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IP law firm Baciu Partners was set up in July 2019 by a team of lawyers from Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen. The firm’s attorneys are highly skilled in IP disputes and protection.
Notable practitioners: Ana-Maria Baciu
Cabinet M Oproiu is a highly respected IP boutique known for its expertise in trade mark and patent protection. The firm is actively involved in IP office work and court proceedings.
Notable practitioners: Margareta Oproiu and Raluca Vasilescu.
The partners are supported by a team of trade mark and patent attorneys. Nicoleta Groza and Ioana Sturza are practitioners to watch.
2026
"We value Cosmovici & Asociații’s strong technical depth in IP litigation combined with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach."
"Strong execution and administrative discipline in IP filing and prosecution, with a clear understanding of PE value drivers and transaction requirements."
"We appreciate the ability to translate complex IP considerations into clear, actionable advice aligned with business strategy. Commercially grounded IP advice that is clear, pragmatic, and aligned with investment and value-creation objectives."
"What distinguishes Cosmovici & Asociații is the combination of strong technical legal expertise with strategic business understanding. Their IP litigation team demonstrates not only solid command of Romanian and EU intellectual property law, but also a refined ability to anticipate procedural developments and align litigation strategy with broader commercial objectives."
"Their team demonstrates a thorough understanding of both Romanian and EU IP frameworks, ensuring that filings are not treated as mere formalities, but as part of a coherent protection strategy aligned with the client’s long-term business objectives. Whether dealing with trade marks, designs, or other IP rights, they show strong attention to detail, anticipate potential objections, and proactively address risks before they materialize during examination."
"Their advisory work goes beyond technical interpretation of statutes; it reflects a structured, strategic approach to intellectual property as a core asset. The team is able to translate complex legal frameworks — whether national, EU, or international — into practical guidance that supports informed decision-making. Their opinions are well-reasoned, clearly articulated, and tailored to the specific risk profile and commercial objectives of the client."
"Their contribution reflects not only technical expertise, but also a commitment to ensuring that Swiss standards of brand protection are properly understood and respected locally. This type of involvement goes beyond commercial mandates and supports the broader Swiss business community active in Romania."
"Cosmovici & Associates demonstrate a high level of procedural rigor and consistency in their filing and prosecution work. From our perspective, their approach reflects the precision and structured methodology typically associated with Swiss legal standards."
"What we really value is that the litigation team treats our [company's] history with the same respect we do. They don't just follow procedures. They have razor-sharp recall and come up with novel, creative arguments to protect what we’ve built over a century."
"They are true 'quarterbacks' of the IP world. Their advisory service is characterized by an in-depth knowledge of both the law and the specific pulse of our industry. We appreciate their client-orientated approach—they are good listeners who provide pragmatic advice that our internal teams can actually use. They understand that for a top-three market player, legal strategy must always align with commercial reality."
Paul Cosmovici
"Strong strategic judgment, clear communication and an ability to align IP advice with commercial and investment realities."
"Paul Cosmovici stands out for his strategic clarity and depth of intellectual property expertise. He combines strong doctrinal knowledge with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, which is particularly valuable in complex or high-stakes IP matters."
"Paul Cosmovici demonstrates a rare combination of legal precision and strategic vision. He has the ability to translate complex regulatory matters — particularly those involving the interaction between Swiss standards and Romanian legislation — into clear, actionable guidance."
"Paul is a sound and strategic leader. He has this rare ability to combine high-level technical direction with a very human, approachable touch. He is commercially astute, always ensuring that the legal path chosen offers the best value for money. Beyond his expertise, he is simply a lovely person to work with, which makes even the most stressful legal proceedings feel manageable. He makes us feel like a priority, not just another file on a desk."
CWB Romania is a dedicated team comprising eight skilled professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional services. With a strong focus on intellectual property, CWB Romania is known for its expertise and comprehensive approach to IP protection and enforcement.
Notable practitioners: Aura Campeanu.
Răzvan Dincă & Asociații recently changed its name to Dincă & Speciac. The firm is very experienced in IP disputes work.
Notable practitioners: Razvan Dincă, Irina Speciac and Vlad Stanese.
Claudiu Feraru leads the IP practice at Feraru Partners. He was previously an employee of the Romanian Patent and Trademark Office. Case studies show Feraru dealt with patent filing as well as trade mark filing, oppositions and enforcement advice work for different brand owners. Clients include EXEL Industries, Viorica Cosmetic, MAPA İnșaat and Native Canada Footwear.
2026
"In the world of IP administration, precision is everything and LEXTERS is meticulous. Their filing and prosecution team is incredibly efficient, ensuring that every deadline is met with time to spare. We’ve been particularly impressed by their proactive docketing and the seamless way they handle international filings. It’s a 'no-fuss' experience where we can trust that our portfolio is being managed with ironclad attention to detail, allowing us to focus on our core business."
"What sets the LEXTERS advisory team apart is their commercial awareness. They don’t provide legal advice in a vacuum; they provide clarity that aligns with our broader business objectives. They have been invaluable in helping us navigate risk and identify white-space opportunities for our brand. Their advice is always practical, forward-looking, and delivered with a deep understanding of our specific industry landscape. They aren't just outside counsel—they are a vital extension of our internal strategy team."
Irina Vasile
"Irina stands out for her rare ability to bridge the gap between complex legal theory and practical business reality. She doesn't just provide 'legal advice'; she provides a roadmap for growth. Her strategic oversight in IP matters and her meticulous approach to portfolio management give us immense confidence. She is also an exceptional communicator who can simplify high-stakes legal issues for our executive team."
2025
"Communication, skills, and efficiency."
"They have solutions. They are lawyers specialised in several fields."
Milcev Burbea is renowned for representing clients across various sectors, including luxury goods, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and banking. The firm has a diverse portfolio in intellectual property, handling trademark, copyright, design, and patent matters in both prosecution and enforcement. The prosecution side of their legal services is managed by a specialized IP division, registered with and authorized by the Romanian Patent and Trademark Office (Ro PTO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Notable practitioners: Iulia Burbea and Gabriela Milcev.
2026
"Their opinions are complete, practical, honest and easy to understand. They are result driven and very smart lawyers. A team for winning!"
"They approach a legal problem from the practical aspect and will advise the most effective and efficient solution for the client that is not only cost-effective, but aims to resolve the overall problem."
"Highly responsive and strategic IP litigators, with a business-oriented approach and strong hands-on partner involvement."
"Efficient and detail-oriented prosecution team with strong technical trademark and design filing expertise; responsive communication, proactive portfolio management, and a business-aligned approach to securing and maintaining rights."
"Practical and commercially grounded IP advisors who deliver clear, actionable guidance; they combine deep legal knowledge with strategic insight tailored to business objectives, and communicate consistently and responsively."
"Minded Counsels handles contentious IP matters (oppositions, cancellations) with a measured, methodical approach that inspires confidence. The team is very good at mapping out procedural options, highlighting the key pressure points in a dispute and giving a realistic view of where the case is likely to land. They are responsive when issues flare up, sensible in their dealings with opponents and authorities, and they manage cross‑border coordination smoothly, which is particularly valuable from an in‑house perspective."
"For filing and portfolio management, Minded Counsels is reliable and thorough. Deadlines are tracked carefully, formalities are handled correctly, and we receive clear, succinct updates without being overwhelmed by unnecessary detail. Their lawyers are approachable and solution‑oriented, and they are adept at finding practical ways through local procedural quirks, which makes day‑to‑day portfolio work very straightforward for us."
"The advisory support from Minded Counsels is one of the main reasons we continue to instruct them. The team provides technically sound guidance that reflects how businesses actually operate in Romania and the region, and their analysis is concise and to the point rather than theoretical. Andreea Bende, in particular, is excellent at explaining local law and practice in a way that is easy to plug into our internal decision‑making; she is engaged, pragmatic and proactive in moving matters along, which makes collaboration with her very smooth."
Andreea Bende
"She is not only an excellent IP lawywer but it is also a pleasure to work with her."
"Andreea Bende combines strong technical IP expertise with clear, pragmatic strategic advice; she is highly responsive, commercially focused, and particularly effective in coordinating complex prosecution and enforcement matters."
"Andreea Bende is an excellent IP lawyer who combines strong trade mark and brand expertise with clear commercial judgement. She is very good at explaining Romanian and regional IP issues in a way that is easy to act on internally, and her written advice is concise, well structured and focused on the decisions we need to take. Bende is also highly responsive and hands‑on, keeping matters moving without needing to be chased and coordinating smoothly with other advisers where needed, and she has become a trusted adviser for us on Romanian and regional IP matters."
George Irimescu
"His opinions are pure gold. To the point, clear, understandable and you can trust he knows what he is saying."
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP), established in 1990, is widely recognized as a pioneer in business law in Romania. Over the years, the firm has built a solid reputation as a full-service provider, offering market-leading advice across virtually all practice areas and business sectors.
In the intellectual property (IP) area, NNDKP was the first law firm in Romania to establish a dedicated practice, operating as a one-stop shop for all IP-related matters for over 20 years.
Notable practitioners: Florina Firaru and Sorina Olaru.
2026
“Deep knowledge on very specific subjects.”
“Extremely knowledgeable about all matters IP.”
“One of the best on the market, knowledgeable and dedicated.”
“Responsiveness and practicality.”
“Very responsive and professional team.”
Ana Kusak
“Ana is a highly responsive and knowledgeable lawyer who manages the team very well.”
“Very knowledgeable of IP law.”
Elena Stan
“Elena is very professional and responsive. My go to lawyer in Romania when it comes to IP and TMT matters, and in particular telecoms, data protection, gaming, gambling and advertising.”
Zivko Mijatovic & Partners (ZMP) is an IP boutique with offices in Eastern European countries, including Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia. The firm is renowned for its IP registration and portfolio management services, and it also provides advice on regional enforcement matters.
Notable practitioners: Monica Novac.
Monica Novac, a qualified lawyer, leads the Romanian office.
Zivko Mijatovic & Partners (ZMP) is a full-service IP law firm, established in 1939 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, as a general practice law firm. It has grown progressively and today consists of 15 offices in 14 European countries. The overall protection of all IP rights, including prosecution, enforcement and litigation, is provided through the network of ZMP offices covering the Balkan Peninsula and Central and Eastern Europe, with a liaison office in Alicante, Spain, providing legal services in relation to European trademarks and designs and IP legal services in Spain. Over the last 30 years, ZMP’s primary activity has been the protection, via prosecution and litigation, of all IP rights.
The firm has gained reputation for having stellar and efficient services in the region. ZMP is known for being a creative, open and straightforward firm, with a meticulous approach tailored to the client’s needs. ZMP’s constant presence in Central and Eastern Europe means that clients receive immediate and simultaneous service across the region, simply by contacting one of the offices. That is why the service provided by ZMP is unique in the region.
ZMP offers a full range of IP services, providing legal assistance and advice on the protection of IP rights and management and enforcement of the same across Central and Eastern Europe. Services include filing and prosecution of IP rights; searches and watching services; IP portfolio management; dispute resolution; advice and representation in infringement and enforcement matters. ZMP and its attorneys are authorized to represent clients before judicial authorities, IP offices, customs offices and different administrative authorities of the countries in which the firm’s offices are located.
ZMP is particularly active in matters of counterfeiting and piracy. Given that the Western Balkans, due to its geographical location, is a gateway to the EU market and a fertile ground for the production and distribution of counterfeit goods, Rights' holders are advised to consider the measures available across the region and contemplate implementing a strategy that recognizes the root of the problem and provides a long-term solution. Countries of the Western Balkans should be considered as a single region. ZMP is uniquely positioned to provide this service through its network of tightly linked local offices. The firm has therefore introduced a “Customs Package” whereby it handles customs applications, seizures and destruction of all counterfeit products flowing through the countries of former Yugoslavia and Albania (eight jurisdictions in total) through only one point of contact, thus saving costs, avoiding heavy administrative burdens and consolidating customs matters with one agent.
As part of the firm´s business growth strategy, ZMP is more active on social media, dynamic, approachable and always on alert on the virtual space to detect any kind of unfair competition in the market through typo squatting, metatags, spamming and cybersquatting because we focus on our clients and consumer protection. ZMP strives towards corporate responsibility, through sponsorship activities and the number of professionals employed in our offices has increased by a minimum of 10% annually, with constant investment in education.
Network Memberships:
INTA, ECTA, AIPPI, MARQUES, PTMG
CWB emerged as an unrivalled super-regional firm in 2023 following the merger of leading regional IP specialists Cedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIĆ Group and Hahn & Hahn. With 29 offices, 170 practitioners, and 300 employees, CWB now manages the portfolios of some of the world’s leading IP owners across 100+ jurisdictions in Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
Through our extensive network of offices and affiliated partners, we deliver centrally managed IP solutions supported by dedicated, cross-jurisdictional, client-specific teams. By combining advanced IP practices with deep local expertise, we ensure consistent, high-quality service across a vast and often challenging geographical region.
CWB offers a full spectrum of IP services covering virtually all IP rights, along with brand management and enforcement. Our teams safeguard thousands of IP rights for market-leading clients across a wide range of industries. We also provide specialized Media & Entertainment expertise, guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes in areas such as film production, content streaming, crypto, advertising, data protection, social media, software licensing, and music usage.
CWB is thinking beyond the technology available today to transform the IP services industry. We are implementing the most innovative technologies and leveraging automation and AI to enhance the client and employee experience and to achieve industry-leading efficiencies.
CWB offers a full suite of IP and related services through its offices and affiliated offices in the following countries:
AFRICA: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
CENTRAL ASIA: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
EASTERN EUROPE: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo (UNSCR 1244), Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Ukraine
MIDDLE EAST: Bahrain, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kurdistan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, West Bank, Yemen.
MILCEV BURBEA is a team of highly qualified attorneys, resulting from the partnership of two dynamic lawyers, with a strong work ethic and deep knowledge of the Romanian legal system and jurisprudence.
We believe that our advice can and should add real value to clients. So we draw on our intellectual capabilities to conduct thorough research and to provide comprehensive analyses of all the legal issues our clients encounter, offering optimal solutions, on time and efficiently.
The strategic combination of legal, practical and communication skills we offer, results in the highest quality advice, helping our clients succeed.
We believe that what distinguishes us is our approach that treats the clients’ needs as our own and our relationship as a long-term partnership. This manner of work has brought us a deep knowledge of various industries, such as consumer goods, logistics, IT, telecommunications, media and entertainment and a variety of local and international clients that we are proud of.
The firm’s culture is that a case is usually handled by strong teams of 2 to 4 people, depending on the complexity therein, each member being able to provide different experience and ideas so that the chosen strategy and approach and final documents resulted are the most benefit for the Client.
Muşat & Asociaţii is a full-service Romanian law firm, advising leading national and international companies alike. A pioneer in the business law industry and one of the first established law firms in the country, the firm traces its history back 30 years.
In its over three decades of experience, Mușat & Asociații has built a strong, fully integrated, versatile and visionary team of lawyers dedicated to Intellectual Property. We are currently the only business law firm in Romania covering all areas of practice in the IP sector, from trademarks, patents, copyrights, data bases, designs, domain names to various issues of media & entertainment and unfair competition.
Our client portfolio is broad, but our approach is close and personal, tailored for the specific needs of each particular case.
We are the first Romanian business law firm to have acknowledged the importance of Intellectual Property and duly set up a dedicated department handling IP-focused dispute resolution.
Our IP Department provides the full range of legal services, both on a horizontal level, in relation to patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, utility models, etc., and on a vertical level - from strategy in planning the building of an IP portfolio to securing, monitoring, enforcing the rights in judicial proceedings and defending them in court proceedings.
Our team’s expertise covers all areas of IP law, touching onto both the intricate aspects of non-contentious issues, and on all types of IP litigation issues. We were the first (and still only) Romanian law firm to:
- raise a patent hold-up defense in court
- file a claim for a compulsory patent license in Romania
- obtain a blocking preliminary injunction against an internet platform hosting provider for intermediation of copyright infringement
- claim under a patrimonial neighboring right in broadcasts in respect of must-carry television channels.
Competence across numerous practice areas at Mușat & Asociații provides the IP department with the capacity to execute highly complex briefs in collaboration with other in-house experts (as demonstrated in many of our work highlights below).
We are proud partners of our clients, understanding their business model and objectives. Thus, Mușat & Asociații’s IP lawyers are a go-to for many international market-leading companies.
Drakopoulos makes the difference by being an international law firm protecting Intellectual Property (“IP”) rights via its fully-fledged offices covering all aspects of IP law. Our clientele enjoys the added benefit of secure, reliable, and sustainable IP protection, with the advanced skills and local knowledge of specialised IP lawyers and registered agents with international background and experience.
Being experts in IP, we provide advice on IP portfolio management, trademark registration, patent licensing as well as on transactional IP matters such as trademark and technology licensing agreements, franchise agreements and IP aspects of M&A transactions, and we assist our clients in dispute resolution proceedings in relation to trademark, copyright, and other IP rights infringements.
Areas of practice include the following:
- Trademarks, copyright and designs
Contentious and non-contentious disputes and settlements for validity and infringement litigation (consulting, strategy preparation, drafting legal briefs, witness preparation, out-of-court settlements via warning letters formally served via court bailiff, negotiations and monitoring of compliance, organizing raids and seizures and anti-counterfeiting campaigns). - Patents, utility models and supplementary protection certificates
Consulting, legal research, opinions, strategy planning, drafting, witness preparation – with an extensive network of renowned experts from various faculties and jurisdictions – and infringement and nullity actions for all patent, utility, and supplementary protection certificate rights. - Domain names, online issues, advertising, and unfair competition
Alternative dispute resolution programme cancellation petitions for the entire range of domain names, cybersquatting, prosecution of advertising and unfair competition complaints.
We also have extensive experience in advising foreign companies which market their products in Greece and Romania on how to protect their trademarks, monitor counterfeit activities and establish and implement efficient anti-counterfeit strategies.
Aside from offering the more traditional IP services, what distinguishes our services is the ability to offer creative solutions in accommodating our clients’ specific needs and interests. When faced with short deadlines, bureaucratic or statutorily imposed obstacles, we make sure that the right case-law or legislative provision is used expeditiously and efficiently, always geared to achieving client satisfaction.
The team possesses also significant experience in helping multinational clients adjust their global arrangements and strategies to Greek and Romanian legal requirements, while promoting their global policies and procedures in the best possible manner and integrates support from different specialized legal teams to provide clients with 360o legal support.
When it comes to anti-counterfeiting, Drakopoulos, partner in Greece, Cyprus and Albania of REACT – The Anti-Counterfeiting Network comprising 400 companies with premium brands across the world, assisting its members in anti-counterfeiting matters across three jurisdictions, is the appointed representative in more than 200 customs applications in Greece, handling more than 350 cases per year in customs and market actions. Drakopoulos regularly organizes seminars assisting enforcement authorities, brand owners and businesses in safeguarding supply chains and stemming the tide of counterfeit goods.
Drakopoulos’ expertise on a wide spectrum of practice areas – including Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Public Procurement & PPPs, TMT, Regulatory and Compliance – arms its team with the skills to provide extremely specialised, value-added and prompt Intellectual Property services with flexibility and personalised attention.
BACIU PARTNERS is an independent business law firm that stands out thanks to its team members independently acclaimed manner to find different and better answers to client’s questions. Our reputation in the Romanian market is the result of our firm's native enthusiastic spirit that is amplified by our clients’ trust in our commitment to provide outstanding legal assistance in a rapid, accessible, and genuinely useful manner.
We come up with feasible legal alternatives that have a sound touch of business acumen. Such approach is doubled by constant vigilance in the face of ever-changing legislation, advocacy initiatives, and active contributions to the professional associations such as AmCham Romania, Concordia, INTA, ECTA, MARQUES, AIPPI or IMGL. Generally, this positions us as the first to signal and to answer genuinely difficult questions from clients in the areas of practice of our expertise: intellectual property, consumer protection, advertising and other regulatory (AML, data privacy), gaming and gambling, complemented by vital points of view on corporate aspects and dispute resolution.
Our award-winning Intellectual Property practice group expertly combines the in-depth knowledge more commonly associated with boutique IP firms with the broad resources and expertise available in our business law firm, which the business community requires for complex transactional work or dispute resolution. The team’s expertise in Intellectual Property has been sharpened in over 20 years of hands-on engagements in some of the most challenging projects rolled out on the Romanian market. We complement this with our passion, focus and commitment to hard work to each new project.
Our work focuses on brands and trademarks, designs, trade dress and trade names, enforcement and border measures, unfair competition, trade secrets and know-how, copyright and related rights, domain names, IP transactional to include IP drafting, negotiation and management of contracts and due diligence work.
We have the resources and capabilities to ensure assistance and representation in relation to:
- prosecution issues: clear, register and manage all your trademarks and designs, copyright and domain names
- monitoring and opposing to conflicting third party applications
- defending your IP rights by taking pre-trial measures and actions, in active litigation or at the border
- negotiations in transactional matters Protecting your business’ interests and helping you avoid or approach litigation in conflicting situations
BACIU PARTNERS is the umbrella brand for BACIU & ASOCIATII Law Firm, BACIU IP SRL and BPARTNERS 360 Regulatory SRL.
Based in Bucharest, Cosmovici & Associates advises clients on the protection, enforcement and strategic management of intellectual property rights in Romania and internationally. Established in 2009 by Paul Cosmovici, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering strategic, business-oriented IP advice to companies operating across multiple jurisdictions.
The firm provides a comprehensive intellectual property offering covering trademarks, designs, patents, copyright and related rights, domain names, trade secrets and know-how, as well as unfair competition, counterfeiting and border measures. Its work spans IP clearance and filing strategies, portfolio management, enforcement actions, litigation and IP-focused commercial transactions.
Cosmovici & Associates is particularly recognised for its expertise in trademark law and brand protection, assisting clients with global filing strategies, monitoring and opposition proceedings, and the development of brand protection programmes aligned with commercial objectives. The firm also represents clients in infringement, unfair competition, counterfeiting, domain name and border enforcement disputes.
The team regularly advises on transactional intellectual property matters, including licence, assignment and coexistence agreements, and supports clients on IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence exercises.
A significant strength of the practice lies in the management of international IP portfolios. Acting as a central point of coordination, the firm oversees multi-jurisdictional filing and enforcement strategies through a network of trusted foreign counsel. It has particular experience coordinating matters involving Romania, the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
Through its international network, the firm provides protection and strategic coordination in more than 180 jurisdictions worldwide. Clients include start-ups, growth-stage businesses and multinational organisations operating across sectors including technology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, fashion, FMCG, cosmetics and digital industries.
Stratulat Albulescu is a leading full-service Romanian law firm, providing strategic and innovative legal solutions to both national and international clients across every business sector.
Stratulat Albulescu started out, several years ago, as a small boutique law firm but quickly grew into a dynamic and ambitious firm driven by a strong team of dedicated and extremely talented lawyers. We take every step to ensure state-of-the-art legal solutions for all our clients, with teams led by confident specialists possessing the skills and knowledge to address every challenge with both diligence and professionalism.
Every lawyer who joins our firm is handpicked, ensuring we can offer a wide range of expert, knowledgeable and personalised services to meet every client’s needs, and pursuing every possible avenue to ensure that our clients achieve their desired results.
We have distinguished ourselves from competitors by our personal approach and our ability to take client service to the next level.
We also ensure we keep pace with legal developments together with any, and all, changes in the business and investment climate, both in Romania and the rest of the world, and we can also provide advice and guidance surrounding EU related requirements.
Our clients include both businesses established in Romania and those established abroad, and include multinational corporations, solo entrepreneurs and start-ups. Our creative legal thinking and advice has assured the success for many of our clients’ business ventures, ranging from restructuring operations to dispute resolution.
Our lawyers, and support staff, speak a wide range of languages including Romanian, English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
We partner with a number of reputable international law firms to ensure that our clients receive the very best legal advice and representation for any multi-jurisdictional transactions, while maintaining the personalised service for which we are renowned.
WH Simion & Partners is a strategic alliance between Bucharest-based Simion & Partners and WH Partners, a front-running law firm in TMT and digital industries. This partnership enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive legal solutions by combining international reach with local insight, and by providing the knowledge, resources, and experience necessary to handle complex transactions and dispute resolution.
We are a law firm focused on highly regulated industries, advising on licensing, corporate and commercial matters, intellectual property, competition, tax, employment, and real estate. Known for our work in strategic IP protection and regulatory matters, we support clients in gaming, technology, financial services, and other sectors where compliance drives business success.
Our Intellectual Property practice is recognised by leading legal and IP publications and trusted by both Romanian and international clients for its efficiency and results. Our client portfolio includes global players in telecom and media, leading software corporations, iGaming operators, and international law firms.
The practice is led by Cosmina Maria Simion, a dual-qualified lawyer and trademark attorney recognised as both a Trade Mark IP Star and Copyright IP Star, with extensive experience in transactional and regulatory IP matters.
Alina Tace, recognised as a Notable Practitioner, brings deep expertise in IP strategy, enforcement, and transactions. She is dual-qualified as a Romanian and European trademark and design attorney and also ranked as a Next Generation Partner by Legal 500 EMEA. Petruș Partene, ranked as a Rising Star, contributes strong technical and data protection expertise, supporting the firm’s integrated approach to technology and regulatory matters.
Lexters is an innovative Romanian boutique law firm specializing in Tech & DeepTech, Intellectual Property & Franchise law, as well as M&A/Corporate practices.
Lexters is dedicated to assisting businesses and entrepreneurs in their journey to expand and succeed, leveraging their intellectual property assets and technological innovations. The firm's vision is to support clients by providing comprehensive legal services that foster growth and innovation.
Our team boasts decades of experience across various domains, including large-scale IP, IT, and network projects, technology transfers and joint ventures. We excel in business process outsourcing, system implementations, and cloud solutions. Additionally, we have extensive expertise in software licensing arrangements and contracts for implementing services and solutions based on innovative and disruptive technologies, such as blockchain, robotic process automation and artificial intelligence.
We're a boutique intellectual property firm founded by professionals with a shared passion for guiding ideas from concept to protection.
While MINDED Counsels is a fresh chapter, our collective experience spans decades in trademarks, designs, copyright, domain names, and brand strategy - both in Romania and internationally.
Whether you are a startup launching your first product or a global company with an evolving portfolio of rights, we support you across the entire intellectual property lifecycle – from availability checks throughout the registration process and from rights' enforcement to long-term portfolio management and watch services.
We have offices in Bucharest and Târgu Mureș, in the heart of Transylvania, and proudly offer our services in English, Romanian and Hungarian. We understand the distinct dynamics of the sectors we serve - spanning from automotive, retail and fast-moving consumer goods to fashion and luxury goods, media & entertainment, industrial and construction sectors, as well as software development, green energy and HoReCa.
We always tailor our advice to the commercial realities of each client. More than IP professionals, we are your business-minded partners - precise, perceptive and fully invested in your growth and the results you seek to obtain.
Cabinet M. Oproiu is a highly respected IP boutique known for its expertise in patent and trademark prosecution and enforcement. The firm is actively involved in proceedings with national patent office, European Patent Office and the European Intellectual Property Office.
Patents
The firm is actively involved in drafting, filing and prosecuting European Patents, benefiting from the rise of local demand for such services and from the recently-acquired listing in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Ecosystem Partnership Programme catalogue.
Case studies show that the firm was actively involved in a series of litigations on behalf of a large pharmaceutical company whose supplementary protection certificate was under attack in Romania as well as in other EU countries.
Trademarks
The firm is actively involved in prosecuting national and European trademarks, including all contentious matters: oppositions, appeals, nullifications, both in Romania and at the European Intellectual Property Office of Alicante.
FERARU IP OFFICE is a Romanian IP law firm with over 14 years of experience in Romanian and European law practice regarding intellectual property rights. Our team of attorneys at law and European patent, trademark and design attorneys has worked extensively on both Romanian and European cases. As former members of the Romanian Patent and Trademark Office (OSIM), our attorneys have gained a deep understanding of the domain and thorough skills in a wide variety of intellectual property services.
At FERARU IP OFFICE, we focus on creative, unconventional approaches, meant to deliver results fast, with no unnecessary costs and with maximum of benefits for the client.
Established in 1990, Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) is independently recognized as one of the promoters of business law in Romania. The firm has built over the years a rock-solid reputation as a full-service provider of market leading advice across virtually all practice areas and business sectors.
In the IP area, NNDKP is the first law firm in the local market to have established a dedicated practice operating as a one-stop shop for all IP-related matters, 23 years ago. With a rich history of excellence and a forward-thinking approach, we have cemented our position as a trusted partner in navigating the complex landscape of intellectual property rights.
Our highly skilled team of professionals has deep expertise across various industries and is able to develop legal strategies that address the intricate nature of modern innovation. Their expertise is reflected in the bespoke solutions and comprehensive legal advice we offer on the full range of IP advisory or contentious matters.
Our lawyers are committed to providing tailored services for safeguarding and maximizing the value of our clients’ intellectual assets, as follows:
• comprehensive IP rights searches, registration, and strategic portfolio management regarding trademarks and designs;
• monitoring IP rights and opposing concerned applications;
• enforcing and defending IP rights, including by assisting in amicable negotiations and in cases where a settlement may no longer be reached, before the courts of law;
• in the context of merger & acquisition transactions in which IP rights play an extremely important role, assessing the value and risks associated with the target company;
• advice on contractual matters, including those related to software creation, software license matters, transfers of portfolios, platform transfers; as well as
• advice on matters related to know-how, trade secrets, copyright and related rights, domain names, etc.
The high level of specialization of our team positions us as a top choice for clients seeking advice on some of the most complex IP matters. Comprised of 2 trademark and design specialized attorneys and 2 patent attorneys qualified before the Romanian Office for Inventions and Trademarks, the team has extensive experience in helping clients protect and leverage IP rights.
Members of our team are also experienced litigators, with solid expertise in IP disputes, which allows us to provide strategic guidance to our clients through a multidisciplinary approach. Our IP specialists collaborate seamlessly with lawyers from other practice areas within the firm to ensure clients receive the full range of capabilities they require. This approach allows us to address the complexities of IP issues from various angles, providing our clients with a robust and multifaceted support system.
NNDKP is thus able to support clients by empowering their ideas and helping them secure a future where innovation flourishes and becomes the cornerstone for success.
