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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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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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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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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March 2026 Ana-Maria Baciu took the stage at humAInity 2026 to explore the high-stakes intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property with a special twist on employment aspects. As “the sound of knowledge” echoed throughout Ana’s presentation – which insightfully kicked off this much-anticipated event – she delved into the regulatory shifts that will define…
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March 2026 The 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners Europe marks a significant milestone for BACIU PARTNERS. We are pleased to share that BACIU PARTNERS has been elevated to Band 1 in Intellectual Property and TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), continuing to be recognized as a leading firm in these sectors in Romania. Moreover, BACIU…
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March 2026 As artificial intelligence moves from experimental adoption to concrete (be that core, operational or auxiliary) business integration. At this point in time, the conversation has shifted in most of the contexts from theoretical risks to the day-to-day reality of the EU AI Act and the evolving jurisprudence of AI-generated content. There are still…
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February 2026 It gives us a distinct pleasure to share that BACIU PARTNERS together with ELSA Bucharest are organizing the 4th edition of the Moot Court Competition on Intellectual Property Law. The project is dedicated to students in the 3rd and 4th years at law faculties in Bucharest. Participating in this program will give our…
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