June 2026

BACIU PARTNERS’ Intellectual Property practice has been included ones again in the global elite and recognized in both chapters researched for the Romanian market—Firm: Litigation and Transactions and Firm: Prosecution—in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000.

The IAM Patent 1000 ranking reinforces a principle that defines how we work: technical precision in patent law only delivers value when it is matched by a thorough, un-dramatic understanding of our clients’ industries. This approach led the editorial analysts to note that BACIU PARTNERS possesses the “full-service capability required to handle complex transactional and contentious mandates, with a client base concentrated in the life sciences, pharmaceutical and technology sectors.”

Positioned in the Silver band, the team also sees three of its practitioners receiving individual recognition, highlighting the work reality such a distinction reflects. The analytical depth required to protect innovation—especially where patent law intersects with complex regulatory frameworks and evolving technological boundaries—remains at the core of our daily practice.

At an individual level:

• Ana-Maria Baciu is recognized as a Highly Recommended professional, with the editorial noting that she is “a prominent intellectual property and regulatory practitioner”.
• Ileana Nicolescu-Decsei has been promoted to Recommended professional, joining a select cohort of practitioners recognized with this distinction.
• Marking her debut in these rankings, Oana Ionescu Matei is one of only two professionals in Romania to be recognized as a Next Generation Recommended practitioner.

Our patent practice continues to focus on turning legal technicalities into predictable commercial paths, with the IAM Patent 1000 editorial highlighting that “the team has developed a particular focus on patent litigation, where it continues to build a solid track record”.

IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners serves as a primary resource for identifying world-class, private practice patent expertise. The rankings are based on an extensive research process that includes over 1,800 interviews with industry specialists worldwide.

Details about our award-winning Intellectual Property practice are available HERE.