Trademark Registration in Moldova: Protect Your Brand Nationwide
Trademark matters in Moldova are administered by the State Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Moldova (AGEPI). AGEPI is the competent governmental authority responsible for the protection and administration of intellectual property rights in Moldova, including trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and geographical indications.
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Introduction
Moldova is an Eastern European country with developing commercial and industrial sectors. Businesses seeking to protect their brands in Moldova are encouraged to secure trademark registration before AGEPI to obtain exclusive rights and legal protection for their marks within the jurisdiction.
Why register your trademark in Moldova
Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Moldova.
Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the State Agency on Intellectual Property (AGEPI) and relevant courts in Moldova.
Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across the entire territory of Moldova.
International Protection Advantage: Moldova is a member of the Madrid Protocol and other international intellectual property agreements, enabling broader international trademark protection through streamlined filing systems.
Our trademark services in Moldova
End-to-end support from our licensed in-country attorneys, from the first search to lifelong protection.
Attorney-Assisted Search
In-depth legal search for potential conflicts in Moldova.
Trademark Registration Services
Complete filing and application management for Moldovan trademarks.
Trademark Renewal Services
Hassle-free renewals to maintain your Moldova trademark protection.
Watch & Monitoring Services
Continuous monitoring of Moldovan trademarks to identify potential conflicts.
Ownership Transfer / Assignment
Efficient handling of trademark ownership transfers in Moldova.
Licensing & Franchising Support
Expert guidance to license or expand your Moldovan brand.
Trademark registration process in Moldova
Here is how to register a trademark in Moldova, step by step.
Here is the step-by-step process followed for trademark registration in Moldova.
Filing
Trademark applications are filed before AGEPI together with applicant details, trademark representation, and specification of goods/services.
Examination
AGEPI conducts formal and substantive examination to determine compliance with legal requirements and registrability of the trademark.
Publication
Accepted applications are published in the Official Bulletin of Intellectual Property for opposition purposes.
Opposition Period
Any interested third party may file an opposition within 3 months from the publication date of the trademark application.
Registration
If no opposition is filed, or if opposition proceedings are resolved in favour of the applicant, the trademark proceeds to registration and a certificate of registration is issued by AGEPI.
Validity & Renewal
If no opposition is filed, or if opposition proceedings are resolved in favour of the applicant, the trademark proceeds to registration, and a certificate of registration is issued by AGEPI.
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Documents required for trademark registration in Moldova
Trademark details and logo (if applicable)
Description of goods/services
Name and address of Applicant
Power of Attorney
Priority document (if priority is claimed)
Timeline, validity and renewal
How long registration takes
Under optimal conditions (no office actions or oppositions), the total trademark registration timeline is 5 to 6 months.
Validity and renewal
If no opposition is filed, or if opposition proceedings are resolved in favour of the applicant, the trademark proceeds to registration and a certificate of registration is issued by AGEPI.
Governing Law
Trademark protection in Moldova is governed primarily by Law No. 38-XVI of 29 February 2008 on the Protection of Trademarks and related regulations. The competent authority responsible for trademark registration and administration is AGEPI.
Client stories
Businesses that trust us with their brands across borders.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Official requirements and fees can change; we confirm the current position for your matter before filing.
