The ‘young and knowledgeable’ IP team at RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA is particularly well known for its counsel in contentious matters and is one of the go-to copyright litigation firms in the country. The firm also has a robust patent litigation offering. On the non-contentious side of things, the team manages trade mark infringement and domain name issues for a broad client base. Valentin Berea is a dispute resolution specialist with a substantial IP practice. He co-leads the department with Lucian Mihai, also an expert in dispute resolution with considerable experience in intellectual property matters. Andrada Rusan and Ana Popa add strength at the senior associate level.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Young and knowledgeable legal practitioners with flexible approach to clients and colleagues.’

  • ‘Andrada Rusan is a very competent, quick and responsive.'

  • 'Valentin Berea has meticulous attention to detail and extensive experience in his legal field.’

Key clients

  • Lidl
  • Maspex Group
  • Bookster
  • Motion Pictures Association of America
  • Alpha Bank
  • Deroni
  • Horphag Research
  • Agricover
  • CMU
  • Rio Bucovina
  • MGI International Sale

Work highlights

  • Representing Lidl in a dispute with Vel Pitar relating to the use of “wholewheat” on the packaging of bread.
  • Represented Bookster in a claim related to unfair competition filed by the majority of publishing houses in Romania.
  • Advising Maspex Romania on securing its rights over a new trade mark portfolio created to mark the revival of a production facility in Valenii de Munte.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Valentin Berea, Lucian Mihai

Other key lawyers

Andrada Rusan, Ana Popa