Trademark registration in Latvia is carried out by the Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia. The process involves filing a trademark application with the Patent Office, which will then be examined to ensure that it meets all the necessary requirements for registration. Once approved, the trademark will be published in the Official Gazette for opposition purposes. If there are no oppositions or they are successfully overcome, the trademark will be registered.

What types of trademarks can be registered in Latvia?

Latvia recognizes various types of trademarks, including word, pictorial, combination and three-dimensional marks. Non-traditional marks such as sound and aroma marks can also be registered.

Types of trademarks

COLLECTIVE SIGN – a mark that can be used to distinguish the goods or services of the members of the association that owns the mark from those of other businesses.

Applicants for collective marks may be associations of producers, manufacturers, service providers or traders, as well as legal entities controlled by public law.

CERTIFICATION MARK – a symbol that may be used to identify goods or services certified by the owner of the mark. Any natural or legal person may apply for a certification mark, provided that they is not engaged in supplying goods or services of the type certified.

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Documents necessary for trademark registration

The following documents are required for trademark registration in Latvia:

• A completed trademark application form
• A list of goods and services for which the trademark is intended to be used
• A representation of the trademark
• A power of attorney (if filing through a representative)