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Mikhailyuk, Sorokolat and Partners is an IP law firm operating in Latvia, supporting businesses from early-stage startups to large multinational corporations. Since its founding in 1992, the firm has accumulated extensive experience in IP law, providing dependable guidance for the protection, registration, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Relying on a trusted network of local patent and trademark attorneys, we offer full-spectrum IP services in Latvia, including prosecution, registration, licensing, and enforcement. As part of a long-established patent and trademark law firm, we ensure that all solutions are consistent with Latvian legislation and international IP standards.
Latvian IP: Key Highlights
Latvia is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization and a party to major international IP treaties, including the Paris Convention, the Patent Cooperation Treaty, the Madrid System, the Hague Agreement, and the Berne Convention. As an EU Member State, Latvia provides a modern and harmonized IP framework with access to both national and EU-level protection.
- EU-Wide Protection Options: Rights holders can benefit from European Union trademarks, Community designs, and European patents, allowing streamlined protection across the EU through unified procedures.
- Dedicated IP Institutions: The Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia manages patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, while IP disputes are addressed by courts experienced in commercial and IP matters.
- Digital and Accessible IP Services: LRPV offers fully electronic filing, WIPO-integrated Madrid e-filing, online public registers, and digital case management, ensuring high transparency and efficiency for domestic and foreign applicants.
Years of presence
Active in Latvia since 2002
Patents
Cumulative number of applications filed by our firm with the Latvian IP office
Trademarks
Cumulative number of applications filed by our firm with the Latvian IP office
New clients
Consistent growth of our client portfolio year by year
Our services in Latvia
In Latvia, we provide comprehensive intellectual property services for both local and international clients. Our team assists with patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights, and the registration and protection of pharmaceuticals and medical products, guiding clients through every stage of the IP lifecycle from creation and registration to enforcement and commercialization. Learn how we help protect and enhance the value of your intellectual property in Latvia.
In-house Patent Attorneys: Latvia
Intellectual property matters in Latvia are handled by our network of skilled IP attorneys, who combine legal expertise with technical knowledge to provide practical, effective, and enforceable solutions. We ensure full compliance with Latvian legislation and international IP standards, helping clients protect, manage, and enforce their intellectual property rights both in Latvia and across the wider region.
Latvia IP news update
International Recognition of Our Expertise in Intellectual Property
Our firm is consistently recognized for excellence in intellectual property, receiving accolades from respected global publications and annual rankings such as WTR 1000, Legal 500, and IAM Patent 1000. These honours reflect our ongoing dedication, professional expertise, and the trust clients place in us for high-quality IP services across multiple jurisdictions.
WTR 1000 – Trademark Professionals 2025
Patent Law Magazine – In the top 10 IP Law Firms
Legal 500 – EMEA 2024 Intellectual property tier 1
The Lawyers Global – 2024 Recommended & Awarded Law Firms in Central Asia and Eastern Europe
Frequently asked questions
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What types of intellectual property can be protected in Latvia?Latvia provides protection for patents and utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright and related rights, geographical indications, plant varieties, and other subject-specific IP rights under national law and EU frameworks.
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What are the official fees for IP registration in Latvia?Official fees vary depending on the type of IP, number of classes (for trademarks), and whether expedited procedures are used. Fee schedules are published by the Latvian Patent Office. For a detailed calculation of costs for your specific intellectual property, please contact our specialists.
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Do foreign applicants need a local patent attorney to file IP in Latvia?Yes. Non-resident applicants must appoint a local representative or patent attorney to file patents, trademarks, or industrial designs, and to receive official communications from the Latvian Patent Office.
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Is it possible to enter the national phase of a PCT application in Latvia?Yes. Latvia allows entry into the national phase within 31 months from the priority date. Translation of the application into Latvian and appointment of a local representative are required.
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Are copyright and related rights protected automatically, or is registration available in Latvia?Copyright and related rights are automatically protected in Latvia as soon as qualifying works exist in a tangible form. While no formal registration is required, unofficial registration or deposit procedures can be used to establish evidence of authorship and creation date in enforcement or disputes.
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Is it mandatory to use a registered trademark in Latvia?No. Latvian law does not require immediate use of a registered trademark. However, if a trademark is not used continuously for five years after registration, it may be subject to cancellation for non-use upon request of an interested party.
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Can customs authorities enforce IP rights at the border in Latvia?Yes. As an EU Member State, Latvia applies EU customs regulations, allowing authorities to suspend goods suspected of infringing registered IP rights including trademarks, designs, patents, and copyrights at the border.
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Does a European patent provide protection in Latvia?Yes. A European patent can be validated in Latvia through the Latvian Patent Office. Validation requires payment of national fees, submission of necessary documents including Latvian translations, and compliance with formal national procedures.
