Intellectual Property

Overview

Premier Intellectual Property Lawyers in Romania for Global Innovation

Mararu & Mararu SCA is a recognised tier-3 leading law firm in Romania by LEGAL 500 EMEA in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, IT, Telecoms, Media, Energy, Natural Resources, Corporate, Public Private Partnership and Procurement. We safeguard intellectual assets for domestic and international clients in Romania's tech-driven economy, offering strategic IP protection, enforcement, and commercialization amid EU harmonization and digital transformation trends.

Representative Work

• Secured patent protections and licensing agreements for a tech startup's AI software, ensuring compliance with EU and Romanian IP laws.
• Successfully defended a multinational in a trademark infringement lawsuit, resulting in favorable settlement and brand preservation.
• Conducted IP due diligence for a cross-border M&A in the telecom sector, identifying and mitigating hidden liabilities.
• Advised on trade secret protections during a joint venture in renewable energy, preventing unauthorized disclosures.
• Handled domain name disputes for e-commerce clients, recovering key assets from cybersquatters.

Intellectual Property Dedicated Legal Services

• Patent Prosecution and Protection: Assisting with patent filings, examinations, and oppositions before the Romanian State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (OSIM) and European Patent Office (EPO), ensuring robust defense against infringement in high-tech sectors.
• Trademark Registration and Management: Handling trademark applications, renewals, and portfolio management, including EUIPO filings, to protect brands in Romania's growing consumer and e-commerce markets.
• Copyright Counseling and Enforcement: Advising on copyright registration, licensing, and litigation for creative works, software, and digital media, addressing piracy in Romania's booming IT and content industries.
• Trade Secrets and Confidential Information: Developing strategies to protect proprietary information through NDAs, employee agreements, and litigation, vital for tech startups and multinationals amid data breach risks.
• IP Due Diligence and Transactions: Conducting thorough IP audits for M&A, joint ventures, and licensing deals, uncovering risks and maximizing value in cross-border investments.
• Unfair Competition and Antitrust in IP: Representing clients in disputes involving misleading advertising or anticompetitive practices, aligning with Romania's Competition Council regulations.
• IP Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Pursuing or defending claims in courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, including infringement suits and appeals, with a focus on efficient resolutions.
• Domain Name Disputes and Cyber IP: Managing UDRP proceedings and cybersquatting cases, protecting online assets in Romania's digital economy.
• Industrial Designs and Utility Models: Registering and enforcing designs, crucial for manufacturing and fashion sectors influenced by EU design directives.
• IP Portfolio Strategy and Commercialization: Providing counseling on monetizing IP through licensing, franchising, and technology transfers, tailored to Romania's innovation hubs.
• Counterfeit Goods and Border Measures: Coordinating with customs authorities for seizures and anti-counterfeiting actions, supporting international brands entering the Romanian market.
• Data Privacy in IP Contexts: Integrating GDPR compliance into IP strategies, especially for AI and big data applications in tech firms.