Cross-border criminal investigations increasingly depend on the rapid exchange of data: bank account information, corporate records, emails, messaging logs and other electronic evidence. When such data has a Romanian “nexus” – because the account is held with a Romanian bank, the user is located in Romania, the servers or company are established here, or Romanian […]
This emergency guide describes what happens when border police detain you on entry to Romania because of an old warrant or judgment and how fast things move afterwards. It sets out your key procedural rights, the role of defence counsel, possible detention scenarios and immediate steps that non-residents and their families abroad should take to regain control of the situation.
The article discusses why Romania attracts foreign IT talent and digital nomads and how this sometimes intersects with investigations into hacking, online fraud or illegal access to systems. It explains the main cybercrime offences under Romanian law, typical evidence used by prosecutors and practical steps to take if you or your company become involved in a Romanian cybercrime case.
The article explains under what conditions non-residents can acquire land and buildings in Romania and which restrictions may still apply. It also outlines essential due-diligence steps on title, encumbrances and urban planning, highlighting the contractual traps and practical risks foreign buyers most often encounter on the Romanian real estate market.
This guide walks foreign entrepreneurs through the entire process of setting up a company in Romania, from choosing the right legal form to securing a registered office and drafting key corporate documents. It explains the mandatory steps before the Trade Register, expected timelines and practical issues that non-residents typically overlook when entering the Romanian market.
This article provides a practical overview of GDPR obligations for small Romanian businesses, from choosing the right legal basis to documenting processing and securing personal data. It highlights common compliance gaps seen in practice and suggests pragmatic steps to lower your exposure to complaints, inspections and administrative fines.
The article breaks down the key sections that privacy policies and terms and conditions should include under EU and Romanian law, from data processing grounds to user rights and liability clauses. It offers drafting tips that help businesses stay compliant while avoiding dense, unreadable legalese that discourages users from actually reading the documents.
The article explains how copyright in photographs is allocated between photographer, client and employer and what happens when works are posted on social media or websites. It then sets out a practical reaction plan for online image theft, from preserving evidence to sending formal notices and claiming damages before Romanian courts.
This article compares copyright and patent protection for software and mobile applications from a Romanian and EU perspective, showing their practical limits. It also highlights why robust development agreements, IP assignment clauses and confidentiality obligations are essential if you want your company, not individual coders, to own the code.
This guide walks you through what can be registered as a trade mark and how to choose between Romanian, EU or international protection, depending on where you trade. It also explains the main legal tools available when someone uses a confusingly similar sign, from warning letters to court actions for trade mark infringement.
The article targets professional creators whose income depends on their channels and describes typical incidents: account bans, hacked channels, mass demonetisation and systematic content theft. It shows how to distinguish a mere support/security issue from real legal problems, summarises YouTube/TikTok terms and EU/RO copyright rules, and offers a concrete strategy with a lawyer for recovering access, proving ownership and claiming damages. ([Măglaș Avocat București][2])
This article examines how performers and influencers assign or license their copyright to agencies, brands and platforms, and which contract clauses are the most sensitive. It explains key points on exclusivity, territory, duration, editing rights and remuneration, and offers negotiation tips so you can protect your content and long-term income.
The article sets out which types of online content benefit from copyright protection and where the legal limits of free use, fair quotation or parody lie. It also covers how to gather evidence of infringement, send takedown notices and, if necessary, take legal action to stop the misuse of your work and obtain compensation.
The article examines DSA obligations for very large platforms—risk assessments, content moderation, political ads—and how they play out in an electoral setting. It also reflects on the limits of free speech, disinformation control and what candidates, influencers and voters should realistically expect online.
This article summarises the risk-based approach of the AI Act and how it overlaps with copyright and data protection obligations. It then translates dense rules into concrete checklists for Romanian businesses and developers, from documentation and contracts to governance and impact assessments.
The article uses case-file examples to show the life cycle of a trademark—from registration and oppositions to enforcement and licensing. It highlights how proper strategy and documentation can transform a simple logo into a protected, valuable element of your business.
This article is for information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every real case must be analysed individually, based on its specific facts and documents, together with a lawyer qualified in copyright and civil procedure. Imagine you are a young music artist. You were sued for copyright infringement, you went through a stressful trial, […]
Building on Alex’s experience, the article shows how to gather evidence of authorship, document unauthorised uses and choose between negotiation and litigation. It explains key legal concepts—substantial similarity, independent creation, damages—and how a lawyer can translate your artistic story into a strong legal claim.
Through Alex’s story, this article illustrates typical traps for emerging artists—verbal promises, opaque contracts, lost rights—and how to avoid them. It then translates the lessons into concrete clauses and negotiation points you can use in your own deals with labels, managers and brands.
The article explains how collective management organisations work in Romania, what each one actually does and how to register your repertoire correctly. It also covers audits, distribution checks and claims for missing royalties, helping musicians turn scattered plays into concrete income.
This article explains why informal arrangements are risky in tech, from unclear IP ownership to unstable collaborations and investor doubts. It then outlines a contractual “stack” for IT businesses—founder agreements, client contracts, IP assignments and NDAs—that supports growth instead of blocking it.
This article explains how copyright, neighbouring rights and trademarks work together in the career of a performing artist or musician. It shows concrete steps for registering, licensing and enforcing your rights, and when involving a lawyer can prevent bad deals, lost royalties or stolen branding.
This guide explains what “performing artist” means in legal terms and which neighbouring rights you actually hold over your performances. It shows how a specialised lawyer can help you structure contracts, deal with CMOs, react to unauthorised uses and turn your performance into a protected and predictable source of income.
The article outlines concrete steps to secure and enforce your IP rights, from choosing the right registrations to monitoring and reacting to infringements. It also explains how contracts, evidence preservation and strategic litigation can turn your intangible assets into real leverage against competitors or copycats.
The article situates the Micula award within EU state-aid control, the Commission’s recovery decision and the CJEU’s case law on intra-EU arbitration and Article 351 TFEU. It offers practical takeaways for investors and counsel on enforcement risks, treaty-structuring choices and how far EU law can limit reliance on investment arbitration against an EU Member State.
This article turns abstract patent law into concrete scenarios for software, hardware and chemistry-style inventions, showing what examiners actually look for. It outlines filing routes via OSIM, the EPO and the unitary patent, highlights common mistakes like premature disclosure and offers checklists you can use before drafting claims or signing with investors.
