November 2025
Ana-Maria Baciu joined the AUDIENT community, on 14 October 2025, for a thought-provoking conversation on copyright, ownership, contracts, collective management, and the impact of AI on the artistic industries.
Her presentation titled “Understanding the Legal Sound of Creativity” translated complex legal structures into something every creator, producer or content-driven business can use: a practical guide to composing in harmony with the law.
Key aspects highlighted by Ana-Maria included:
- “Turning up the volume on creativity”
From the famous Monkey Selfie case to Painer v. Standard Verlags, Ana-Maria illustrated why authorship and originality remain the heartbeats of copyright.
- “The fundamental notes: Your rights as a creator”
What is protected, the distinction between moral and economic rights, how long each lasts, and who benefits (authors, performers, producers, broadcasters, database makers).
- “Reading the score: The art of copyright contracts”
The three essentials for avoiding “false notes”: Object. Duration. Exclusivity. Plus the golden rule: if it’s not written, it doesn’t exist.
- “Playing in stereo: The power of collective management”
Why organisations such as UCMR-ADA, CREDIDAM, UPFR or VISARTA amplify the creator’s voice — and revenue.
- “Synthetic sounds: AI and the new rules”
Human vs. AI-generated content, transparency obligations, and how to protect both creators and audiences.
Ana-Maria’s presence at AUDIENT highlights exactly what our team stands for: making complex IP themes accessible, actionable and relevant. We remain committed to continuing to amplify the sound of knowledge for creators, brands and innovators.
Details about our award-winning IP practice are available HERE.
BACIU PARTNERS is proud to be named CEE IP Firm of the Year (Legal 500 CEE Awards Gala 2025) and Romania Copyright & Design Firm of the Year (Managing IP EMEA Awards Gala 2024 and 2025).
At the heart of our IP practice Ana-Maria Baciu, recognised as Band 1 in Intellectual Property by Chambers & Partners, a Leading Individual by Legal 500 and an IP Star / Top 250 Women in IP in Managing IP. Also, Ana-Maria has been acknowledged as Romania Lawyer of the Year by Legal 500 (CEE Awards Gala, inaugural edition, 2025).