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ARTICLE · 03 JUNE 1997

Lithuanian Patent Law

LithuaniaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Rita Laurinaviciute
Rita Laurinaviciute

The Patent Law of the Republic of Lithuania was passed in January 18, 1994 and has been in force since February 1, 1994. The Patent Law legitimize inventions as objects of industrial property, regulate the rights and duties of legal and natural persons with respect to inventions, provide legal protection thereof. This Law was founded on the ground of the experience of other countries, that makes the assumptions for the harmonization of Lithuanian Patent Law with European Patent Law.

After more than 50 years Lithuania is getting over the protection of inventions exclusively by patents.

WHAT CAN BE PATENTED ?

  • Patentable invention is technical solution that is new, involve an inventive step and is industrial applicable.
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