AAA Law‘s intellectual property team is a boutique firm that handles a diverse range of matters. Of recent note, the team successfully represented a client before the European Patent Office in the biotechnology area, alongside expanding its freedom to operate and patent landscape services. Furthermore, the firm maintains an engagement with artificial intelligence, responding to growth in the sector and a high demand from clients. The team is led by Giedrė Domkutė, Aušra Pakėnienė, and Jurga Petniūnaitė, who together bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team, including specialist areas of long-term IP strategies, trademark protection, and patenting strategies.
Intellectual property in Lithuania
AAA Law
Practice head(s):
Giedrė Domkutė; Aušra Pakėnienė; Jurga Petniūnaitė
Testimonials
‘The team is highly professional, all assignments are always on time.’
‘The team is competent and efficient.’
‘The people are prompt in providing advice as per instructions as well as monitoring the cases and reporting updates.’
Key clients
Perfectionai UAB
Rūta, UAB
Kaunas University of Technology
Vilnius University
Kaunas University of Health Sciences
Ferentis, UAB
Armani
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI
Biomatter Design
Ergovent UAB
McDonalds
Vilnius Academy of Art
Grand Hotel Vilnius, UAB
Žemaitijos pienas, UAB
Pigu LT
MV Group Distribution LT
Daimler AG
Tiffany
Victoria Secret
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Klaipeda University
Volvo
Work highlights
- Represented UAB Ferentis, holder of a European patent, in the patent invalidation proceedings before the European Patent Office filed by a strawman.
- Represented one of the leading companies in the Lithuanian retail market, selling food and non-food products in a court dispute related to a possible copyright infringement by spreading comparative advertising.
- Representing 2 famous car manufacturers in a large-scale pre-trial investigation in Lithuania regarding the distribution of counterfeit airbags.
Cobalt
The IP team at Cobalt is significantly active in the field of pharmaceutical IP work and it receives a steady workflow in regulatory, IP transactions, trademark and design prosecution, and IP enforcement work. Intellectual property, information technologies and data protection remain core areas for the team, with the practice regularly advising global players in these markets. The team has been engaged by various clients to advise on the management of their trademark portfolios, with a strong track record of successful outcomes in trademark and patent-related disputes. The team is led by Žilvinas Kvietkus
, who has a well-established practice in the areas of life sciences and pharmaceutical law, handling a range of related intellectual property and dispute resolution work in these sectors.
Practice head(s):
Žilvinas Kvietkus
Testimonials
‘Excellent knowledge in the industry, always well within reach and very client-orientated.’
‘Žilvinas Kvietkus has shown excellent teamwork to reach the best possible result for us as a client providing a profound and clear picture in a complex matter.’
‘Super high quality and one of the best for pharma patent litigation teams in the Baltics.’
‘Deep technical understanding of complex patent disputes, very attentive to detail.’
‘The Cobalt patent litigation team has an in-depth knowledge of patent law and practice before the Lithuanian courts.’
Key clients
Berlin-Chemie AG
Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
Novartis Group
Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company
Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd
ÇOLAKOĞLU METALURJİ A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Representing Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH in a complex patent invalidation case.
- Representing Berlin-Chemie AG in a civil case against a parallel importer UAB Lex Ano regarding the parallel import of the medicinal products “Letrox” from Hungary to Lithuania, which were reboxed and renamed “L-Thyroxin Berlin-Chemie”.
- Representing Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company in a patent invalidation case initiated by EGIS Gyogyszergyar Zrt.
Ellex
Ellex‘s intellectual property, information technology, and media team handles a range of diverse matters throughout the market. The team advises on complex IP disputes, including those before the EUIPO, as well as patent-related disputes, and trademark registration and data protection matters. Having represented Lithuanian clothing manufacturer Aboutwear in successfully revoking the flagship EU trademarks of German online clothing company About You GbmH, along with advice to Diginet LTU on a database scraping dispute, the work handled by the firm evidences its depth of knowledge. The practice is led by Ąžuolas Čekanavičius, who has a particular focus on the protection of computer programmes, open-source software, cloud services, and cybersecurity.
Practice head(s):
Ąžuolas Čekanavičius
Testimonials
‘The whole team is very professional, led by an expert.’
‘Ąžuolas Čekanavičius has a lot of experience in business as a long-standing expert for media companies. As well, his knowledge as a scholar also makes his insights not only very practical and reasonable but also well-grounded on a legal basis.’
‘Always very responsive and clear in communications.’
‘They have done an excellent job managing complex cases for us, guiding us through tough regulatory challenges, and offering solutions that are both creative and practical. Their expertise, along with their strategic thinking, helps them handle even the most difficult legal issues with confidence and accuracy.’
‘The team is not only large but also highly specialized in areas like IP and media law. No matter how complicated or urgent our questions are, they always respond quickly, and their communication is clear and timely, making them a dependable partner for us.’
‘What sets this department apart is their exceptional expertise in IP, IT, advertising, and media law. No other team in the legal market matches their depth of knowledge in these fields.’
‘Led by Ąžuolas Čekanavičius, the team has a deep understanding of the complex legal issues in the media and technology sectors and consistently delivers tailored business-focused solutions.’
‘Their ability to stay ahead of industry trends and navigate intricate regulatory challenges is truly remarkable. With their prompt responses and specialised insight, they ensure our interests are fully protected, offering a level of legal support that’s hard to come by elsewhere.’
Key clients
Aboutwear, UAB
Diginet LTU, UAB
Baldomanija, MB
Dingęs Štetlas – Šeduvos žydų istorijos muziejus, VšĮ
Olympic Entertainment Group AS
Viešųjų pirkimų tarnyba
Valstybės duomenų agentūra
Užstato sistemos administratorius, VšĮ
UAB “Labdata”
UAB “Nacionalinis bilietų platintojas”
Starbucks Corporation
Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac
Baltų lankų leidyba, UAB
Reitan Convenience Lithuania
Delfi, UAB
Sportland LT, UAB
UAB “LAISVAS IR NEPRIKLAUSOMAS KANALAS”
Yoko rent, UAB
Contribee, UAB
Work highlights
- Representing UAB Aboutwear in an ongoing trademark infringement dispute before the national court and the EUIPO against About You GmbH (About You).
- Advising Diginet LTU, one of the most successful internet companies in Lithuania, on the infringement of database producers’ rights litigation against UAB cV Group.
- Advising the Lithuanian Public Procurement Office on a major IT dispute regarding the modernisation of the central public procurement information system of Lithuania.
Sorainen
Sorainen‘s intellectual property team regularly assists clients in creating strategies for copyright protection and enforcement, whilst managing infringement disputes. Furthermore, they handle various IP transfers, facilitating the transfer of copyrights and trademarks. The team has a strong patent litigation record, with a specific focus on the pharmaceutical sector, and possesses extensive experience in trademark and domain-name disputes, including registration, pre-trial negotiations, and non-use cancellations. The team benefits from the joint leadership of co-heads Stasys Drazdauskas and Monika Mališauskaite-Vaupšiene, who bring a wealth of experience across the market to the team.
Practice head(s):
Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė; Stasys Drazdauskas
Testimonials
‘They are very knowledgeable and have exceptionally clear communication skills.’
‘They are caring, attentive, and proactive in understanding our situation and providing relevant advice.’
‘Very experienced and provides clear advice. Their strengths are responsiveness and the ability to provide non-standard solutions.’
‘Stasys Drazdauskas – Very professional, an expert of IP law that can also cover other relevant areas of law.’
‘Sorainen’s Intellectual property team is very professional, reliable and knows market conditions.’
‘Stasys Drazdauskas is very professional and reliable, knows market conditions, and provides clear and understandable advice and recommendations.’
‘Comprehensive legal services, multi-faceted approach to legal issues, legal knowledge combined with an understanding of business needs.’
Key clients
CGTrader
Grupo Bimbo
Livonia Partners
Straumann Group
Augaliniai gaminiai
CV Keskus
Support fund Gerų darbų dirbtuvės
Kantar Public
Spanvall ApS
IKI Lietuva
Ignitis Renewables
Bitė Lietuva
Topo grupė
Work highlights
- Advising Google on a variety of daily matters, including intellectual property questions.
- Assisting Livonia Partners with an investment in Digital Mind, conducting a high-level intellectual property audit as part of the transaction due diligence.
- Advised Straumann Group on acquiring Med Grupė, conducting an extensive intellectual property review during legal due diligence.
Triniti Jurex Law Firm
Triniti Jurex Law Firm‘s intellectual property team adeptly handles a range of cases and projects. The team serves clients in matters ranging from the protection of IP rights to registrations and infringement proceedings. The practice frequently handles disputes on behalf of local clients facing claims from global companies, whilst also assisting local clients with IP matters in other jurisdictions. Aligned with market trends, the department handles a number of AI-related matters, with a growing foreign practice that forms a significant part of the firm’s work. Practice head Vilija Viešūnaitė is authorised to represent clients in the European Patent Office and Unitary Patent Court, enhancing the firm’s capabilities in cross-border patent disputes.
Practice head(s):
Vilija Viešūnaitė
Testimonials
‘We appreciate the friendly approach and the clear and concise way of communicating.’
‘The company is oriented to every client and has different ways of handling different clients. This is very important to us.’
‘Vilija Viešūnaitė – communicative, professional in her field of work.’
Key clients
OpenAI
Lidl Lietuva, UAB
Deeper, UAB
Atrandi Biosciences
Birių krovinių terminalas, UAB
Nemuno banga, UAB
Ignalina Nuclear Plant
UAB Omnisend
Work highlights
- Representing Omnisend, a leading marketing automation services provider, in a trademark dispute against Lietuvos paštas, addressing significant EU trademark law issues related to the protection and distinctiveness of the “Omnisend” brand
- Represented Atrandi Biosciences, a leading developer of advanced microfluidic technology, in IP rights management and licensing agreements for collaborations with academic institutions.
- Defended a client’s rights to the EU trademark “QUEST” in a high- stakes dispute against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, securing a favourable settlement.
Metida
Metida‘ trademark and design law department is a specialist IP firm, with a strong reputation for its exceptional expertise in providing IP advice on the registration and protection of trademarks, designs, and inventions, on both the local and international market. The team is led by practice head Erikas Saukalas, an elected member of the Lithuanian Copyright and Related Rights Commission, who advises clients on a wide range of patent and trademark matters.
Practice head(s):
Erikas Saukalas
Key clients
UAB Oxylabs
AB “Pieno žvaigždės”
MB “Mažųjų ugdymas”
MAXIMA LT, UAB
Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas
UAB “FOKSAS”
UAB “VEJUSTA”
UAB “ŠVYTURYS – UTENOS ALUS”
Work highlights
NOOR
NOOR‘s intellectual property team is regularly engaged in a diverse range of matters throughout the market. The team has extensive experience in IP litigation, with other work involving drafting licensing and copyright agreements. The breadth of knowledge at the firm is evidenced by the range of industries they work in, from film and music, to e-commerce and software development. The head of the department, Andrius Iškauskas, has a particular focus on technology-related IP matters.
Practice head(s):
Andrius Iškauskas
Testimonials
‘NOOR’s IP team is a reliable and supportive partner. They handle complex issues with ease and always provide clear, practical advice. What sets them apart is their commitment to understanding my needs and delivering results that make a real difference.’
‘Partner Andrius Iškauskas is an outstanding leader. His depth of knowledge and calm, strategic approach gives me confidence, no matter how challenging the situation. I always feel in good hands with him guiding the team, and it’s clear he genuinely cares about delivering the best possible outcomes.’
‘Highly skilled professionals.’
Key clients
LATGA
AGATA
Motion Picture Association of America Girteka
Lithuanian National Radio and Television
BILLO
Bored Panda
Pixevia
Akropolis
DELANO
Work highlights
- Representing LATGA in an ongoing legal dispute involving over 50 hotels over rates.
- Advised BoredPanda.com on trademark strategy, registration, and protection.
- Assists Motion Picture Association of America with enforcing their rights.
Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)
Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)‘s intellectual property team works closely with clients to develop effective strategies for managing their IP portfolios. The group offers a full range of IP services, with expertise and experience relating to the acquisition, protection, enforcement, and use of IP rights. Ana Čepinskienė, head of the practice, engages with various matters, with particular expertise related to the transfer of IP rights in M&A deals.
Practice head(s):
Ana Čepinskienė
Key clients
Tyrens Lietuva
Nobe
Ruginė
Work highlights
- Represented Tyrens Lietuva in significant IP matters in Lithuania.
- Advised NOBE on IP rights in a wind farm development project.
- Advised the client on the registration of the trademark of SPA and wellness centres in Lithuania.
Noewe Legal
Noewe Legal‘s team has extensive experience in the intellectual property and IT fields. The firm frequently advises clients on complex transactions, often where intellectual property matters play an important role in the structure of the transaction. The ‘truly exceptional’ team is led by Giedrė Dailidėnaitė.
Practice head(s):
Giedrė Dailidėnaitė
Testimonials
‘The quality of the people employed by Noewe Legal is truly exceptional. They do their best to represent client’s interests and provide quality service. The collaboration is very easy and seamlessly leads to good results.’
‘Proactiveness, ownership, and stakeholder management.’
‘All the associates and partners we worked with were detail-oriented. The collaboration felt balanced, as they asked numerous questions about my industry and sales process to evaluate every angle and prepare a bulletproof solution.’
‘This practice is highly qualified in IT and Saas legal matters, as well as conducting international business. As we sell to European, African, Asian companies, they are providing a strong backup in contract preparation and negotiation.’
Key clients
Clint Eastwood
BLUE BRIDGE group
PUMA
Work highlights
- Represented Clint Eastwood in connection with the unauthorised use of his identity.
WALLESS
WALLESS‘s team handles a range of IP-related issues. The service covers transactional, advisory, and litigation expertise, assisting clients with matters ranging from brands and trademarks, to patents and IP-related corporate transactions. The team is led by Laura Ziferman, an experienced lawyer with considerable expertise across a diverse range of industries.
Practice head(s):
Laura Ziferman
Testimonials
‘WALLESS delves into the client’s situation, proposes possible alternatives, identifies potential risks, and provides recommendations on how to manage them.’
‘Highly qualified, dedicated experts in their field.’
‘We appreciate urgency and high quality expertise of Laura Ziferman from WALLESS. Her advice often transforms a complex legal matter into practical, actionable action that aligns with our business goals.’
Key clients
Favro AB
Robolabs, UAB
Northern Horizon Capital UAB
Inchcape Motors
Lirema
Affidea Group
Benu / Tamro
CCC S.A.
Bolt
CV Group
Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania
Work highlights
- Advising Martynas Mažvydas National Library on a project regarding implementation of copyright and related rights, creating a unified portal for digitised and digital cultural and audiovisual content.