Romania

Firm overview

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.

Firm overview

Our IP lawyers gained long established fame as being some of the best in Romania. Their area of expertise includes all IP legal aspects and their work is highly appreciated for their deep knowledge of this specialized field, for their effective communication with the competent authorities and courts, as well as for their warm and efficient contact with the clients.

Răzvan Dincă is a professor of intellectual property and civil law with the University of Bucharest and was a visiting professor with the University Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne, the Worldwide Academy of the World Intellectual Property Organization and the University of Dubrovnik. He was a EU senior expert in intellectual property, head tutor of the biotechnology and intellectual property advanced course of the Worldwide Academy of the World Intellectual Property Organization, tutor in intellectual property of the National Institute of Magistrates, as well as exclusive contributor for Romania to the European Copyright Reporter edited by Kluwer Law International. At present, Răzvan is the head reviewer of the biotechnology and intellectual property advanced course of the Worldwide Academy of the World Intellectual Property Organization He also coordinates the intellectual property section of the Romanian Private Law Review.

Firm overview

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, 22 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 3 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.

Firm overview

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.