National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Latvia
IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register
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The information provided for in the brochure reflects the situation at national level in January 2024. In contrast, the finance related information shows the status in January 2026. Please verify the information with the national offices concerned by not least using the information on the respective websites. |
| Contracting state | Latvia | |
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1 Transfer of rights by transaction (e.g. sale, merger) or by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
Written request to have the transaction recorded, deed of transfer Art. 50, 51 PL |
Written request to have the transaction recorded, licence agreement Art. 52 PL |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business in Latvia must appoint a registered professional representative. Power of attorney is not required. Art. 116(3), 117(3.2) IPL |
Yes, as under 1. |
3Must a form be used? |
No, but recommended |
No, but recommended |
4Special fee payable? |
EUR 40 per patent Art. 51(2) PL |
EUR 40 per patent Art. 52(4) PL |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Entries in the register have legal effect Art. 51(3) PL |
Declaratory effect However, entry in the register has legal effect vis-à-vis third parties. Art. 52(4) PL |
6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes |
Yes |
7Special features |
For supporting documents not drafted in Latvian, a translation will only be requested if their meaning is not clear to the LV Patent Office. |