# Trademark registration in Latvia > Trademarks in Latvia are registered with the Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia (LRPV); the official application fee is EUR 90 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 3 months from official publication of the registered mark. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Latvia can be designated through the Madrid System. Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/latvia Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11 ## Key facts - **Trademark office:** Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republikas Patentu valde) (LRPV) - **Official fee:** EUR 90 — Application (includes one class) - **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2000 - **Opposition period:** 3 months from official publication of the registered mark - **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable - **Multi-class applications:** Allowed - **Foreign applicants:** Foreign persons have the same rights as Latvian persons ## Official links - Trademark office: https://www.lrpv.gov.lv/en - Official trademark search: https://www.lrpv.gov.lv/en/trade-mark-databases-0 - Law: Trade Mark Law (as amended, latest amendments in force 1 December 2025) - Law: Law on Industrial Property Institutions and Procedures - Law: Regulations regarding applications for the registration of trade marks, transfer of rights and licensing thereof ## Official fees (as of 2026-04) - Application (includes one class): EUR 90 — EUR 150 for a collective or certification mark; due within one month of filing - Each additional class: EUR 30 - Accelerated examination (additional): EUR 100 - Registration, publication and certificate: EUR 95 — Due within three months of the notice that the mark is registrable - Opposition: EUR 200 - Renewal: EUR 180 — EUR 240 for a collective or certification mark; no per-class renewal fee is listed - Late renewal additional fee: EUR 90 — Within 6 months after expiry ## Steps 1. Search the Patent Office trade mark databases for earlier rights, because the Office does not check new applications against existing marks. 2. File one mark per application, preferably through the online e-service (Latvija.lv login), listing goods and services by Nice class. 3. Pay the application fee (EUR 90 including one class, plus EUR 30 for each additional class) within one month of filing. 4. The Patent Office examines formalities and absolute grounds under Sections 6 and 8 of the Trade Mark Law, on average in 2-3 months. 5. If the mark is registrable, pay the EUR 95 registration fee within three months; the mark is then registered and published in the Office's official gazette. 6. Within three months of publication, holders of earlier rights may file an opposition with the Industrial Property Board of Appeal. - **Examination:** The Patent Office examines formal requirements and absolute grounds (Sections 6 and 8 of the Trade Mark Law) but does not compare the mark with earlier marks; average examination time is 2-3 months, with a fast track of about 15 working days for eligible applications. - **Publication:** Official Gazette of the Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia (published after registration) - **Opposition:** 3 months from official publication of the registered mark (post-registration opposition, filed with the Industrial Property Board of Appeal) - **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry with an additional fee of EUR 90; renewal can be filed during the last year of validity - **Power of attorney:** When a representative files, the original power of attorney must be submitted (a copy with each application if it covers several); professional patent attorneys may file without one. Documents and signatures generally do not need notarisation or legalisation. - **Language:** Latvian; documents in other languages must be filed with a certified Latvian translation - **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use. ## Good to know - Latvia is an EU member state, so it is also covered by EU trade marks registered at EUIPO, as an alternative or complement to a national registration. - The Patent Office does not examine relative grounds; owners of earlier marks must monitor publications and oppose within three months. - Opposition takes place after registration: the mark is registered and published first, and oppositions go to the Industrial Property Board of Appeal. - Each application may cover only one mark; variations of a mark must be filed separately. - Accelerated examination is available for an additional EUR 100. ## FAQ ### How much does it cost to register a trademark in Latvia? The official fees are EUR 90 for the application including one class, EUR 30 for each additional class and EUR 95 for registration and publication. ### How long does trademark examination take in Latvia? The Patent Office states that examination takes 2-3 months on average, or about 15 working days on the fast track for eligible applications. ### How long is the trademark opposition period in Latvia? Three months from official publication of the registered mark; oppositions are filed with the Industrial Property Board of Appeal. ### How long does a Latvian trademark last? Ten years from the filing date, renewable for 10-year periods for EUR 180; late renewal is possible within 6 months after expiry for an extra EUR 90. ### Is Latvia part of the Madrid Protocol? Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Latvia since 5 January 2000. ### Does an EU trademark cover Latvia? Yes. Latvia is an EU member state, so an EU trade mark registered at EUIPO also protects the mark in Latvia. ## Sources - LRPV - Filing of a trademark application: https://www.lrpv.gov.lv/en/services/filing-trademark-application - LRPV - Fees for legal protection of trademarks: https://www.lrpv.gov.lv/en/fees-legal-protection-trademarks - LRPV - Trade mark registration renewal: https://www.lrpv.gov.lv/en/services/trade-mark-registration-renewal - WIPO - Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8 Need a firm that files in Latvia? Find one at https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/latvia (TrademarksHub lists IP firms by country; featured placements are paid and labelled). General information, not legal advice.