Additional Services in Latvia
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Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to establish and secure your business identity.
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Applications are handled by experienced local Trademark Attorneys to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the European Union Trade Mark valid in Latvia?
Yes, since Latvia is part of the European Union, the Community Trademark (now called the European Union Trade Mark) is valid there.
Can I legally use my trademark in Latvia before it is registered?
Yes, you can legally use a trademark that hasn't been registered yet to sell goods or services in this area.
What is the website for the trademark office in Latvia?
You can visit the Latvia trademark office online at: https://www.lrpv.lv/
What are the reasons someone might challenge a trademark application in Latvia?
Third parties can oppose a trademark application based on the following grounds:
- Existing rights in industrial property
- Existing rights in a company name
- Existing rights in a well-known personal name
- Existing rights in a registered design
- Existing rights in a trade name
- Existing rights in a well-known mark
- Proprietary rights …
What are the advantages of using a trademark in Latvia before filing for registration?
Yes, using a trademark before filing has advantages:
- Demonstrates the mark's uniqueness
- Helps counter challenges claiming the mark isn't unique
- Allows for challenging the validity of a later registered mark (contact us for details)
Is Latvia part of the Madrid System for international trademark registration?
Yes, Latvia is a member of both the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol.
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Latvia?
In Latvia, trademark law does not allow the registration of the following types of marks:
- Common or generic terms
- Marks without distinctiveness
- Marks that are purely functional
- Marks that are deceptive, misleading, or disparaging
- Marks that go against moral principles or public order
- Marks containing flags, names, or symbols of …
What types of trademarks can be registered in Latvia?
Any symbol or sign that can be graphically represented and can distinguish a product or service from others can be registered.
- Names
- Slogans
- Colors
- Words
- Sounds
- Holograms
- Images (drawings, pictures, graphic symbols)
- Trade dress
- 3D shapes
Is the "Nice Classification" system used in Latvia?
Yes, Latvia uses the Nice Classification system. This means you can file a single application for trademarks that include multiple classes of goods or services.
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