Wolf Theiss‘s intellectual property department focuses on multi-jurisdictional matters and holds trade mark and copyright litigation at the core of its practice. The team has recently taken on more patent litigation, while also routinely handling trade mark prosecution. Cutting-edge technologies are an area of focus and practice co-head Flavius Florea stands out on that front. He leads alongside litigator Sorin Dumitru, and Nina Lazar supports the practice heads.
Testimonials
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‘Wolf Theiss has a wonderful IP practice - they are very responsive and highly knowledgeable. The offered a lot of support while handling our trade marks portfolio, as well as with our contracts for the assignment of IP rights. Great transparency problem-solving approach.’
‘Flavius Florea has a very good understanding of our business, he is very pragmatic and solution oriented.’
‘Great insights into the practical side of the legal system which aids in important business decisions such as contracts drafting/negotiations or general legal advice.’
‘I've really appreciated working close with Flavius Florea, when drafting and negotiating a contract or just legal advise on a ongoing matter is the general feeling that we are in this together trying our best to find a good solution moving forward. I trust Flavius and I never felt like a client in pipeline. Good work ethics.’
‘I have worked with Wolf Theiss on trademark opposition and prosecution matters in Romania for many years. I know they have a strong regional presence with a diverse IP practice where cross-border cases are frequent. They provide valuable services of very good quality, they are prompt and responsive and strive to understand the underlying commercial rationale of the case.’
‘I work mostly with Sorin Dumitru, who is my main point of contact with Wolf Theiss in IP litigation and trade mark cases. He has a dual qualification as registered trade mark attorney and lawyer, being a seasoned litigator in court and an able negotiator of coexistence agreements.’
‘Friendly, thorough, professional, Wolf Theiss has provided fantastic support over the past years. We have worked very closely with Sorin Dumitru on a number of actions. He is a pleasure to deal with – approachable and engaging, a courteous negotiator that always strives to reach pragmatic solutions whilst strongly protecting our position. Happy to recommend Sorin.’
Key clients
- Aberdeen Immobilien Kapitalanlagegesellschaft MBH
- Arobs Transilvania Software
- Acrisure
- Emona Capital
- Fortech
- OLX Online Services
- Oracle Romania S.R.L.
- Oracle Global Services Romania S.R.L.
- NIS - Naftna Industrija Srbije
- InterGlobe Enterprises
Work highlights
- Defended Aberdeen Immobilien Kapitalanlagegesellschaft and their local subsidiary Degi Millenium in a copyright infringement case in relation to architectural design.
- Advising NIS on 3D trade marks.
- Assisting Fortech in a project aimed at ensuring compliance with applicable IP laws and regulations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Flavius Florea, Sorin Dumitru