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…
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June 2026 To make the sound of knowledge amplify it takes dialogue, curiosity, perspective and the willingness to look beyond the obvious answer. This is one of the reasons why BACIU PARTNERS continues to invest in initiatives such as the Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition (MCC IP), organized together with ELSA Bucharest. This year its…
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June 2026 Employment law initiatives: “WORK IN PROGRESS” | Conversations on workplace dynamics, legal strategy & business reality The workplace is increasingly influenced by transparency, technology, workforce expectations and operational pressure points that evolve, unsurprisingly, faster than organizations do. WORK IN PROGRESS is a BACIU PARTNERS project designed as a series of focused initiatives exploring the…
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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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March 2026 BACIU PARTNERS is pleased to announce the promotion of two of its lawyers, who are assuming new roles within the firm. Cristina STOICA – promoted to Senior Associate Cristina’s practice focuses on consumer protection and advertising compliance. She provides legal assistance to clients in aligning their operations with the national and European legislative…
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February 2026 BACIU PARTNERS has been included in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026 shortlists, with firm-level nominations across all national categories and individual recognitions for Ana-Maria Baciu and Ileana Nicolescu-Decsei. Shortlisted categories: Romania Firm of the Year: Copyright & Design Romania Firm of the Year: Patent Romania Firm of the Year: Trademark Individual nominations:…
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February 2026 We are expanding to welcome a: Dispute Resolution Lawyer ABOUT YOU The suitable candidate for this role: Fully fledged lawyer with 5-6 years of professional experience Substantial exposure to civil, commercial and administrative litigation, with a strong command of civil procedure law Prior experience in intellectual property disputes is preferable, but not mandatory…
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by Irina Văleanu and Diana Drăgan Through a recent Decision of the Constitutional Court[1], a consistent jurisprudence has been reiterated regarding the powers of the National Consumer Protection Authority (“ANPC”), the Constitutional Court settling the issue: ANPC does not carry out jurisdictional activity, but exclusively administrative activity. Where did the controversy arise from? In accordance…
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October 2025 We are delighted to share that Ileana Nicolescu has been recognized as a Rising Star in the 2025 rankings published by Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP). This recognition is based on feedback from clients, peers, and fellow practitioners, and stands as an independent acknowledgment of Ileana’s strong professional commitment, her insightful approach, and…
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September 2025 It is important to understand that every choice carries responsibility, and that embracing our decisions with honesty allows us to build an authentic career, one that reflects our values and needs. WOMEN IN LAW initiative curated by Alina Matei on JURIDICE.ro meets Oana Ionescu Matei. Alina Matei: Thank you, esteemed Mrs. Oana Ionescu Matei, Senior Associate…
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