Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP)

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, more than 20 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 4 trademark and design specialized attorneys and 3 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.

Key IP Areas

Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, ITC litigation, Life sciences IP, Patent, Patent contentious, Patent prosecution, Trade mark, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark prosecution

Key Sector Expertise

Advertising, Artificial intelligence, Automotive, Arts, Computer technology & services, E-commerce, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, Food & beverage, FMCG, Hospitality & leisure, ICT & software, Internet, Life sciences, Manufacturing, Medical device, Pharmaceutical, Technology hardware, Telecommunication, Tobacco, Biotechnology, Gaming