FAMILY OF TRADEMARKS
In March this year, the final ruling in the almost eight-year long trademark dispute between Air Baltic Corporation AS and SIA Baltic Taxi, over the trademarks Baltic Taxi[1], entered into force. The Latvian Supreme Court’s judgement in this case expressed several important conclusions which are likely to be cited in future trademark disputes.[2] Among others, …
EMOJIS: CAN THEY CREATE BINDING LEGAL CONTRACTS IN LATVIA
On 8 June 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a supplier’s claim for debt collection from the buyer for the supply of linseed was justified due to the fact that the buyer had agreed to the terms of the contract by sending the supplier a “👍” or raised thumb emoji (see KING’S BENCH …
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SHOULD A TRADEMARK OWNER FORMALLY REACT TO A SIMILAR BRAND CIRCULATING IN LATVIA?
Traditionally, companies, for one reason or another, seek to avoid litigation as much as possible. This is totally understandable, litigation is time and resource consuming and for the most part, unpredictable. In this regard, to date, there has been no very active litigation practice before the Latvian courts concerning conflicting trademarks.
Investments in Crypto Assets in Latvian Limited Liability Companies
Analysis: Companies registered in Latvia will be able to use crypto assets to pay for their share capital During the end of 2024, the Latvian government introduced amendments to the Commercial Law, specifically permitting the use of crypto assets as contributions in kind to the share capital of a limited liability company (SIA). These latest …
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How to prove the use of a Trade Mark? Valuable Guidance from the Supreme Court Judgment
With the registration of a trade mark, its owner acquires not only exclusive rights against third parties but also the obligation to commence the use of the trade mark no later than within 5 years.
Between Speed and Justice: When Efficiency Undermines Legality
On April 22nd, 2025, AIMA (Agency for Integration Migration and Asylum) announced through digital media that the rules for accepting applications for the granting and renewal of residence permits will become stricter.
Supreme Administrative Court Fixes Case Law on the Application of the Reduced VAT Rate in Urban Rehabilitation Works
On March 26, 2025, the Plenary Session of the Tax Litigation Division of the Supreme Administrative Court (STA) issued a ruling with decisive implications for the urban rehabilitation sector and for taxpayers who have applied the reduced 6% VAT rate to their construction contracts, under item 2.23 of List I of the VAT Code.
Recent developments in the requirements to access the Tax incentive scheme for scientific research and innovation (RIFICI)
The regime that was approved after the revocation of the NHR, known as RIFICI or NHR 2.0, determines that taxpayers who hold qualified jobs and are members of corporate bodies in entities that carry out activities deemed as relevant to the national economy, duly recognized by AICEP, E. P. E., or by IAPMEI, I. P., may …
UAE residency vs tax residency: What you need to know
Many international residents in the UAE assume that by being resident in the country, they also automatically have tax residency. It’s a common mistake. A residence visa allows you to live and work here, but that doesn’t mean you meet the criteria for tax residency under UAE law or international standards.
Threatening a Wife with Polygamous Cohabitation Legal Consequences
A recent ruling by a UAE court determined that persistent threats by a husband about polygamous cohabitation will be considered to be psychological or mental harm to his wife. Polygamous cohabitation refers to multiple wives living in a single marital house. In this article, we will look into the Personal Status Law under federal Decree …
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