Paul Buta, Ph. D. in Intellectual Property Law and Assistant Professor with the “Nicolae Titulescu” Faculty of Law, has over 15 years experience in the field and has specialized in intellectual property law, competition law and civil and commercial litigation. His involvement has mainly been in complex projects involving both assistance and representation of a significant portfolio of international clients (mainly foreign investors and multinationals) on issues pertaining to intellectual property law, competition law as well as related dispute resolution proceedings. Paul is also recognized for his expertise in tax litigation and international arbitration, particularly for his ability to analyze multifaceted factual situations and to provide innovative solutions in order to successfully manage complex projects and commercial disputes.
Practice Areas & Work Department
Healthcare/Pharma & Intellectual Property
Competition & EU Law
Mergers & Acquisitions/Privatization
Dispute Resolution
Education
Ph.D., Intellectual Property Law – Nicolae Titulescu University, Bucharest (2014)
LL.M, Intellectual Property Law – University of London (2014)
Pg. Dip., International Business Law – University of London (2013)
Pg. Cert., Commercial and Corporate Law – University of London (2013)
MA, European Affairs and Programme Management – Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca (2007)
LL.B – Nicolae Titulescu University, Bucharest (2005)BA, Political Science – University of Bucharest (2004)
Career
Experience within Muşat & Asociaţii: 10 years
Managing Partner, 2022 to date
Deputy Managing Partner, 2018 – 2021
Partner, 2016 – 2018
Managing Associate, 2013 – 2016
Senior Associate, 2010 – 2013
Individual practitioner, 2005 – 2010
Languages
English
French
Italian
Romanian
Successful