On 28 October, the final of the student competition “Creative Intellectual 2026”, organised by the Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia (LPO), was held at Startup House Riga 2.0. Nine teams from…
Upon examining the registration application, the Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia (LPO) has advanced the first geographical indication (GI) for a craft and industrial product from Latvia to…
As counterfeit goods become increasingly widespread and the schemes used to distribute them grow ever more sophisticated, cooperation among all parties involved is more important than ever. At the…
In 2026, experts of the Latvian Patent Office (LPO) continue to evaluate registered trademarks and nominate candidates for the Trademark of the Year 2026 award. Throughout the year, we will…
In 2026, experts of the Latvian Patent Office (LPO) continue to evaluate registered trademarks and nominate candidates for the Trademark of the Year 2026 award. Throughout the year, we will…
In 2026, experts of the Latvian Patent Office (LPO) continue to evaluate registered trademarks and nominate candidates for the Trademark of the Year 2026 award. Throughout the year, we will…
On Tuesday, 29 September, the Cabinet of Ministers, approved the proposal of the Ministry of Justice to change the name of the Patent Office. From 1 January 2027, the institution will be known as…
The expert commission of the Latvian Patent Office (LPO) has assessed trademarks registered with the LPO and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in the third quarter of 2026and…
On 8 and 9 September, the 11th Regional Seminar for Judges on Current Issues in Intellectual Property Rights took place in Priekuļi, Cēsis Municipality. The event was organised by the Patent Office…
Latvia's economic competitiveness will increasingly depend on its ability to create, protect, and transform new knowledge, technologies, designs, and brands into practical economic value. Therefore,…
