European patent applications filed on or after 1 June 2026 automatically include the designation of Moldova as a contracting state under the EPC.

The reforms to IP regulations cover official patent fees, trade mark licencing rules, and termination procedures.

If adopted, these reforms would mark the most significant modernisation of the country’s IP framework in decades.

The long-awaited trade mark and patent attorney attestation process resumes after nine years.

All in-person services will transition to a fully digital platform, and certificates will be issued in electronic format only.

Although the portal services were suspended during the outage, deadlines remain unaffected and late fees have been waived.

The measure came into effect on 17 March and will remain in force for three months.

The system covers all crops and species and enables breeders to submit plant variety protection applications digitally.

The new law strengthens breeder’s rights while aligning with both the national legislation and international standards.

Uncertified copies can be obtained via the online portal, and certified copies may be requested electronically upon payment of the prescribed fees.

The online filing platform enables users to file patent, industrial design, and utility model applications and make payments electronically.

The revised tariffs affect both new filings and ongoing portfolio maintenance, including renewals and certain post-registration procedures.