An annual regional seminar for judges and other representatives of the justice system organised by the Latvian Patent Office (LPO) in Jelgava on September 9 and 10 discussed the trends that are having an increasing impact on the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights and also provided an overview of recent IP judgments in Latvia and the European Union. Opening the seminar, LPO Director Agris Batalauskis emphasised that the IP field, like other spheres, is significantly affected by rapid changes that alter both judicial practice and regulation. Therefore, judges must continuously update their knowledge. “In such a dynamic sector as IP, continuous education is not a luxury, but a necessity. This seminar ensures that judges are…