Romanian practitioners offering assistance in protecting IP rights during customs operations at Romanian borders need to find the best way to support IP rights holders, the aim being to obtain the best results with limited resources and in a timely manner.

Since Romania is a gateway to the European Union and a “portal” for a large volume of counterfeited goods, mostly originating from Turkey and China, defending IP rights at the border is an ongoing day-to-day battle. In each case, the goal is to bring the seized goods into the authorities’ custody and, if possible, to recuperate the costs associated with the confiscation. […]