The Romanian Government on Thursday amended Emergency Ordinance 66/2000 on the organisation and exercise of the profession of industrial property attorney in accordance with the relevant standards of European Union and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).The emergency ordinance aligns the national legislation with the standards of the European Union and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the field of recognition of professional qualifications and the free movement of services."The modification of the current legislative framework is necessary in the context of Romania's accession to the OECD, in order to liberalise the advisory services in the field of industrial property in Romania by extending the treatment granted to the EU/EEA member states and to the citizens of the states adhering to the OECD Codes for the Liberalisation of Capital Movements and Current Invisible Operations," according to the government .The amendments brought to the legislation touches the following aspects: regulating the conditions under which persons authorised to permanently exercise the profession of industrial property attorney in a member state of the European Union, of the European Economic Area or in a state adhering to the OECD Codes for the Liberalisation of Capital Movements and Current Invisible Operations may temporarily carry out this activity in Romania; repealing restrictive provisions from the legislation in force in order to facilitate access to the profession and reduce administrative barriers; ensuring non-discriminatory treatment for citizens of EU/EEA member states and of countries adhering to the OECD Codes for the Liberalisation of Capital Movements and Current Invisible Operations, in accordance with the recommendations made by the OECD Investment Committee; establishing a clear mechanism for the recognition of qualifications won in the mentioned states, with the possibility of applying compensatory measures (adaptation stages or aptitude tests), in accordance with Law 200/2004."By taking these measures, we will facilitate professional mobility, the fair recognition of qualifications acquired outside the country and ensure a clear, predictable legal framework compatible with international standards in the field of industrial property," according to the government.
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
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Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
