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Patent Registration
Patent protection for your invention: patentability assessment, AGEPI filing, grant, and international PCT extension.
How the process works
1
Assessment of invention patentability
We check whether the invention is new, involves an inventive step and is industrially applicable, including a search of existing patent databases.
2
Drafting of patent application
We draft the description, claims and drawings. The claims define exactly what is protected, so we make them as broad as the description supports.
3
Filing at AGEPI
We file the application at AGEPI and, if you want protection abroad, plan the 12-month priority period for PCT or European filings.
4
Monitoring until patent grant
We answer examiner reports, adjust the claims where needed and track annual fees once the patent is granted.
What is included in the service
- Patent registration for inventions
- Utility models
- Prior art search
- Support for international extension (PCT)
Frequently asked questions
What can be patented?
Any new invention with inventive activity and industrial application, in all technological fields, can be patented.
What does “patent protected” mean?
In Moldova, an invention becomes patent protected once AGEPI grants the right. The patent lets its owner prevent unauthorized exploitation within the scope of its claims, territory, and protection term.
How long does patent filing take at AGEPI?
The application can be prepared and filed after assessing the invention, but AGEPI examination and grant may take several years. Timing depends on complexity, documentation, and any objections, so we provide a case-specific estimate.
What is the difference between a trademark and a patent?
A trademark protects signs that distinguish goods or services, while a patent protects an eligible technical invention. Read “Trademark vs patent” at /articole/marca-vs-brevet.