June 2025 BACIU PARTNERS has been reconfirmed as a firm of reference on the Romanian market in the patent field and included in the respective section of the IP STARS rankings published by Managing IP. With an increasingly prominent status in the patent field, too, the firm is included in Tier 3, highlighting its evolution…
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June 2025 by Andreea Bende and Marta Datcu As of June 2nd 2025, EUIPO mediation services are now available in all inter partes proceedings related to EU trademarks and designs. In practical terms, this means that any party currently involved in opposition or cancellation proceedings for EU trademarks, whether at first or second instance, or…
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June 2025 by Irina Văleanu and Iunia Radu Law no. 139/2024 introduces a significant amendment to the Civil Procedure Code by implementing a national digital system for the random assignment of judicial experts when the parties cannot reach an agreement. The operation of this digital system is governed by the 2024 Methodological Norms concerning the…
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May 2025 London International Disputes Week (LIDW) | London, UK | 2-6 June 2025 Ileana Nicolescu will attend the London International Disputes Week (LIDW), which will take place from 2 to 6 June 2025. A key gathering for professionals involved in resolving international disputes, LIDW brings together legal experts, arbitrators, mediators, and decision-makers from over…
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May 2025 by Irina Văleanu & Iunia Radu The Romanian Parliament has recently adopted a significant amendment to Law no. 134/2010 on the Civil Procedure Code (“Civil Procedure Code”), amending the threshold value for the small claims procedure. On May 8, 2025, the President of Romania issued Decree no. 627/2025, by which Law no.…
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May 2025 by Ileana Nicolescu & Denisa Dragusin World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on May 3 marks a major step this year toward protecting journalists from abusive lawsuits, known as SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation). These lawsuits are often used as tools of intimidation—designed to silence those who expose matters of public interest by…
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March 2025 Event alert: Restructuring of the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) – Challenges, directions and impact on the cases pending before the courts March 24th, 2025 | JURIDICE.RO Irina Văleanu will be one of the speakers at the debate organized by JURIDICE.ro on the topic “Restructuring of ANPC – Challenges, directions and impact…
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March 2025 The verification and control procedure carried out by the internal structures of the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) has undergone a series of changes following the Order no. 1601/11.10.2024 issued by the President of the Authority, published in the Official Gazette no. 1252 bis in December 2024. The normative act addresses both…
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March 2025 We are pleased to announce the annual promotions within our team, reinforcing our commitment to consistent organic growth and cross-practice collaboration. The firm proudly elevates three outstanding professionals: Irina Văleanu to Counsel (Dispute Resolution), Ileana Nicolescu to Managing Associate (Dispute Resolution), and Zsófia Judit Halmágyi to Senior Intellectual Property Counsel (Intellectual Property). As…
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February 2025 Managing IP | Awards Gala 2025 – Shortlists Announced Ileana Nicolescu has been nominated for the highly-anticipated Rising Stars award by the highly reputable Managing IP. Specializing in dispute resolution, Ileana has successfully contributed to complex IP cases, demonstrating sharp legal acumen and dedication. A young member of AIPPI and a contributor to the European Patent…
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