Things have finally changed in the Latvian financial sector, and the country is ready to make use of its potential in fintech. That is the current message from the government and from the Latvian financial supervisory authority, the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FCMC). These are welcome words from the market, which has, along with […]
Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2023 lists our arbitration experts in its recently published list featuring market-leading arbitrators, counsel, expert witnesses and Future Leaders aged 45 and under. Our highly regarded arbitrators are: Carri Ginter (recommended on the list of Future Leaders – Partner category in Estonia) Maria Pihlak (recommended on the list of Future Leaders – Non-Partner category […]
Listen to this podcast HERE. EPISODE SUMMARY Simon is ranked consistently among the leading individuals for tax litigation by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. He is a founding partner at Joseph Hage Aaronson, established 10 years ago. JHA is a boutique dispute resolution firm which specialises in tax litigation. JHA tax litigation practice […]
Is ŻUBRÓWKA similar to ZUBROFF? What about BOSS vs Bossa Nova? Can using a single-letter mark be prohibited? Find the answers to these questions and explore other highlights in this overview prepared by our Intellectual Property team, covering Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Latvia: Court imposes temporary protection from a political party on Sigulda municipality’s trademark “S!” Estonia: Estonia […]
Recent disputes about unfair competition with the use of trademarks in various commodity markets (cheeses, veterinary products, etc.) – all this and more is described in in a fresh highlights review prepared for you by the Sorainen Intellectual property (IP) team. Bonfesto vs Bonvissto: dispute between cheese makers A Belarusian dairy plant (the Plant), as […]