Patent protection solutions in Latvia

Safeguarding your inventions is critical to maintaining competitive advantage and securing return on R&D investments. Our Patent Protection Solutions in Latvia offer end‑to‑end support—from assessing patentability and preparing applications to managing maintenance, litigation strategy, and European‑wide enforcement through the Unified Patent Court.

Our patent support services

We offer a full spectrum of patent support services designed to protect and maximise the value of your inventions:

  • Strategic patent consulting
  • End‑to‑end prosecution
  • Litigation & enforcement
  • Licensing & commercialisation
  • Due diligence & valuation
  • Ongoing monitoring
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Overview of patent rights

A patent grants its owner exclusive rights to use, manufacture, sell, import, or license an invention for up to 20 years from filing. These rights take effect upon official grant publication and enable you to:

  • Prevent third parties from making, using, selling, or importing the patented product or process
  • Enforce rights against unauthorised suppliers of essential components
  • Leverage your patent as collateral or licensing income

We handle all formalities to establish and uphold these rights under Latvian and EU law.

Patentability assessment

To qualify for a Latvian patent, an invention must be:

  • Novel — not disclosed in any prior art
  • Inventive — involving a non‑obvious technical step
  • Industrial Applicable — capable of practical use

Eligible subject matter includes devices, methods, chemical substances, compositions, and certain biological materials. Excluded are discoveries, scientific theories, mathematical methods, business methods, and purely aesthetic creations. We conduct thorough prior‑art searches and draft robust patent claims to maximise your protection.

Application & grant process

Our comprehensive application service covers:

  • Drafting & Filing: Preparation of specification, claims, abstract, and drawings in compliance with the Latvian Patent Office requirements.
  • Language & Translations: Management of Latvian‑language filings and coordinated translations for European or PCT applications.
  • Formalities Review: Liaison with examiners to resolve any objections and secure grant.
  • Grace‑Period Management: Advice on the six‑month grace period for disclosures (e.g., exhibitions) to preserve novelty.

We track your application through publication, substantive examination, and final grant, ensuring timely fee payments and document submissions.

European & Unified Patent Court (UPC) strategy

Since joining the UPC on June 1, 2023, Latvia participates in the Nordic‑Baltic division for unitary and European patent litigation. Our services include:

  • Validation of European Patents: Coordinating translations and fees to validate European patents in Latvia.
  • UPC Representation: Developing cross‑border enforcement strategies and handling litigation before the UPC in Stockholm.
  • Supplementary Protection Certificates: Advising on extensions for pharmaceuticals and plant‑protection products.

This integrated approach ensures your patent portfolio is enforceable throughout the EU.

Maintenance & fee management

Patents require timely fee payments to remain in force. We provide:

  • Fee Calendar: Tracking annual maintenance fees and reminders to keep your patent active.
  • Fee Optimization: Advising on fee reductions (e.g., for SMEs or educational inventors) and late‑payment options where available.
  • Budget Forecasting: Estimating total cost of ownership over the patent’s lifecycle.

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For comprehensive patent protection and strategic support tailored to your innovations, contact us today.