September 2025 BACIU PARTNERS has once again been reconfirmed as a Recommended firm in the Copyright and Related Rights section of the IP STARS rankings recently published by Managing IP. With this new recognition, BACIU PARTNERS remains one of the only two business law firms active in Romania ranked across all sections researched by this…
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August 2025 We’re proud to announce that Ana-Maria Baciu has been shortlisted in three categories at the inaugural edition of the Legal 500 CEE Awards 2025: Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Romania Lawyer of the Year CEE Partner of the Year These nominations mark yet another first-of-its-kind achievement in Ana-Maria Baciu’s impressive career: she…
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August 2025 As part of the WTR series EUROPEAN UNION | Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence, Andreea Bende and Zsófia Judit Halmágyi recently authored a piece titled “Fly me to the moon: the LUNAR OUTPOST case”. The thesis: The General Court has upheld an EUIPO decision finding that LUNAR OUTPOST was descriptive and…
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August 2025 We are proud to share that Andreea Bende has been shortlisted at the Legal 500 CEE Awards 2025, in the category Intellectual Property Next Generation Partner of the Year. This recognition is more than a moment of individual achievement; it is a reflection of what it takes to contribute to the shaping of…
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August 2025 by Ileana Nicolescu and Narcis Codori To what extent can the press reproduce and use texts published on social media without the author’s consent? This question lies at the heart of a case brought before the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”), following a request for a preliminary ruling submitted by…
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July 2025 An accomplished career is built through sustained effort, with hard work being the cornerstone of success. Competence and expertise truly make the difference. | Interview with Andreea Bende “Women in the legal profession often face challenges in balancing professional and personal life. However, these challenges also enable them to bring diverse perspectives and unique…
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July 2025 We are proud to share that BACIU PARTNERS has been shortlisted for Intellectual Property Firm of the Year at the inaugural edition of the Legal 500 CEE Awards 2025. This nomination reflects a long-standing commitment to: combining deep IP expertise with a clear business perspective, simplifying the complex and helping clients act with confidence,…
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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 Amplifying the sound of knowledge takes dedication, structure—and a curious mind. At BACIU PARTNERS, we see professional development not as an administrative burden but as a strategic habit. It’s how we keep our thinking sharp, our advice relevant, and our work a step ahead of the curve. In this spirit, today, we proudly…
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June 2025 Intellectual Property Insights: Refusal of Mercedes-Benz’s radiator grille mark overturned on appeal As part of the WTR series EUROPEAN UNION | Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence, Andreea Bende recently authored a piece titled “Refusal of Mercedes-Benz’s radiator grille mark overturned on appeal”. The thesis: The EUIPO examiner found that the mark…
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