INTRODUCTION
When Lithuania restored independence in 1990 it started creating the new legal system. It was main understanding that protection of all types of intellectual property has its impact on further development. Seeking for a membership in the European Union the Republic of Lithuania is improving and harmonising its legislation on protection of Intellectual property in accordance with the requirements of the EU.
Furthermore, Lithuania became a member of major international intellectual property conventions, therefore has obligations pursuant to those conventions. Lithuania is a member of WIPO Convention, the Paris Convention and Bern Convention, however till now have not joined the Rome convention.
