Cobalt is a key player in the region’s IP, IT and telecoms market, handling a series of contentious and non-contentious matters across a wide number of relevant sub-sectors. Clients include renowned global brands such as Airbnb, Johnson & Johnson and Sony Pictures, with work covering both transactional and regulatory mandates. The team is especially known for its work in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals spaces, both of which are sectors of particular expertise for Indriķis Liepa. Senior associate Līga Fjodorova, who acts as head of patents, trade marks and designs, is active in a number of trade mark and patent disputes. Linda Bīriņa regularly undertakes media, privacy and data protection matters. Uģis Zeltiņš is another key contact.

Ellex's enviable client roster comprises media, pharmaceutical and technology giants. Mārtiņš Gailis oversees the IP work, which is notably strong in the contentious space, particularly patent and trade mark disputes, alongisde a broader range of protection, enforcement and regulatory matters. On the communications, media and technology side, Sarmis Spilbergs is the key senior contact, and advises a range of companies as they look to expand and roll out products across the Latvian market; as such, the firm is often approached for assistance with regulatory, licensing and compliance matters. Edvijs Zandars and Mikijs Zīmecs are also recommended.

Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns‘ IP and data protection practice group regularly handles issues across the copyright, patent and trade mark spheres, handling both advisory and litigious work, alongside data processing and GDPR-related matters. The group is led by Agris Bitāns. Elīna Muciņa is another key member of the team, and has expertise spanning personal data agreements, data transfers and GDPR.

Under the leadership of Ieva Andersone, Sorainen regularly advises media, technology, manufacturing, and entertainment companies on a wide spectrum of IP, IT and telecoms matters. In addition to patent, trade mark and copyright work, the team is experienced in handling regulatory, compliance and data retention issues. The firm is instructed by a mixture of established global corporations and start-ups; the latter receive tailored assistance from the firm's dedicated start-up sector group. Andris Tauriņš and Linda Sarāne-Reneslāce are noted for their expertise in IP disputes. Jūlija Terjuhana left the firm in December 2023.

AAA Law has expertise across the gamut of issues relating to portfolio management and enforcement in the patent, copyright and trade mark spaces. The firm has considerable reach across the Baltics, notably Lithuania and Estonia. The practice is known for its contentious capabilities, with recent highlights ranging from trade mark litigation in the food manufacturing sector, to patent disputes in the pharmaceutical industry. Gatis Meržvinskis and Kristīne Viļķina jointly lead the team; both are enforcement experts, with the latter particularly active in relation to trade marks.

IP boutique Agency Tria Robit handles the full spectrum of patent, copyright and trade mark matters across Latvia, the Baltics, and wider Europe. Major multinationals in the pharmaceuticals, beauty and fashion sector, as well as software and technology players, form a key part of the firm's client list. Enforcement and anti-counterfeiting are notable areas of expertise. Founding partner Vladimir Anohin oversees much of the key work, supported by Natalija Anohina, who is noted for her cross-border disputes expertise.

TGS Baltic advises a considerable range of clients throughout the IP, IT, and telecoms space. IP protection work – in relation to trade marks, licensing, and patents – makes up a core part of the team’s work, as do data protection, collection and privacy matters. The firm has recently handled trade mark cases across Latvia and the wider EU, as well as advising on cross-border data transfers and processing. Andra Rubene oversees the IP, IT and telecoms practice, while Sandis Petrovičs and Arina Stivriņa jointly lead the dedicated data protection and technology group. Alīna Lepere and Zane Skļamina is also noted.

VILGERTS‘ practice is especially active in trade mark, copyright and design disputes and infringement cases. The broad client base spans leading names from, inter alia, the media, entertainment and transport sectors. Noted litigator and trade mark expert Ineta Krodere co-heads the team alongside Brigita Tērauda, who brings expertise in IP matters both contentious and advisory to the role.

drill. Law Firm is noted for its expertise across the fintech, IP and M&A spaces, and has been making headway into the Latvian IP and IT market. The team advise clients, often start-ups, on trade mark registration strategy across the EU, as well as offering trade mark protection and IP transfer services. Alongside these advisory services, the practice also has a growing track record in disputes and mediations. With previous experience at the Latvian Patent Office, Ieva Judinska-Bandeniece heads the practice. Senior associate Edgars Turlajs and associate Margarita Ivanova are also central team members.

Kronbergs Cukste Levin advises on a mixture of IP and IT matters, as well as data protection guidelines and privacy regulations. Kristine Sakarne heads up the team, which also fields certified data protection officer Reinis Papulis. Vineta Čukste–Jurjeva and Valters Kronbergs handle a range of copyright and trade mark matters, including in relation to transactions. The firm's client roster includes a core base of companies looking to expand into Latvia.

Leveraging the strength of the firm’s network of regional offices, the team at NJORD Law Firm regularly handles licensing, protection, regulatory and infringement matters across the EU. Practice head Sergejs Petrov has over 20 years’ experience spanning IP law and commercial litigation; as such, he is particularly well versed in design and trade mark disputes.