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Empowering Data Protection: European Commission proposes comprehensive reforms to GDPR enforcement In a significant move aimed at strengthening data protection measures, the European Commission has proposed a comprehensive proposal for a new regulation laying down additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (Proposal). This initiative follows the European Data Protection Board’s […]
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Nova Post is a Ukrainian postal company that has expanded its business to Latvia and Estonia in autumn 2023. Its customers will be able to send and receive orders to and from Ukraine. We provided the full-scale legal assistance necessary for starting postal services provision in Latvia, including the establishment of a limited liability company […]
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In the constantly changing realm of intellectual property, it is crucial to stay informed about recent developments and noteworthy cases. Our Intellectual Property team has compiled a collection of highlights from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia to keep you abreast of the latest trends and legal insights. These highlights offer a glimpse into recent trademark disputes, […]
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Assistant lawyer Krišjānis Knodze compiled the material. Transport/energy Alternative fuels infrastructure: €352 million in EU funding for low-and zero-emission transport projects Published: 11 September 2023 The European Commission announced the 26 projects from 12 Member States that will receive funding to install alternative fuels infrastructure. Among those, a Latvian project “Elektrum Drive – e-mobility network in […]
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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 […]
