Trademark Registration in Moldova: Fees, Steps & Firms

Quick answer

Trademarks in Moldova are registered with the State Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Moldova (AGEPI); the official filing fee is EUR 40, and third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication of the application in BOPI. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Moldova can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office: AGEPI
Official fee: EUR 40
Madrid Protocol: Member since 1997
Opposition: 3 months from publication of the application in…
Protection: 10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing: Allowed

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The trademark office and official links

Trademarks in Moldova are registered by the State Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Moldova (Agenția de Stat pentru Proprietatea Intelectuală) (AGEPI).

Trademark office: State Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Moldova (Agenția de Stat pentru Proprietatea Intelectuală) (AGEPI)
Online filing: official e-filing portal
Trademark search: official trademark database
Law: Law No. 38-XVI of 29 February 2008 on the Protection of Trademarks (as amended)
Law: Government Decision No. 774 of 13 August 1997 on fees for legally significant services in the field of intellectual property protection

Official fees in Moldova

Official fee	Amount
Filing, incl. formal and preliminary examination and publication	EUR 40
Substantive examination, individual mark (first class)	EUR 200
Substantive examination, each additional class	EUR 50
Substantive examination, collective or certification mark	EUR 250
Registration and certificate, individual mark (10 years)	EUR 250
Registration and certificate, collective or certification mark (10 years)	EUR 500
Renewal, individual mark (first class) Payment in the 6-month grace period carries a 50% surcharge	EUR 250
Renewal, each additional class	EUR 50
Renewal, collective or certification mark	EUR 400
Opposition	EUR 100
Claiming priority	EUR 100

Official office fees only. Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Moldova

Search earlier marks in AGEPI's free online trademark database.
File the application in Romanian with AGEPI, online through e-AGEPI or on paper, listing goods and services by Nice class and paying the filing and examination fees.
Applicants without residence or business in Moldova must file through an authorised Moldovan patent attorney.
AGEPI checks the filing requirements within one month and publishes the application in the Official Bulletin of Industrial Property (BOPI) within three months of filing.
Third parties may file observations or oppositions within three months of publication.
AGEPI carries out substantive examination after the opposition period and issues a decision to register or refuse.
After the registration fee is paid, the mark is entered in the register and a certificate is issued, valid 10 years from the filing date.

Examination, publication and opposition

Examination: AGEPI performs formal examination within one month of filing and substantive examination (absolute and relative grounds) within three months after the observation and opposition period ends; AGEPI's guidance states substantive examination takes place within six months of publication.
Publication: Official Bulletin of Industrial Property (BOPI), published monthly by AGEPI and freely available online
Opposition period: 3 months from publication of the application in BOPI

Protection, renewal and use

Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
Late renewal: 6 months after expiry, with an additional fee (50% surcharge under the fee decision)
Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

Local agent: Persons without residence, a business or a real industrial or commercial establishment in Moldova must be represented before AGEPI by an authorised Moldovan patent attorney.
Power of attorney: A power of attorney is required when acting through a patent attorney. AGEPI states a POA is valid for up to 3 years and, if no term is stated, for one year from the date it was drawn up. Notarisation or legalisation requirements were not found in official sources.
Language: Romanian (the state language); documents in another language need a Romanian translation within two months of filing

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Moldova can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

Moldova is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 1997). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (the 12th edition applied from 1 January 2024); the examination and renewal fees cover one class with a surcharge for each additional class. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Moldova compares

Opposition: 3 months from publication of the application in BOPI — compare all countries
Renewal: every 10 years; grace period 6 months after expiry, with an additional fee (50% surcharge under the fee decision) — compare all countries
Foreign owners: required — rules in every country

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Moldova

Official fees are set in euro; applicants domiciled in Moldova pay the equivalent in lei at the National Bank of Moldova rate, while foreign applicants may pay in euro or lei.
Fees are split into filing, substantive examination and registration stages, each paid separately.
Individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises receive a 50% reduction on the trademark fees.
Urgent processing is available for a 100% increase in the relevant fee.
AGEPI examines both absolute and relative grounds after the opposition period, so it can refuse a mark that conflicts with an earlier registered mark.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Moldova?

For an individual mark in one class, AGEPI charges EUR 40 for filing, EUR 200 for substantive examination and EUR 250 for registration, plus EUR 50 for each additional class at examination. Individuals and SMEs get a 50% reduction. These are official fees only.

Is Moldova part of the Madrid Protocol?

Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Moldova since 1 December 1997.

How long is the opposition period for trademarks in Moldova?

Oppositions can be filed within three months of publication of the application in the Official Bulletin of Industrial Property (BOPI). The official opposition fee is EUR 100.

How long is a Moldovan trademark valid?

A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods without limit. Renewal is possible up to six months after expiry with a surcharge.

Can a foreign company file a trademark in Moldova without a local attorney?

No. Applicants without residence or business in Moldova must be represented before AGEPI by an authorised Moldovan patent attorney.

In what language must a trademark application be filed in Moldova?

In Romanian, the state language. Documents in other languages must be translated within two months of filing.

Trademark registration in Moldova