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Beware IPR holders! Applications for Customs Action are compulsory to be filed via the IPEP portal starting October 3, 2024

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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Gambling Industry in Romania: Regulatory update and the Role of Insurance

A new provision impacting the gambling industry in Romania created quite a shock in the market: the increase in the guarantee requirements applicable to gambling operators.

ECTA Autumn Meeting 2024

October 2024 The 2024 edition of ECTA’s Autumn Meeting is expected to be the meeting point for a cohort of intellectual property professionals from private practices and in-house professionals. As a member of the ECTA Law Committee, Zsófia Judit Halmágyi will be among the select professionals to attend this high-level event, which is exclusively reserved for Supervisory…
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2024 Rising Stars in Intellectual Property by Managing IP in Romania

Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP) released its Rising Stars publication, revealing the practitioners acknowledged in the 2024 rankings. These include George-Mihai Irimescu and Zsófia Judit Halmágyi of BACIU PARTNERS.

Intellectual Property Insights: Lookalike trademarks under scrutiny of Romanian IP Office

October 2024 As part of the WTR series EUROPEAN UNION | Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence, Andreea Bende and Narcis Codori, recently co-authored a piece titled “Lookalike trademarks under scrutiny of Romanian IP Office“. The thesis: SOIT held there was a similarity and likelihood of confusion between JACKPOT SALA DE JOCURI and MAXBET…
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Who’s keeping score? New legislative proposals to regulate the “Nutri-Score” labelling system

The sale of products bearing the ”Nutri-Score” nutritional label is once again under scrutiny by authorities and economic operators with fresh legislative proposals in the pipeline.

Free Trade vs. Legislative Projects? Commercial practices legislation back in the spotlight

Significant changes to the legislation concerning competition and commercial practices are envisaged by a new bill. The primary goal of legislative proposal B459/2024 is to balance the relationship between large retailers and local producers while ensuring consumer protection by facilitating access to high-quality products.

WTR Global Leaders by World Trademark Review names Ana-Maria Baciu as Leader for Romania

September 2024 WTR Global Leaders, part of the WTR – World Trademark Review’s work, brings together the world’s foremost law firm and corporate experts in trademark practice, allowing the wider community to benefit from their insight, experience and perspectives. WTR Global Leaders, now in its sixth edition, clearly distinguishes between private practice and corporate practice.…
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MARQUES Annual Conference 2024: The Many Traits of the Trademark Expert

September 2024 MARQUES, the European association representing brand owners since 1986, is gearing up for its 2024 annual event, that will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, from September 24 to 27, 2024. This gathering will center around the theme THE MANY TRAITS OF THE TRADEMARK EXPERT. In its 38th edition, the event will tackle a…
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Join our enthusiastic team: Regulatory Lawyer

September 2024 We are expanding our award-winning team to welcome a: Regulatory Lawyer ABOUT YOU The suitable candidate for this role: A member of the Bar Association Prior experience in regulatory law is useful, but not essential or mandatory Robust written and verbal communication skills in Romanian and English Attention to details and accuracy Open-minded…
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