Marijus Dingilevskis

Professional highlights

IP and IT law. I am well-versed in various intellectual property transfer/licensing, registration, prosecution, and litigation questions. My experience encompasses protecting all kinds of intellectual property, such as works of art, software, databases, trademarks, patents, etc.

Philosophy. I am not only a lawyer but also an academically trained philosopher! During a year at the University of Edinburgh, I not only developed a taste for Scottish haggis, neeps & tatties (especially during Burns Night) but also obtained a master’s diploma in philosophy with distinction. I extensively studied the philosophy of science and technology, as well as meta-ethical, phenomenological, and other philosophical questions. This knowledge helps me to see legal situations from a wider perspective, create and develop novel arguments, and adopt well-founded strategic decisions.

Macate v Lithuania case. As a landmark project, I can mention the Macate vs. Lithuania case before ECtHR, in which I represented the late Lithuanian author Neringa Dangvyde Macate, whose fairy-tale book was restricted in Lithuania as it depicted same-sex relationships. This case was heard by the Grand Chamber of ECtHR, and even an oral hearing was organised before it came to a decision. Ultimately, the ECtHR concluded that the author’s freedom of expression was violated by Lithuanian authorities. This made a Europe-wide impact as the court formed a precedent that, among other things, is relevant to understanding human rights and IP law.