Andrew Ratza

Ratza & ratza is one of the leading IP firms in Romania, with extensive practice covering trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyright, domain names, licensing, litigation and enforcement, providing representation before the Patent and Trademark Office as well as the competent Courts of Law and Authorities for national and international clients. Although Romania is one of the newest members of the European Union, the country’s harmonised trademark legislation allows IP firms such as Ratza & ratza to apply expertise to European matters and offer clients high-quality services at very competitive rates. Ratza & ratza is pleased to report that the number of IP portfolios that the firm currently handles has increased, guaranteeing its position as one of the important firms in the field in Romania. Also, the amount of cases that have had successful outcomes is also quite impressive. Throughout 2012 the firm shall focus on new tools and services, especially online, that its clients can benefit from, ensuring up-to-date information and overview of the matters. Furthermore, Ratza & ratza is currently in the process of expanding its existing team. The firm will continue its quest to become the first paperless IP firm in Romania. The economic climate in Romania has been affected by the global state of the economy. However, due to a number of extreme and unpopular measures taken by the government, Romania finds itself in a better position than other members of the European Union. Since the economic climate is less then favourable in a number of EU countries, especially but not limited to the newer members, and considering that at this point Romania is more stable from an economic point of view, this can be regarded as a positive for foreign investors.