May 2026 6th EUIPO IP Case Law Conference | Alicante, Spain | 21-22 May 2026 The intellectual property field is evolving under the pressure of entirely new and sometimes unexpected social, commercial and technological realities. Against this background, the 6th edition of the EUIPO IP Case Law Conference brought together some of the most authoritative…
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by Ana-Maria Baciu Undoubtedly, the digital landscape of music is currently undergoing a profound transformation, arguably the most impactful since the invention of the phonograph. Today, however, the needle isn’t hitting vinyl; it’s hitting an algorithm. The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP) has moved from theoretical debate in law journals to…
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May 2026 We are excited to report on a new recognition of excellence: BACIU PARTNERS wins “Romania Trademark Firm of the Year” and Ana-Maria BACIU is named “Practitioner of the Year” at the 2026 Managing IP EMEA Awards Gala. The consistent presence of BACIU PARTNERS at the Managing IP EMEA Awards over the years is…
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April 2026 An intriguing mix of creativity, technology, and business, intellectual property today raises questions that go beyond the traditional legal framework, adding strategic and ethical dimensions to the craft. Equally noteworthy, this field is shaped in real time by each generation of practitioners — current and upcoming. It is within this framework that BACIU…
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April 2026 by Adela Nuță A draft law amending and supplementing Law No. 506/2004 on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (the legislative act transposing into national law Directive 2002/58/EC – the “ePrivacy Directive”) is currently under legislative review in the Romanian Parliament. Adopted over 20…
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March 2026 by Ana-Maria Baciu & Ileana Nicolescu-Decsei Before deciding to initiate trademark litigation, brands should consider more than just the potential for winning a case: they should evaluate whether litigation truly serves their business objectives and understand the strategic implications of that choice. In their specialist chapter for The Trademark Litigation Review 2026 published…
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INTA | 2–6 May 2026 | ExCel London, UK Ana-Maria Baciu and Adina Bădărău will be attending INTA 2026 Annual Meeting, join the intellectual property professional cohort present at the much-anticipated event. Widely recognised as one of the leading global gatherings dedicated to intellectual property, the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting brings together professionals,…
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April 2026 Event Alert: juridice.ro | 6 April 2026 Ana-Maria Baciu will moderate an upcoming debate organized by Juridice.ro, exploring one of the increasingly visible intersections between creativity and law: “AI sau n-ai proprietate intelectuală? Lolita Cercel in law” (play on words in Romanian) The debate builds on a topic that has been gaining public attention: the…
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A technical overview of Romania’s FinTech legal framework. Insights into GEO 10/2025, CASP compliance, DORA implementation, and the tax landscape.
March 2026 BACIU PARTNERS is pleased to share another significant achievement: the reconfirmation of our Tier 1 status in both Intellectual Property and TMT: Gambling Law in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 EMEA. Maintaining the highest possible ranking in these two specialized fields is a perfect reflection of our stable, organic growth and our commitment…
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