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Patent system, trademark registration, annuity management, and renewals in Latvia.

Authority

LPO

PCT

31 mo

Madrid

Member

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Before filing or quoting, you'll typically confirm these first

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Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Latvia
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Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority
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Whether to verify the official portal, search system, and key deadlines before moving to a quote or engagement

The sections below cover each module — use the navigation to jump directly to what you need.

Patent System & Process

Patent System in Latvia

Latvian patents via LPO or EPO. EPO/PCT member; 31-month deadline. 20-year term. Utility models (10 years). EU member; EU Unitary Patent covers Latvia.

Latvian Patent Protection ▾

LPO national (Latvian; examination; 20 years); EPO validation (Latvian translation); utility model (10 years); EU Unitary Patent (LV participates).

Source: LPO; EPO

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Latvia

Latvian trademarks via LPO or EUIPO. 10-year term; renewable.

Trademark Routes ▾

LPO national: ~12–18 months. EUIPO EUTM: ~4–6 months; covers all EU states.

Source: LPO; EUIPO

Patent Annuity

Latvia Patent Annuities

LPO national patent annuities from year 3; annual until expiry.

Source: LPO fee schedule

Annuity Reference → Managed Annuities

Trademark Renewal

Latvia Trademark Renewals

Trademark: 10-year term; renew before expiry; grace period with surcharge.

Source: LPO

Renewal Reference → Managed Renewals

FAQ

Common Questions — Latvia IP

Does Latvia support PCT? ▾

Yes, 31-month PCT deadline.

Does an EUTM cover Latvia? ▾

Yes, Latvia is an EU member; EUTMs automatically cover Latvia.

Is Latvia an EPO member? ▾

Yes, European patents can be validated in Latvia.

Does Latvia have a utility model? ▾

Yes, 10-year term; no substantive examination.

Is Latvia covered by the EU Unitary Patent? ▾

Yes, Latvia is a participating state.

Does Latvia accept Madrid trademark designations? ▾

Yes, Madrid designations accepted.

Must LPO applications be in Latvian? ▾

Yes, LPO national applications must be in Latvian.

Is there a use requirement for Latvian trademarks? ▾

Yes, non-use within 5 years can lead to revocation.

Does Latvia support WIPO DAS? ▾

Yes, LPO participates in WIPO DAS.

Is there a grace period for Latvian trademark renewal? ▾

Yes, 6-month grace period after expiry with surcharge.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

LPO Official Website www.lrpv.lv EUIPO www.euipo.europa.eu WIPO — Latvia www.wipo.int/members/en/details.jsp?country_id=91

Content based on official sources above, last reviewed: 2026-04. In case of discrepancy with the latest official publications, official sources prevail.

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