Patent Renewal Fees for the Republic of Moldova

I. Requirements for the Republic of Moldova after EP grant

I.1 Translation requirements

Romanian translation of the patent specification must be filed with AGEPI

I.2 Professional representative

Must be appointed.

I.3 Period for filing the translation

3 months after the date on which the mention of the grant of the EP or the decision to maintain the patent as amended is published in the European Patent Bulletin.

I.4 Office fee

EUR 100; and EUR 5 for each page, exceeding 20

II. Double-patenting allowed?

The co-existence of a national patent and a validated European patent is not excluded.

III. Territory

Territory of the Republic of Moldova

IV. Useful links:

EP: National Law relating to EPC, X. Miscellaneous, Republic of Moldova (epo.org)

International: PCT Applicant’s Guide Republic of Moldova – Valid as from 1 Nov 2023 (wipo.int)