Intellectual Property lawyers in Bucharest (EU)

Intellectual property lawyers in Bucharest typically offer these services:

• Patent application drafting and filing with OSIM (State Office for Inventions and Trademarks)
• Trademark registration and opposition proceedings
• Copyright registration and enforcement
• IP litigation before Romanian courts
• IP portfolio management and strategy
• IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
• Technology transfer and licensing agreements

Many firms in central Bucharest also provide representation before the European Patent Office and EU Intellectual Property Office.

The main government IP offices in Bucharest are:

• OSIM (State Office for Inventions and Trademarks) – located at 5 Ion Ghica Street, Sector 3
• Romanian Copyright Office (ORDA) – located at 24 Calea Victoriei, Sector 3

Both offices are situated in Bucharest’s central district, within walking distance of the University Square (Piața Universității). The Bucharest Tribunal, which handles IP litigation, is located at 6 Bulevardul Unirii in Sector 3.

The cost of hiring a patent attorney in Bucharest varies based on several factors:

1. Patent drafting: €800-€3,000 depending on complexity
2. Patent filing with OSIM: €200-€400 plus official fees
3. Office action responses: €300-€800 per response
4. Annual maintenance: €150-€300 plus official fees

Larger IP firms in the business districts of Floreasca or Piața Victoriei typically charge higher rates than smaller practices. Using intellectual-property.org’s quote request system allows inventors to compare fees from multiple Bucharest patent attorneys.

Trademark registration is important for businesses in Bucharest for these reasons:

1. It provides exclusive rights to use the mark in Romania and prevents competitors in Bucharest’s growing markets from using similar marks
2. It creates a legal basis for enforcement against counterfeit products sold in commercial areas like Unirea Shopping Center or Băneasa Shopping City
3. It builds brand value that can be licensed or sold
4. It provides protection throughout Romania and can be extended to the EU through the EUIPO

With Bucharest serving as Romania’s commercial center, securing trademark rights helps businesses establish market position and protect their identity.

The industries with highest demand for IP legal services in Bucharest are:

• Information Technology – particularly companies in the Pipera district and tech hubs like Campus 6 or The Bridge
• Pharmaceuticals – including research facilities in northern Bucharest
• Manufacturing – concentrated in industrial areas like Militari or Băneasa
• Creative industries – advertising agencies in central Bucharest and media production companies