June 2024 by Ana-Maria Baciu and Ileana Nicolescu On its first anniversary, the Unitary Patent system also celebrated its first expansion, with Romania depositing its instrument of ratification of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) on 31 May 2024. This expansion, to become effective as of 1 September 2024, brings the total number…
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June 2024 We are currently looking for a colleague to join our administrative department, part of our Business Services, as Secretary/Executive Assistant ABOUT THE ROLE Performing secretarial tasks regarding filings with courts of law, Trade Register, notaries, external counsels and firms, various state authorities, other institutions Providing administrative support, including registration, distribution and handling of…
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June 2024 The Romanian State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (OSIM) completed in May 2024 the implementation of the Common Tools Integration (CTI) tool, a software package based on blockchain technology. The CTI has been developed to enable national offices in EU Member States to constantly and efficiently update the information available to the general…
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June 2024 As part of the WTR series EUROPEAN UNION | Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence, Zsófia Halmágyi authored a piece titled “Probative value of evidence of use: General Court makes detailed analysis in LABCORE case“. The thesis: The Board of Appeal found that the items of evidence adduced by the opponent failed…
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The diversity of perspectives generated by the debate on “Freedom of expression of artists”, recently organized by juridice.ro, has reconfirmed the complexity of the subject. The central topic revolved around the recent case in which the National Council for Combating Discrimination (CNCD) applied sanctions to the Bucharest Municipality Museum, the Art Society Cultural Center Foundation, British…
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One of the most important, but also most vulnerable assets of a company is its image. As a result of the fierce competition to attract and maintain the attention of potential customers and build a “name”, any negative information that is released about a company impacts the decision of business partners and of the public…
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June 2024 By Ana-Maria Baciu and Andrei Cosma The above title summarizes the recent legislative change affecting the land-based gambling industry through the adoption of Law 107/2024. This law, among other amendments, also introduces a new authorization condition for slot machines, namely that the proposed premise must be located in a locality “with a population…
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June 2024 Event alert: Save the date: June 10th, 2024 Adela Nuță will be one of the speakers at the debate organized by JURIDICE.ro on the topic “Genetic data protection: Privacy and ethical issues related to the collection, storage, and use of genetic data for medical and research purposes“. Adela’s central intervention will focus on…
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June 2024 Managing IP, a leading intellectual property publication, released its 2024 IP STARS rankings, naming Ana-Maria Baciu and Andreea Bende as Trade Mark Stars and acknowledging them among the leaders in intellectual property, considering expertise, workload, and outcomes achieved for clients. Ana-Maria Baciu, a seasoned intellectual property and regulatory lawyer with a remarkable plus…
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June 2024 Our commitment to empowering the next generation of legal professionals is further strengthened by our strong partnership with ELSA Bucharest. This collaboration provides a platform where students gain a competitive edge in a friendly, safe, and knowledge-driven setting. Our collaboration with ELSA Bucharest it’s about creating a dynamic movement that excites and empowers…
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