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Professional Development and Continuous Learning as a Strategic Habit

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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CPDP.ai 2025: an inside look at the future of European Data Protection and AI Regulation

June 2025 by Adela Nuță Brussels was, once again, the epicenter of European dialogue on personal data protection and the impact of emerging technologies, during the CPDP.ai 2025 conference organized last May. The event provided valuable insight into the anticipated regulatory developments, with a focus on the upcoming revision of the General Data Protection Regulation…
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A Global View on M&A: Summer School on Mergers and Acquisitions, Romania

June 2025 We are thrilled to share that BACIU PARTNERS is once again an Asset Partner at the Summer ELSA Law School (SELS) Bucharest on Mergers and Acquisitions, one of the flagship events organized by ELSA Bucharest and dedicated to the international law student community. The full-week event that will take place in July 2025,…
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Intellectual Property Insights: Refusal of Mercedes-Benz’s radiator grille mark overturned on appeal

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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Patent Lawyers in Romania | IAM Patent 1000 rankings for 2025

June 2025 BACIU PARTNERS has been recognized as a Recommended firm in Romania in both the Patent Litigation and Transaction and Patent Prosecution chapters of the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000. This significant achievement highlights our collective success but also reaffirms our commitment to doing things differently, focused on excellence. The expertise that our…
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EUIPO Extends Mediation Procedure Before the Office for All Inter-Partes Disputes

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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The regulation of crypto-assets in Romania

June 2025 by Andrei Cosma and Adela Nuță   The European legal framework – MiCA Regulation The regulation of crypto-asset markets at the level of the European Union is no longer a legislative promise, but a legal reality. With the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), the Union establishes, for the…
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FinTech Law in Romania. Regulations and Trends.

June 2025 Andrei Cosma, Jasmine Botis, and Cosmin Todirascu contributed a comprehensive overview of the legislative framework impacting fintech in Romania, helping companies active across various sectors stay connected with the relevant information in the field. The material is part of the comparative legal guides series produced by Lexology In-Depth and adds to the 22…
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INTA Annual Meeting 2025. A Global IP Classic.

Preparing our participation to the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Annual Meeting, we always say: “Let’s Rubik INTA. Because every angle counts!” George Irimescu attended the conference in San Diego, California, from 17-21 May 2025. What’s our take on his participation to this global IP classic that constantly reimagines itself? When you explore all angles, engage,…
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Intellectual Property Stars in Romania. Leading Professionals Ranked in IP Stars by Managing IP.

June 2025 Managing IP has published its 2025 edition of the IP STARS Practitioners’ rankings, a list of highly regarded professionals across various IP practice areas who have achieved particularly remarkable results over the past year. Ana-Maria Baciu and Andreea Bende have been named Trade Mark Stars and acknowledged as leaders in intellectual property based on…
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