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 the next stage of the registration procedure. The first application recognised as registrable at the national stage is Siguldas spieķis (Sigulda walking stick), a well-known symbol of the Sigulda region and a popular souvenir. Following the decision, the LPO has published the product specification on…
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 the next stage of the registration procedure. The first application recognised as registrable at the national stage is Siguldas spieķis (Sigulda walking stick), a well-known symbol of the Sigulda region and a popular souvenir. Following the decision, the LPO has published the product specification on its website, thereby commencing a three-month opposition period. During this period, persons with a legitimate interest who meet the conditions laid down in the relevant regulation may submit objections to the registration of the GI. If no…
