Logo InfoCons App
Donate

InfoCons – Consumers Protection – Romania Events and activities organized to mark World Intellectual Property Day 2025

InfoCons - Consumers Protection - Romania Events and activities organized to mark World Intellectual Property Day 2025

InfoCons – Consumers Protection – Romania Events and activities organized to mark World Intellectual Property Day 2025

Summary

InfoCons, for World Intellectual Property Day 2025, has:

  • Organized the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2025 (April 8–11) with over 2,000 participants from 30+ countries, in partnership with ICI Bucharest, the Government of Romania, and under the patronage of the Romanian Academy.
  • Will host the official celebration of World IP Day on May 12 at the Palace of Justice in Bucharest, featuring remarks by high-level officials, musical performances, and an award ceremony.
  • Launched the ENKIVERS Digital Vault, the first European platform for securing documents, contracts, visual concepts, promoting IP awareness and cybersecurity.
  • Promoted IP awareness via the Global Intellectual Property Passport, which provides real-time alerts on dangerous or counterfeit products and is available in 33 languages.
  • Produced and shared over 80 IP-related social media posts, reaching more than 6 million people via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and newsletters.
  • Published 121 targeted articles and news pieces on its national platform (infocons.ro) and 18 internationally via www.infocons.org, helping InfoCons reach the top position in Romania on Google searches for “Intellectual Property.”
  • Received and broadcast a special video message from EUIPO’s Deputy Executive Director, amplifying the EU-level perspective on IP protection and consumer education.
  • Distributed newsletters to over 116698 recipients, engaging journalists, public authorities, academic institutions, and international organizations.
  • Used and Translated the official campaign toolkit, promoting global messages locally through Romanian and English platforms.
  • Raised awareness through national media, including televised segments and 79 press features with a total reach exceeding 5 million.
  • Continued its youth education efforts via the A.C.T.I.V.E. project, empowering youth across Europe to understand and protect intellectual property rights.

In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day 2025, InfoCons has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting consumer interests by placing a strong focus on intellectual property (IP) education and awareness. Recognizing the increasingly vital role Intellectual Property plays in consumers’ daily lives—from digital media and branding to product authenticity and innovation—InfoCons has launched a series of impactful initiatives throughout April. These efforts aim to equip consumers with the tools and knowledge to identify, value, and defend intellectual property rights, ultimately fostering a more informed and responsible society.

A central element of these initiatives is the Global InfoCons App, a unique tool that empowers users worldwide to make more informed purchasing decisions. Through this and other strategic actions, InfoCons seeks to bridge the gap between Intellectual Property regulation and consumer behavior.

Read also : What you need to know before applying for a European Union Trademark ? Stay informed with InfoCons Consumers Protection

The Global InfoCons App and the Safety of Intellectual Property Consumers

The Global InfoCons App, recognized for its innovation and creativity, is a complex tool dedicated to consumer protection. It integrates real-time alerts issued at the European Union level, providing information about the risks of products identified as non-compliant across various categories such as: cosmetics, motor vehicles, jewelry, toys, construction materials, furniture, clothing and footwear, and more.

Additionally, counterfeit products are flagged through hazard alerts, which may have a significant impact on health or physical integrity.

The InfoCons App is the first tool specifically designed for citizens, businesses, entrepreneurs, and public institutions to access real-time alerts about dangerous products, including those identified as counterfeit. In addition to its safety alerts, the app also features the first-ever dictionary of terms related to Intellectual Property , offering users a clear and accessible resource to better understand key IP concepts and terminology.

Counterfeit products identified within the European Union can be found in the Alerts section of the Global InfoCons App. The app’s ability to quickly deliver information concerning consumer safety makes it a vital tool for:

  • Identifying and avoiding dangerous counterfeit products;
  • Increasing real-time awareness of risks faced by consumers .

The Global InfoCons App – An Ally in the Fight Against Counterfeiting and Promoting Intellectual Property Rights for All

The app’s features position InfoCons as a frontline actor in combating counterfeit products, through:

  • Easy access to useful information;
  • Availability in 33 languages;
  • Access to all important and emergency numbers at local, national, and international levels;
  • Real-time alerts for both food and non-food products across the European Union.

InfoCons actively promotes innovation and creativity through its commitment to protecting intellectual property rights and fighting counterfeiting and piracy. As a key player in these efforts, InfoCons not only informs the public about the importance of intellectual property rights but also implements tools like the InfoCons app to directly involve consumers in recognizing and reporting violations.

This proactive approach contributes to creating an environment where creativity and innovation can thrive, protected from the threats posed by counterfeit and pirated products.

Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2025 – Dedicated to World Intellectual Property Day 2025

For World Intellectual Property Day, InfoCons, in partnership with the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics (ICI Bucharest), organized the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest, taking place from April 8 – 11, 2025, at the Palace of the Parliament.

This prestigious event brought together ambassadors, ministers, representatives of specialized institutions, industry leaders, and intellectual property experts from both national and international levels. The summit served  as a platform for insightful discussions on the role of intellectual property in driving digital innovation and economic progress.

The event four consisted of four intense days of strategic dialogue, technological innovation, and international partnerships, confirming Romania’s role as a regional hub for digital transformation and cybersecurity in Intellectual Property Rights.

Read also : InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Idezek – Hair straightener – Stay informed about products with electric shock risks !

Participation and Organization of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest – Dedicated to World Intellectual Property Day 2025

The event gathered over 2,000 participants from more than 30 countries:

  • Government policymakers
  • Industry leaders
  • Security experts
  • Innovators in emerging technologies

The summit was organized in partnership with:

  • Chamber of Deputies
  • Government of Romania

under the patronage of:

  • Romanian Academy

National and International Institutional Participation

Governmental and European institutions represented:

  • Presidential Administration of Romania
  • Government of Romania
  • Parliament of Romania
  • Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism
  • Ministry of Education and Research
  • Ministry of Health
  • Ministry of Labor
  • ANCOM (National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications)
  • National Bank of Moldova
  • National Bank of Romania
  • European Cybersecurity Competence Centre
  • European Commission
  • INTERPOL
  • EUROPOL
  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Supporting international organizations:

  • SELEC (Southeast European Law Enforcement Center)
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection Association (CIPA)
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
  • Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT)
  • Royal Military College of Canada
  • Bulgarian Academy of Sciences – Institute of ICT
  • University of the Aegean
  • Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” – Skopje, North Macedonia
  • National Intelligence University (USA)
  • PaperBallotchain (USA)
  • Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

Diplomatic representations present:

  • Embassy of Morocco in Romania
  • Embassy of Albania in Romania
  • Embassy of Israel in Romania
  • Embassy of Greece in Romania

Main partners included:

  • Danubius
  • SIMAVI
  • Cisco
  • Gardiyan
  • Motorola Solutions
  • MultiversX
  • Claroty
  • MSAB
  • Acronis
  • Raiffeisen Bank
  • CPE Romania
  • TotalSoft
  • Renovatio Solar
  • CEC Bank
  • Tema Energy
  • BCR
  • MediGo Center
  • Radiocom
  • Domeniile Averești
  • Konica Minolta
  • Țiriac Auto
  • BMW Bavaria

Academic support was provided by:

  • University Politehnica of Bucharest
  • University of Galați
  • Romanian-American University
  • USAMVB Timișoara
  • Valahia University of Târgoviște
  • Technical University of Moldova
  • Danubius University
  • Bucharest University Library
  • SNSPA (National School of Political and Administrative Studies)
  • CNAI (National Center for Information Access)

Read also : InfoCons Consumers Protection informs you about Counterfeiting and Piracy – A Threat to Intellectual Property

Key Moments

  • April 8: Official opening with high-level dialogue on Romania’s digital future.
  • International Cyber Diplomacy Conference (ICCD): Discussions on global cooperation against cyberattacks, AI regulation, and cybersecurity.
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum (CIP Forum): Focused on emerging risks in transport, energy, and smart cities.
  • Web 3.0 Launches:
    • Partnership with the Nikola Tesla Museum (Teslaverse project)
    • Institutional NFT projects by:
      • Ghidul Primăriilor
      • Agerpres
      • Titu Maiorescu University
      • BIAS (Bucharest International Air Show)

Thematic Forums and Conferences – Dedicated to World Intellectual Property Day 2025

  • Blockchain Intelligence Forum: Focused on blockchain security and the launch of the ENKIVERS European project (protection of visual concepts).
  • EURODEFENSE Annual General Assembly: Strengthening collaboration in cybersecurity defense ecosystems.
  • Automotive R&D Conference: Covered electrification, AI, cybersecurity, and innovations in sustainable mobility.

Celebrating World Intellectual Property Day on Day 3 of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest

 

This event, held in celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, was structured as a dynamic debate and marked the launch of Enkivers Digital Vault – the first European project with global impact dedicated to raising awareness, educating, and informing the market on the security and protection of visual concepts and beyond. Enkivers is the first digital vault for ideas and visual concepts in the information age.

 

The Agenda of the Intellectual Property Roundtable, Dedicated to World Intellectual Property Day 2025, was the following:

16:00 – 16:25 | Opening Remarks

Adrian Victor Vevera
General Director, National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest

Sorin Mierlea
President, INFOCONS

László Borbély
State Counselor, Department for Sustainable Development

Florela-Andreea Pălici
Chief Prosecutor, Public Ministry

Andrei-Simion Ijac
General Director, Romanian Copyright Office (ORDA)

16:25 – 16:30 | Official Launch of ENKIVERS

Adrian Victor Vevera
General Director, ICI Bucharest
Introduction of ENKIVERS – the first European project with global impact focused on market education and the protection of visual concepts and creative assets.

16:30 – 16:45 | Presentation: ENKIVERS – Digital Vault for Ideas and Concepts

Deniss Onofrei
ICI Bucharest Team

16:45 – 17:00 | Special Session: WIPO Theme – “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”

Paul Gheorghe
ICI Bucharest Team
Discussion on how IP rights and innovation policies empower creators in the music industry, safeguarding the work of artists and industry professionals.

17:00 – 18:00 | Panel Discussion: Shifting to a Sustainable Lifestyle

Moderator:
Sorin Mierlea – President, INFOCONS

Panelists:

Adrian Victor Vevera – General Director, ICI Bucharest
László Borbély – State Counselor, Department for Sustainable Development
Florela-Andreea Pălici – Chief Prosecutor, Public Ministry
Andrei-Simion Ijac – General Director, ORDA
Alexandra Dobre – Founder, Romanian Institute for Active Ageing Association

Read also : Stay Informed with InfoCons Consumers Protection – What is the European Union Intellectual Property Office EUIPO ?

A conversation on global consumer protection efforts and responsible practices for environmental sustainability across society.

During the roundtable discussion on Intellectual Property held as part of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest, InfoCons had the honor of presenting a special video message from Mr. Andrea di Carlo, Deputy Executive Director of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). His intervention highlighted the importance of cooperation, consumer education, and institutional alignment in strengthening the protection of intellectual property across the European Union. The message added valuable European-level perspective to the national dialogue and reinforced the relevance of the summit’s theme.

Following the roundtable, InfoCons actively disseminated Mr. di Carlo’s video across all its communication channels, including both the Romanian and international Facebook and Instagram accounts, as well as the InfoCons YouTube channel and the Romanian and English official websites ( www.infocons.ro and www.infocons.org ). This ensured that his message reached a wide and diverse audience, further amplifying the impact of the event and aligning our communication efforts with EUIPO’s strategic goals.

Enkivers – the digital vault for ideas and visual concepts in the information age!

Enkivers represents a significant technological innovation in the field of intellectual property protection and valorization in the digital era. The Enkivers platform aims to address contemporary challenges regarding the security and management of digital content, offering an integrated solution that combines academic rigor with practical accessibility.

In the current context of accelerated digitization, the Enkivers platform stands out through the implementation of an advanced intellectual property protection system, representing the first European initiative with global applicability in securing visual concepts in the digital environment. Its technological architecture incorporates multiple levels of cybersecurity, implementing the fundamental concept of a “certain date” for the authentication and timestamp validation of digital files.

The applicability of the Enkivers platform spans a broad spectrum of users, including both individuals – content creators, artists, and independent professionals – and legal entities such as commercial organizations and public institutions. The platform facilitates the protection of digital assets in a robust cyber environment, offering technological and legal guarantees for the integrity and confidentiality of stored data.

From a functional perspective, the platform operates on the principle of a secure digital “container”, implementing advanced encryption and authentication protocols. The user interface has been designed according to principles of cognitive ergonomics, thus ensuring an optimal balance between accessibility and security. The system incorporates sophisticated cybersecurity mechanisms, while maintaining an intuitive and efficient user experience.

The platform distinctly differentiates itself from conventional cloud storage solutions by implementing a complex “personal digital vault” system. This innovative approach provides users with multiple competitive advantages: legal protection through mechanisms establishing a “certain date,” a high level of security and confidentiality, and authorized institutional support. Financial accessibility and operational flexibility are complemented by an integrated educational component, facilitating the development of competencies in intellectual property and digital security.

The multidisciplinary character of the Enkivers platform is evident through the integration of expertise from various fields such as cybersecurity, law, education, and technology. This convergence of competencies ensures a holistic approach to the protection and management of intellectual property in today’s digital environment.

In a global economic landscape focused on innovation, Enkivers contributes to the local economy’s ability to generate, protect, and capitalize on knowledge, having a significant impact on the maturation of the innovation ecosystem.

Read also : InfoCons Consumer Protection informs you about the new toy safety measures in the European Union

Agenda of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2025 – Dedicated to World Intellectual Property Day 2025

Day 1 – April 8, 2025 | Opening Agenda and Key Addresses

Welcoming Remarks

Ministerial and Institutional Remarks

International Conference on Cyber Diplomacy (ICCD)

Activity 1: International Cooperation on Strategies, Tools, and Concerted Action
Moderator: Cristina CILEACU, Senior Producer, Digi24

Activity 2: Capacity Building for Collective Response to Cyber Threats and Disinformation
Moderator: Radu MAGDIN, Analyst

Activity 3: Global Coordination on Cyber Intrusion Technologies
Moderator: Miruna MIHAILOVICI, Euronews Romania

Activity 4: Ethical AI & Cyber Sanctions: Balancing Innovation and Regulation
Moderator: Dan CĂRBUNARU, Director, Calea Europeană

Agenda for the 2nd Day of the Summit – April 9, 2025

8th Edition of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum (CIP FORUM)

NFT Collection

Activity 1: The Cybersecurity of Supplier Ecosystems for Critical Infrastructures

Moderator: Radu MAGDIN – Analyst

Speakers:

Presentation:

Activity 2: Securing the Skies: Safe and Resilient Air Transport

Moderator: Cătălin ANDRUȘ – Director, The National College of Home Affairs

Speakers:

Presentation:

  • Anders Persson – Area Sales Manager Baltics, Poland & Eastern Europe, MSAB

Activity 3: The Future of Smart Cities: Cyber Risks, Ethical Challenges, and Public Engagement in the Digital Urban Landscape

Moderator: George Cristian TURCU – Managing Partner & Project Manager, Ghidul Primăriilor

Speakers:

Activity 4: From Farm to Plate: The Security of Transborder Integrated Supply Chains

Moderator: Vitalie COJOCARI – Journalist, Euronews Romania

Speakers:

Read also : InfoCons Consumer Protection Informs You : Safer Drinking Water in Europe : Measures to Ensure Water Quality

Activity 5: Innovation and Digital Transformation – Society 6.0

Moderator: Cristian DAVID – Coordinator, Society 6.0 Competence Center, ICI Bucharest

Speakers:

Presentation:

  • Vlad DIACONESCU – Deputy General Manager, FREYA

Activity 6: Navigating the Future of Public Policy: Challenges and Opportunities

Moderator: Alexandru GEORGESCU – Scientific Researcher (R3), National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, Moderator of WG3 in CF SEDSS, European Defence Agency

Speakers:

  • Tiberiu DOBRESCU – President, National Authority for Qualifications (ANC)
  • Adrian DOBRE – General Director, UNIFARM
  • Doru PUIU – President, National Association of Sectoral Committees in Romania (ANCSR)
  • Dragoș RĂDUCANU – President, Tourism and HORECA Sectoral Committee
  • Emanuela SAVU – President, Sectoral Committee on Finance and Banking
  • Gheorghe CAZAN – President, Sectoral Committee on Machine Construction
  • Carmen BURTEA – President, Sectoral Committee for Agriculture, Pisciculture, and Fisheries in Romania (CSAPPR)
  • Mariana COSTEA – State Counselor, General Secretariat of the Presidential Administration
  • Alexandra SMEDOIU – Tax Partner, Deloitte Romania

Presentation:

  • Vlad BIRIȘTEICĂ – Account Executive, Cloud & AI Infrastructure, CISCO

Activity 7: Culture and National Identity: National, European, Universal

Moderator: Dan CĂRBUNARU – Director, Calea Europeană

Speakers:

Presentation:

  • Florin ROBITU – Sales & Partner Manager, SIMAVI

Activity 8: Securing Next-Generation Energy Infrastructure: Operational Resilience in a Complex Geopolitical Landscape

Moderator: Cristian CIOBANU – Deputy Director, Office of Integrated Information

Speakers:

 

Agenda for the 3rd Day of the Summit – April 10, 2025
1st Edition of the BLOCKCHAIN INTELLIGENCE FORUM

Opening Remarks

Keynote Speeches

  • “Digitalizing Finance to Boost Economic Growth – Navigating Threats and Opportunities”
    Nico Di GABRIELE – Senior Team Lead, European Central Bank
  • “Emerging Supervisory Frameworks for Stablecoin Issuance – Challenges and Opportunities”
    Skyler PINNA – Director and Technical Advisor, New York State Department of Financial Services
  • “Blockchain Intelligence Training for the World of Digitalized Finance”
    Patrick TAN – General Counsel, ChainArgos; Co-founder, Blockchain Intelligence Academy
  • “Introducing the Blockchain Intelligence Centre of Excellence”
    Dr. Paul GILMOUR – Senior Lecturer in Economic Crime; Lead, Economic Crime Research Group, University of Portsmouth
  • “Towards International Police Cooperation – Technical Perspectives”
    Vincent DANJEAN – Head of Laboratory, INTERPOL

Presentations

  • “Strengthening International Police Cooperation to Combat Cyber-enabled Financial Crime”
    Peter WHITTON – Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Financial Crimes and Anticorruption Centre, INTERPOL
  • “Lessons Learned from Standardizing Crypto-Asset Attribution and Data Exchange”
    Dr. Bernhard HASLHOFER – Co-founder, Iknaio; CryptoFinance Research Group Lead, Complexity Science Hub Vienna

Panel Discussions

Panel: Towards Data Exchange Standards and Interoperability – CEO-Level Discussions

Moderator: Javier PAZ – Director of Data and Analytics, Forbes

Panel: Challenges in Unlocking Blockchain Intelligence for Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery

Moderator: Monica GUY – Team Lead, Communications and External Relations, Basel Institute on Governance

  • Oleksii GEIKO – Senior Detective, National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU)
  • Daniel LEON – Cryptocurrency Specialist, Europol EC3 (Digital Support Unit – Cyber Intelligence)
  • Alexandru DONCIU – Specialist, Financial Investigations – Virtual Assets, Basel Institute on Governance
  • General Antonio MANCAZZO – Commander, Privacy Protection and Technological Fraud Special Unit, Guardia di Finanza, Italy
  • Marian MÜLLER – Head of Education, Caudena

Presentation: A Glimpse into Guardia di Finanza’s Recent Operations on Crypto-assets – Challenges and Opportunities

Major Francesco VENDITTI – Deputy Officer, Fraud Protection and Technological Fraud Special Unit, Guardia di Finanza, Italy

Panel: The Role and Regulation of Multifunction Crypto-Intermediaries (MCIs)

Read also : InfoCons Consumers Protection informs you about emergency numbers worldwide !

Presentations (Nicolae Iorga Hall)

  • “Advanced Cybercrime Investigation Methods: Blockchain Intelligence, OSINT, Source Code and Malware Analysis”
    Stanoje RNIC – CEO, Archibald Intelligence
  • “Next-Generation Blockchain Forensics: An Introduction to Filtering & Fingerprinting”
    Marian MÜLLER – Head of Education, Caudena
  • “ARTs, EMTs, and Stablecoins – The Challenge for Regulatory Supervision”
    Jonathan REITER – CEO, ChainArgos
  • “Latest Advancements in Blockchain Analytics: From Investigative to Preventative Tools”
    Matthias BAUER-LANGGARTNER – Head of Policy Europe, Chainalysis
  • “Combating Crypto-Crime in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”
    Marina KHAUSTOVA – Chief Operating Officer, Crystal Intelligence
  • Fireside Chat: The Role of Blockchain Intelligence in Law Enforcement

Moderator: Javier PAZ – Director of Data and Analytics, Forbes

  • Vincent DANJEAN – Head of Laboratory, INTERPOL
  • Daniel LEON – Cryptocurrency Specialist, Europol EC3 (Digital Support Unit – Cyber Intelligence)

Panel: Asset Tokenization – Is This the Future of Finance?

Moderator: Cristina CARATA – Researcher and PhD Candidate, Centre for Cryptocurrency Research and Engineering, Imperial College London

Panel: AML, CFT, and Sanctions Evasion – How Does Blockchain Intelligence Fit In?

Moderator: Sundri KHALSA – Intelligence Specialist, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; Harvard Alumni; CEO & Founder, PaperBallotchain

Panel: Using Blockchain Technology to Develop a Trusted and Transparent Beneficial Ownership System

Moderator: Alexandru GEORGESCU – Scientific Researcher (R3), ICI Bucharest ; Moderator of WG3, CF SEDSS, European Defence Agency

  • Dr. Paul GILMOUR – Senior Lecturer in Economic Crime; Lead of the Economic Crime Research Group, University of Portsmouth
  • Bernard SIMAN – Senior Associate Fellow, Egmont-Royal Institute for International Relations; Head of Financial Diplomacy & FinTech, Brussels Diplomatic Academy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
  • Diana STETIU – Managing Partner and Web3 Lawyer, Diana Stetiu Law Office
  • Sergiu VASILESCU – Founder and Managing Partner, VD Law Group
  • Sebastian COCHINESCU – CEO, Anima Felix

EURODEFENSE Annual Assembly – April 10, 2025

EURODEFENSE Network Reunion (Restricted Access)

EURODEFENSE Roundtable:

Security and Defense in the New Geopolitical Context

 

Interactive Cybersecurity Exercise – Best Practices for Institutional Safety

Venue: Palace of Parliament, Nicolae Iorga Hall

This exercise offers participants a hands-on opportunity to explore essential protection measures for public and private institutions in a collaborative setting. Through realistic risk scenario simulations, participants will test operational responses, identify vulnerabilities, and learn best practices to reinforce both physical and cyber security. The activity promotes inter-institutional dialogue and enhances preparedness against evolving threats.

Agenda for the 3rd Day of the Summit – April 10, 2025

World Intellectual Property Day

Opening Remarks

Launch of ENKIVERS

The first European project with global impact, focused on raising awareness and educating the market on the security and protection of visual concepts and more.

  • Adrian Victor VEVERA – General Director, National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest
  • Presentation of the ENKIVERS – Security and Safety Platform
    Deniss ONOFREI – ICI Bucharest Team

WIPO Theme Presentation: “IP and Music – Feel the Beat of IP”

An exploration of how intellectual property rights and innovation policies empower creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs to bring new ideas to the music industry while protecting the work of composers, performers, and all those who shape the music that moves us.

Panel: Shifting to a Sustainable Lifestyle

Exploring the key topics proposed by this year’s global consumer protection movement, focusing on how consumers, businesses, and governments can work together to embrace responsible practices that protect our environment.

Moderator: Sorin MIERLEA – President, InfoCons

Read also : InfoCons Consumers Protection informs you about emergency numbers worldwide !

Agenda for the 4th Day of the Summit – April 11, 2025

AUTOMOTIVE R&D CONFERENCE: Power Up the Automotive Potential in Romania

Opening Remarks

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Adrian SANDU – Secretary General, Member of the Board, ACAROM

Panelists:

  • Florin SPĂTARU – Prime Minister’s Chancellery, Romanian Government
  • Cristian MIHALY – Head of R&D Romania and South-Eastern Europe, Schaeffler Romania
  • Adrian Victor VEVERA – General Director, National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest
  • Simona ALMAJAN – Country Manager, NXP Semiconductors
  • Iulian SORESCU – Partner, Finance and Business Advisory, Kinstellar
  • Alexandru MITROI – Senior Adviser, Invest Romania

Session I: Research and Development

Innovating Under Pressure: R&D Strategies in a Rapidly Evolving Market

  • Managing R&D priorities amid regulatory changes and consumer demands
  • Collaboration vs. competition: Open innovation in the automotive sector
  • Accelerating time-to-market without compromising quality or safety

Regulation and Innovation: Can They Coexist?

  • How can governments and industry work together to enable innovation?
  • Navigating global standards for safety, emissions, and connectivity

Preparing for the Unknown: The Role of AI in Predictive R&D

  • How can AI improve vehicle design, performance, and safety testing?
  • Predicting future market demands and trends using data-driven insights
  • Integrating AI into legacy R&D workflows and tools

Session II: Cybersecurity

The Evolving Threat Landscape in Automotive Cybersecurity

  • What are the most pressing cybersecurity threats in the connected and autonomous vehicle era?
  • Emerging threat vectors with 5G, IoT, and V2X communication

Building Secure Connected Ecosystems

  • Strategies for securing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications
  • The role of encryption, authentication, and blockchain in connected mobility
  • Balancing usability and security in designing connected car systems

Collaborative Approaches to Cybersecurity

  • The role of OEMs, suppliers, and technology providers in building secure vehicles
  • Benefits of information-sharing platforms in mitigating cyber threats
  • Fostering public-private partnerships for advancing automotive cybersecurity

Session III: Electrified Mobility

The Path to Electrification: Opportunities and Challenges

  • What are the biggest obstacles to mass EV adoption?
  • The role of government incentives and policies in accelerating electrified mobility

The Future of Charging Infrastructure

  • Scaling fast-charging networks to meet future demand
  • Wireless and bidirectional charging: Game-changers for EVs
  • Integrating renewable energy sources into EV charging ecosystems

The Role of Software and Data in Electrified Mobility

  • Leveraging AI for smart energy management and range optimization
  • Role of digital twins in EV development and infrastructure planning
  • Using data analytics to improve user experience and fleet efficiency

 

World Intellectual Property Day, celebrated on May 12, 2025 in Bucharest – World Intellectual Property Day 2025 – Feel the Beat of IP!

 

The Working Group on Intellectual Property Issues (GLDPI), with the organizational support of the Romanian Copyright Office (ORDA) and InfoCons, and in partnership with supporting institutions, is organizing the celebration of World Intellectual Property Day on May 12, 2025, starting at 15:30, at the Palace of Justice in Bucharest.

The May 12th event will mark the culmination of a series of national actions and activities dedicated to the 2025 IP DAY theme – “Be Original! Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy!”.

For 2025, WIPO has proposed the motto “Music and Intellectual Property: Feel the Beat of IP.” The celebration on May 12 will include official remarks, a concert by young musicians from Bucharest music high schools, and a closing reception. The provisional agenda of the event is included below.

World Intellectual Property Day 2025 highlights how creativity and innovation, supported by intellectual property rights, sustain a thriving music scene that benefits everyone, everywhere. It also invites us to explore how IP rights and innovation policies empower creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs to bring fresh ideas into the music industry—protecting the work of composers, performers, and all those who shape the music that moves us.

The event will bring together members of government, officials and high-level dignitaries, representatives of embassies and the diplomatic corps, the music industry, business community, civil society organizations and foundations, as well as academia and professionals in the field.

Read also : InfoCons Consumers Protection Informs You – Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste

AGENDA of the Event

15:30 – 16:00
Arrival and Registration of Participants

16:00 – 17:00
Opening of the Event and Remarks by Officials

  • Judge Liana Arsenie, President of the Bucharest Court of Appeal, event host
  • Ștefan-Radu Oprea, Head of the Prime Minister’s Chancellery, National Coordinator for Intellectual Property (TBC)
  • Natalia-Elena Intotero, Minister of Culture (TBC)
  • Bogdan-Gruia Ivan, Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (TBC)
  • Radu Marinescu, Minister of Justice (TBC)
  • Alex Florin Florența, Prosecutor General of the Prosecutor’s Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice (TBC)
  • Prof. Univ. Dr. Diana Asinefta Moș, Rector, National University of Music Bucharest (TBC)
  • Alexa Niculae, CLIP Champion, WIPO Program Supporting Creators (TBC)
  • Prosecutor Teodora Pălici, Head of the Intellectual Property Office – Prosecutor’s Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, and Coordinator of the IP Working Group
  • Marian-Octavian Șerbănescu, Director General, State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (OSIM) (TBC)
  • Andrei-Simion Ijac, Director General, Romanian Copyright Office (ORDA)
  • Sorin Mierlea, President, InfoCons

17:00 – 17:30
Video Presentation and Artistic Moment by Young Musicians

17:30 – 18:00
Award Ceremony and Special Mentions in the Musical Field

18:00 – 18:30
Artistic Performance by Young Musicians

18:30 – 19:00
Closing Remarks Followed by Reception

Moderators: Gabriel Turcu, Sorin Mierlea
Artistic Segment Presenter: Luca Udățeanu, National Theatre Bucharest

 

InfoCons Promotion of World Intellectual Property Day Across Digital Channels

 

During the month of April, the topic of Intellectual Property was actively promoted through the publication of articles, news items, and alerts on the official InfoCons platform, as well as through newsletters and InfoCons’ social media pages, reaching an audience of over 6,050,000 people.

The official platform www.infocons.ro recorded over 147,000 visitors, and through the distribution of newsletters, InfoCons reached an additional 232,544 individuals.

As a result of these posts and newsletters on the topic of Intellectual Property, there were over 79 press appearances, generating a total audience of 5,085,000 people for InfoCons.

In the lead-up to World Intellectual Property Day 2025, InfoCons actively promoted IP-related content across its social media platforms, both on its Romanian and international Facebook and Instagram accounts. Through a series of visually engaging and informative posts, InfoCons raised awareness among a broad and diverse audience, emphasizing key themes such as consumer protection, copyright, innovation, and the fight against counterfeit products. These efforts contributed to sustained public engagement and content sharing in the days surrounding the event. In April 2025, there were more that 80 posts made on our social media accounts related to Intellectual Property.

In addition to its own content, InfoCons also leveraged the official WIPO graphics kit to amplify the global message in a localized context. The materials were adapted and translated into Romanian, then widely disseminated through InfoCons’ national channels to ensure accessibility and cultural relevance. Simultaneously, on the English version of the InfoCons website, the WIPO media and design toolkit was promoted in an updated english form to reach an international audience and support WIPO’s broader visibility efforts.

In addition, InfoCons integrated the official campaign hashtags into all related social media posts to further boost visibility at the national level. These included #WorldIPDay, as well as #IP, #IntellectualProperty, #EUIPO, #WIPO, and other relevant hashtags aligned with the campaign’s core themes, helping to connect local audiences with the global conversation.

Further amplifying these efforts, Mr. Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, addressed the importance of Intellectual Property rights and the dangers of counterfeit goods in a televised segment as part of InfoCons’ media partnership with Trinitas TV. The episode offered valuable insights to viewers on how IP rights affect their everyday lives and how informed consumers can take an active stance against counterfeiting and piracy. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kPZhz_IVbs&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Finfocons.ro%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Finfocons.ro&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE )

In addition to our online and media outreach efforts, InfoCons sent out two dedicated newsletters on the topic of Intellectual Property rights to our entire press and institutional database. The newsletters were the launch of the Enkivers Digital Vault (On April 10, 2025) and World Intellectual Property Day with its theme and InfoCons’ contribution (On April 25, 2025).

The newsletter on April 10 was sent to a total of 116698 recipients, including journalists, public authorities, consumer organizations, academic institutions, and national and international partners.

The newsletter on April 25 was sent to a total of 116107 recipients, these representing the same categories as before. Through this broad distribution, we ensured maximum coverage and reinforced our commitment to transparency and public education.

By leveraging every available communication channel—from social media and websites to television and direct press outreach—InfoCons has delivered a comprehensive, multi-platform campaign aimed at raising consumer awareness on Intellectual Property rights and combating counterfeiting and piracy.

Informing and Educating consumers on Intellectual Property Rights in 2025 !

 

In the lead-up to World Intellectual Property Day 2025, InfoCons significantly intensified its efforts to raise awareness and educate the public on issues related to Intellectual Property (IP). Through a strategic campaign focused on accessible, relevant, and engaging content, InfoCons aimed to empower consumers with the knowledge needed to understand and protect IP rights in their daily lives.

As a result of these sustained efforts, InfoCons achieved a remarkable digital presence, becoming the top-ranking website in Romania on Google searches for “Intellectual Property”. This success was not incidental, but a direct outcome of consistent content creation, distribution, and optimization targeting a national audience.

Read also : The European Commission announced new driving licence rules – Stay informed with InfoCons Consumers Protection !

On two key dates, this online visibility reached its peak:

  • April 10, 2025 — Coinciding with the event organized during the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest, InfoCons content dominated Google search results, occupying the first 3. (See Annex 1)
  • April 26, 2025 — On World Intellectual Property Day itself, InfoCons maintained a strong digital presence, covering most of the first eight pages of Google search results. (See Annex 2)

This achievement highlights InfoCons’ commitment to consumer education and its role as a national leader in promoting the values and importance of intellectual property. By ensuring that reliable, accurate, and user-friendly content was readily available online, InfoCons helped strengthen public understanding of how IP affects innovation, creativity, and consumer protection. Even 2 days after World Intellectual Property Day, InfoCons maintained a strong digital presence with its posts. (See Annex 3)

The platform that enabled InfoCons to achieve top visibility in Romanian Google search rankings is its primary website — available mainly in Romanian — which serves as the central hub for its national awareness campaigns. Over the past few months, the site has featured a series of targeted articles and updates on Intellectual Property, contributing significantly to public engagement and digital reach on the topic. These publications played a key role in propelling InfoCons to the top of search results, reinforcing its leadership in consumer education on IP rights in Romania. The total number of posts in the last month and a half was 121 :

Read also : Top 10 Countries Leading Global Patent Applications in 2024 – Learn More with InfoCons Consumers Protection !

Moreover, InfoCons operates an international platform — www.infocons.org — designed to provide multilingual content accessible to consumers across the globe. As part of its commitment to raising awareness on key consumer protection issues, the organization has made available a wide range of resources in English and other languages, ensuring global reach and inclusivity.

In the last month and a half, InfoCons has published 18 dedicated articles and informational posts on topics related to Intellectual Property, addressing various aspects of IP rights, counterfeiting, piracy, and consumer responsibility. These publications form part of the broader strategy to educate and inform international audiences about the relevance of IP in everyday life and its role in fostering innovation and cultural development:

 

Organizing World Intellectual Property Day over the years – Main activities organized by InfoCons

The official InfoCons website features a dedicated page for the protection of intellectual property rights, serving as a comprehensive digital archive and trusted source of information for the general public. This page showcases the full history of events organized by InfoCons to mark World Intellectual Property Day over the years, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to education and awareness in the field of IP. The page is available here: https://infocons.ro/proprietate-intelectuala/ .

In addition to event documentation, the page includes relevant interviews with experts, officials, and representatives of national and international institutions, as well as campaigns conducted over time to combat counterfeiting and piracy. Visitors can also access articles, alerts, educational materials, and up-to-date information on key topics such as copyright, trademarks, patents, and more. This platform actively contributes to building a culture of respect for innovation and creativity among consumers in Romania and beyond.

Since 2007, InfoCons has annually organized an event dedicated to World Intellectual Property Day at the Palace of Justice in Bucharest. Over the years, this event has become a tradition, bringing together high-ranking guests, including ministers, ambassadors, and representatives of key national institutions in the field of intellectual property protection.

The event organized in 2012 for World Intellectual Property Day is one of the first to be documented on the InfoCons current website . More information on the 2012 event is available here : https://infocons.ro/infocons-ziua-mondiala-a-proprietatii-intelectuale/

The event organized in 2013 for World Intellectual Property Day contained a series of activities that took place over the course of a week and the specific activities and schedule can be found here : https://infocons.ro/ziua-mondiala-a-proprietatii-intelectuale-25-26-aprilie-2013-curtea-de-apel-bucuresti/

For the event organized in 2014 for World Intellectual Property Day, InfoCons launched the National Campaign “No to Counterfeiting! No to Piracy!” and, with the support of the Bucharest Court of Appeal and the Cultural Center “Casa Artelor” Sector 3, organized a commemorative event that marks both World Intellectual Property Day and the conclusion of a week dedicated to this important field.

The event organized in 2015 for World Intellectual Property Day contained a series of activities and participation in projects such as “A EU operation to develop and enlarge expertise in tackling the trade of fake medicine through the internet – OPERATION HIPPOCRATES” , A project aimed at developing and strengthening expertise on the trade of counterfeit medicines over the internet through the exchange of best practices.

The 2016 event celebrating World Intellectual Property Day continued the tradition established in previous years, once again taking place at the esteemed Bucharest Court of Appeal. This symbolic venue, known for its legal and institutional significance, provided a fitting setting for discussions on the value and role of intellectual property in modern society.

The event gathered numerous distinguished guests, including legal experts, government officials, academics, and representatives of civil society, all of whom contributed to a series of meaningful dialogues. Their discussions focused on the importance of intellectual property rights in fostering innovation, safeguarding creativity, and ensuring the economic and personal rights of creators and inventors.

In the years that followed, this tradition has not only endured but evolved. InfoCons has remained firmly committed to organizing the annual event at the Bucharest Court of Appeal, reinforcing its role as a national leader in promoting awareness around intellectual property. Each year, the event has served as both a celebration and a platform for education, bringing together diverse stakeholders from the public and private sectors.

Read also : 5 Facts About Tuberculosis – How 79 Million Lives Have Been Saved – Stay Informed with InfoCons Consumer Protection

In parallel with the event, InfoCons has launched nationwide public awareness campaigns designed to inform consumers about the risks associated with counterfeiting and piracy, while also educating them on how to recognize and support genuine products and services.

These campaigns, enriched with articles, expert interviews, and video messages, have leveraged digital platforms to maximize public engagement. InfoCons’ use of social media, newsletters, and its official websites has ensured wide visibility and accessibility. Notable editions include the 2020 celebration, which can be explored here: https://infocons.ro/26-aprilie-ziua-mondiala-a-proprietatii-intelectuale/ . The 2021 event available here https://infocons.ro/26-aprilie-ziua-mondiala-a-proprietatii-intelectuale-2/ .

More about the 2023 edition can be seen here : https://infocons.ro/26-aprilie-ziua-mondiala-a-proprietatii-intelectuale-3/

The 2024 edition was the most recent celebration of World Intellectual Property Day and brought together a wide range of guests, including key figures from the intellectual property and consumer protection sectors. The event featured impactful speeches delivered by industry experts, institutional representatives, and thought leaders. The dedicated section on the InfoCons website offers access to the full speeches (available on Youtube as well) and a comprehensive photo gallery, capturing the highlights and key moments of the event.

Educating European Youth through the A.C.T.I.V.E. Project – Dedicated to World Intellectual Property Day 2025

InfoCons launched the A.C.T.I.V.E. project in 2023, an initiative that actively promotes the protection of intellectual property. The main objectives of this project are to increase awareness among European youth about the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and the negative effects of infringing those rights, to reduce the consumption of counterfeit goods and digital content from illegal sources, and to encourage the younger generation to actively engage in safeguarding intellectual property rights.

The official A.C.T.I.V.E. social media pages were also used during April 2025 in order to promote information regarding World Intellectual Property Day 2025 and educate consumers worldwide on the importance of Intellectual Property Rights. The main pages used for the dissemination of the information were @a.c.t.i.v.e._ro , @a.c.t.i.v.e._bulgaria and @a.c.t.i.v.e._greece on Instagram and Active RO, Active Bulgaria and Active Greece.

Since its founding, InfoCons has been consistently dedicated to educating and protecting consumers against the dangers associated with counterfeit products. These counterfeit goods, often of inferior and unsafe quality, can pose significant health and safety risks to consumers.

To counter this, InfoCons has organized and carried out numerous awareness campaigns over the years. These initiatives have been crucial in educating the public on how to identify counterfeit goods and in raising awareness about the broader implications of purchasing and using such products – ranging from economic losses to supporting criminal activities.

Through its sustained efforts during April 2025, InfoCons has taken significant strides in aligning consumer protection with the global principles of intellectual property. By fostering informed consumer habits, promoting transparency, and encouraging responsible consumption, the organization has not only contributed to the observance of World Intellectual Property Day but also laid groundwork for lasting change in public perception and behavior toward intellectual property.

Looking ahead, InfoCons remains committed to expanding its reach, deepening partnerships, and continuously innovating its educational and technological tools. The fight against counterfeiting, plagiarism, and misinformation requires ongoing vigilance—and with empowered consumers at the center, progress is both possible and sustainable.

 

 InfoCons – European Organization for Consumer Protection and Promotion of Programs and Strategies , a full member of the World Organization Consumers International , founding member of the Federation of Consumer Associations , and member of ANEC , Consumer Protection , Consumers Protection , Intellectual Property , Be an Example , Sustainable Development , Smart Deal , Green Deal , Alert , Alerts , Consumer Hotline , Sustainability , Environmental Protection , Choose Wisely,  Read the Label , Take Action , Health , Intellectual Property , Education , Activities , World Intellectual Property Day , IP Day , IP Rights , Intellectual Property Rights Examples , Intellectual Property Law , Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights , Intellectual Property Right , Anti-Counterfeiting , Anti-Piracy , Anti-Plagiarism , Counterfeit Products , Copyright , Related Rights to Copyright , Related Rights , Intellectual Property Rights , Industrial Property Rights , Invention , Inventions , Trademark , Trademarks , Geographical Indications , Designations of Origin , Creation , Creator , Creative Field , Performer , Performers , Performing Artist , Rights Enforcement , Enforcement .

Other blog posts

keyboard_arrow_up
This website uses cookies. By browsing this website from now on you agree with our Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy