November 2024 by Andreea Bende and Narcis Codori Context Following the adoption of a legislative package by the European Council on 10 October 2024, two new legislative acts were published in the Official Journal of the European Union amending the EU design laws, on 18.11.2024. According to an official statement of the European Council[1], the…
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November 2024 by Andreea Bende and George Irimescu The recent reform at European Union level of the legislation regarding the protection of geographical indications aims to improve the efficiency of the protection of products whose unique characteristics are linked to their geographical origin. The key points of this reform consist of extending the protection of…
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November 2024 CNCPIR Symposium | Poiana Brasov, Romania | 5-7 November 2024 Trademarks in the Digital World: NFTs, Metaverse, and AI – Practical Aspects was the title of the comprehensive presentation delivered by Andreea Bende during the recent symposium organized by the Romanian National Chamber of Industrial Property Attorneys, CNCPIR, and its esteemed international partner,…
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November 2024 Hungarian Association for the Protection of Industrial Property and Copyright | 14-15 November | Mezőkövesd, Hungary Zsófia Halmágyi will join the IP community at the upcoming Autumn Conference organized by the Hungarian Association for the Protection of Industrial Property and Copyright (MIE, MAGYAR IPARJOGVÉDELMI ÉS SZERZŐI JOGI EGYESÜLET). This notable event will take…
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Addition of co-dominant distinctive element are insufficient to avoid conflict with Louis Vuitton’s reputed LV logo.
November 2024 CNCPIR Symposium | Poiana Brasov, Romania | 5-7 November 2024 “Navigating Intellectual Property in the Digital Age—Counterfeiting and Piracy: Realities and Challenges” is the timely theme of the extensive and well-rounded symposium organized by the Romanian National Chamber of Industrial Property Attorneys, CNCPIR, and its esteemed international partners. The event is designed to…
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The International Trademark Association (INTA) will host its prestigious Leadership Meeting 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on November 12 and 15. George Irimescu will attend the highly anticipated gathering, representing BACIU PARTNERS.
Ana-Maria Baciu has been named among the Global Leaders for 2025 by IAM Patents 1000. Our strong partnerships with internationally renowned intellectual property practices—also recognized leaders in the patent sector—further enhance our ability to deliver top-tier counsel.
October 2024 Webstock 2024, Romania’s largest social media event, a trademark (in both formal and informal senses) and flagship event by Evensys, brings together marketing and online communities. The 2024 edition took place on October 18, at JW Marriott and welcomed over 700 participants across the communication spectrum. Ana-Maria Baciu was invited as a speaker…
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October 2024 by Andreea Bende INTRO: The transition to the mandatory use of electronic applications for action (“eAFAs”) was finalized, and starting with October 3, 2024, rights holders and their representatives can submit eAFAs before the customs authorities only through electronic means such as the IP Enforcement Portal (IPEP) or the available national portals. Starting…
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