   
   
   • The mark itself
   
   
   • Goods and services covered
   
   
   • Applicant's country or state of incorporation
   
   
   • Applicant's name and address
   
   
   • Date and number of the application
   
   
   • Visual representation
   
   
   • Any priority claims
   
   
   
   


2. 
   Examination – Examiners review the application to ensure it meets requirements related to:
   
   
   
   • Classification
   
   
   • Formalities
   
   
   • Deceptiveness
   
   
   • Descriptiveness
   
   
   • Distinctiveness
   
   
   • Note: Since 2010, relative grounds for refusal are not checked
   
   
   
   


3. 
   Registration – After all issues are resolved, the trademark office will register the trademark.