The Competition Council (CC) in Latvia recently conducted an in-depth investigation into the public performance tariffs applicable to playing music in hotel rooms. The investigation focused on the criteria set by the Latvian Performers and Producers Association (LaIPA) for calculating these tariffs. After careful evaluation, the CC found that some of the criteria used by […]
We represented our client, an international car maker, during trademark opposition proceedings, rebutting the opposition filed by another car maker before the Latvian Patent Office (the Appellate Board). The opposition was based on the other car maker’s earlier trademark, “VITO”, and was filed against our client’s trademark registration, “AITO”. We represented our client by drafting […]
We assisted RB Rail, the developer of the greenfield rail transport infrastructure project Rail Baltica, which has the goal of integrating the Baltic States into the European rail network, with the registration of the “RAIL BALTICA” European Union trademark. Our assistance Our assistance included advice on necessary evidence and arguments in order to show that […]
Whether you’re an experienced businessperson or a first-time entrepreneur, the startup world is filled with legal land mines. There are many support organisations – incubators, accelerators, associations – specifically created to help startups grow and scale. However, nothing will quite protect your business like a legal expert. This is why our startup legal team has […]
We advised Elering, the national transmission system operator for electricity and natural gas, on risk identification and mitigation measures in relation to constructing and maintaining their internal ICT communications systems. Multidisciplinary approach The case demanded expert knowledge in the specific aspects of infrastructure, telecommunications, public procurement, and data protection law. Our multidisciplinary approach allowed us to […]