She possesses extensive and profound proficiency in the realm of intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on matters pertaining to anti-counterfeiting and unfair competition. Throughout her career, she has advised and represented numerous clients in significant cases involving competition, consumer protection, regulatory, and intellectual property concerns across all jurisdictions.
Iulia has actively participated in the structuring and management of intellectual property portfolios within sectors such as luxury jewellery, mineral waters, retail, and sizeable transactions involving multinational corporations within the mobile technology field. Her role extends to offering comprehensive guidance on patent prosecution, trademark and design strategy, as well as computer software protection. Iulia’s profound dedication to her field is also evident through her involvement in presenting and lecturing at conferences and seminars. She addresses intricate and pioneering facets of trademark, design, industrial model rights, counterfeiting, and unfair competition practices. Her audiences are comprised of specialists, including lawyers, judges, legal counsellors, police officials, and customs officers.
Within the Legislative Committee of the Romanian Chamber of Patent Attorneys, Iulia has held several significant mandates. Her involvement in the drafting of trademark legislation aimed at harmonising it with European counterparts is her active contribution to the development of the legal landscape. Moreover, Iulia has made noteworthy contributions on the educational front. She has led seminars on intellectual property law, offering insights to students at the Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest.
She is a member of INTA, ECTA, and Marques.
Iulia Burbea is Managing Partner of Milcev Burbea Intellectual Property & Law Office, a role she shares with Gabriela.
Recognitions
IAM PATENT 1000, Recommended Individuals
“Burbea lends extensive expertise to the firm’s patent litigation offering. With a history of success and knowledge spanning diverse sectors, she is actively involved in assisting clientele in major cases with significant impacts on both the European and Romanian markets.”
IP Stars, Individuals, Trade Mark Star
Legal 500 EMEA, Leading Individuals, Intellectual Property
Chambers Europe, Individuals, Intellectual Property & TMT
IP EMEA Awards, shortlisted for Practitioner of the Year – Romania
WTR 1000, Recommended Individuals, Silver
IP Stars, Individuals: Trade Mark Star
IAM Patent 1000, Highly Recommended Individual
“At the forefront of the practice are versatile partners Gabriela Milcev and Iulia Burbea; Milcev has a strong command of patent and trademark law and a wide-ranging skill set encompassing litigation, transactions and strategic counselling; Burbea brings software and patent prosecution expertise to the table along with broad IP, regulatory and competition law knowledge.”
Chambers Europe, Individuals, Intellectual Property
WTR 1000, Recommended Individuals, Intellectual Property
“Home to both lawyers and patent attorneys, Milcev Burbea is perfectly positioned to procure, defend and monetise intangible assets seamlessly. Gabriela Milcev and Iulia Burbea have vast experience and make for great team leaders. Perceptive strategist Milcev is a fantastic ally to those in the pharmaceutical domain; and when complex litigation at the intersection of consumer protection and regulatory law looms, Burbea is the one for the job.”
Legal 500, Leading Individuals, Intellectual Property
Chambers Europe
“Her experience in IP disputes, often in relation to counterfeiting claims and trade mark protection and opposition. She has additional expertise advising on the management of copyright and trade mark portfolios.”
IAM Patent 1000, Individuals
“Firm’s leading lights”, “in structuring complex IP portfolios, maximising their yield to squeeze every last drop of value from an original idea.”
Chambers Europe, Individuals
“Meticulous”, “known for her experience in complex IP disputes”.
“She handles trade mark infringement cases and counterfeiting claims. Clients enthuse that she is «extremely knowledgeable and always eager to find the best solutions for the client».”
WTR 1000, Individuals
“Her understanding of how to manage an international network, experience of dealing with large organisations and wonderful personality”
IAM Patent 1000, Recommended Individuals
“Software is an area of particular growth but the firm’s roster features names from across the board. Gabriela Milcev and Iulia Burbea make up the backbone of the practice. Milcev brings the thunder in touch-and-go cases but also has the people skills to solve unwieldy disputes via arbitration and get outcomes that work for both sides. Burbea is a licensing sage who structures agreements that are good today and good for tomorrow.”
IAM Patent 1000, Recommended Individuals
“Software is an area of particular growth but the firm’s roster features names from across the board. Gabriela Milcev and Iulia Burbea make up the backbone of the practice. Milcev brings the thunder in touch-and-go cases but also has the people skills to solve unwieldy disputes via arbitration and get outcomes that work for both sides. Burbea is a licensing sage who structures agreements that are good today and good for tomorrow.”
Chambers Europe, Notable Practitioners
“… is focused on details and has a strong legal mind,” (…). She offers a varied practice that covers both advisory and contentious IP work, including patent and design matters.”
IAM Patent 1000, Highly Recommended Individuals
Chambers Europe, Highly Recommended Individual
WIPR Leaders, Individuals
IAM Patent 1000, Individuals
“Burbea garners particularly warm recommendations: “It is a pleasure to work with Iulia – she is a team player with perfect communication skills. She provides very complete advice, informing us about the risks, strategies and solutions.”