Andreea Bende

Andreea has coordinated over the years large volume IP projects where she has been the designated Client liaison, responsible for the direct connection with the Client, enabling efficient communication with direct attention to their needs.

With an outstanding track record, Andreea has handled or coordinated many administrative procedures either in front of the Romanian State Office for Patents and Trademarks (“OSIM”) or before the EUIPO, as well argued cases in front of the Romanian Appeals Committee.

She is connected to various developments in the world of IP globally and is a regular contributor to prestigious publications in the field, both national and international.

Accolades

• Winner – Practitioner of the Year in Romania, Managing IP AEMEA Awards (2025)
• Next Generation Partner, Intellectual Property, EMEA Legal 500
• Leading Professional (Band 3), Intellectual Property, Chambers and Partners
• Trademark Star, Managing IP, IP Stars
• Top Trademark Professional, WTR 1000 (Silver Band)
• Top IP Practitioner, FinMedia

Testimonials

When you are working with Andreea, you know she will do everything needed to solve the case. (Chambers and Partners Europe, 2025)

It is a pleasure to work with Andreea. She is very attuned to client needs, her advice is succinct and practical, always addressing the key issues with clarity and precision (Chambers and Partners Europe, 2025)

… deep knowledge of Romanian trademark law and careful analysis enable the development of effective strategies. (WTR 1000, 2025)

Andreea Bende stands out for her blend of proficiency, personal attention, and dedication to meeting clients’ unique needs promptly. Andreea is delivering top-tier services. (Legal 500, 2024)

… an excellent practitioner. Andreea’s advice is commercial timely and succinct and she always provides strategies and solutions that are in line with the client’s aims. (Legal 500, 2024)

She is accustomed to managing large volumes of details and discovering nuances that are beneficial to our cases. She is very dedicated to all the projects she advises on, regardless of their complexity, which is highly commendable. (Chambers and Partners Europe, 2024)

Andreea Bende has very good communication skills and a pragmatic approach. It is a pleasure to work with her. (Chambers and Partners Europe, 2024)

[…] the go-to for trademark portfolio management, strategic prosecution and complex contentious matters. (WTR 1000, 2024)

Andreea Bende’s know-how on trade mark prosecution and strong handling gives us the confidence to rest assured that our trade mark portfolio is well monitored and protected. (Legal 500, 2023)

Andreea Bende was excellent. She demonstrated her legal expertise and knowledge and was aware of the commercial environment and business considerations. (Chambers and Partners Europe, 2023)

Andreea is a brilliantly strategic attorney, who delivers across a diverse range of industries for an equally varied clientele. She is responsive, detail oriented and has a strong understanding of business needs. (WTR 1000, 2023)

Andreea Bende has provided very good strategic advice in relation to related contentious matters. (Legal 500, 2022)

[Ana-Maria Baciu and] Andreea Bende are ‘both wonderful professionals with a deep knowledge of IP law‘. (Legal 500, 2022)

Andreea Bende, a “top expert” who is “client oriented and determined to offer the best solutions”; and the “professional, skilled, meticulous, proactive and flexible” (WTR 1000, 2022)

Andreea Bende is a young talented partner who is always responsive and understands exactly the client’s needs. I entrusted her with cases for my most important client. (Legal 500, 2021)

Also on deck is adept portfolio manager and office action aficionado Andreea Bende – an “excellent and highly experienced trademark practitioner, providing prompt, precise and reliable advice and effective assistance, notably in opposition matters”. (WTR 1000, 2021)
Andreea Bende is a smart, caring and extremely agile professional in IP; she is responsive, is not stopped by difficulties and is truly committed to obtain the best result of each of her cases. (Legal 500, 2020)

The “solution-oriented and helpful” Andreea Bende delivers across a diverse range of industries for an equally varied clientele. “Always willing to communicate in depth, she is comprehensive and understanding. She always gives her clients the best possible answer. (WTR 1000, 2020)

Clients say: “[Andreea Bende handles] everything with exceptional professionalism” (WTR 1000, 2019)

[Ana-Maria Baciu and] Andreea Bende are two standout members of the practice. “They make great business partners, as they take the time to understand their clients’ industries – and handle everything with exceptional professionalism. On top of that, they have truly outstanding legal knowledge.” (WTR 1000, 2019)

Andreea [Bende is an] accomplished professional, [she is] reliable and [has] a complete knowledge of the market, the system and the law. (IP Stars, 2014)