The intellectual property and data protection practice group at Eversheds Sutherland Bitans advises on a broad scope of IP matters, from mandates concerning trademarks, copyright, and patent infringement, to disputes and more specialised issues related to data protection and unfair competition. The team has ‘diverse legal expertise, effective collaboration, leadership and coordination’ under the talented practice head Agris Bitāns, who has particular expertise in disputes across a wide range of IP law matters.
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  • ‘A company that perfectly uses its extensive team of experts to achieve a result in the client's interest.’

  • ‘Agris Bitāns - an experienced attorney who, in parallel with his extensive practice and experience, specializes in the legal aspects of life and life sciences.’

  • ‘The team has diverse legal expertise, effective collaboration, leadership, and coordination, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.’

  • ‘Agris Bitāns is a professional in his field. Kind, knowledgeable, responsive, and interested in providing the best customer support.' 

Key clients

  • Roche Latvija, SIA
  • PROKS, SIA
  • MODERN NOMAD, SIA
  • E67, SIA
  • DentSupply, SIA
  • CLT Profi, SIA
  • MADARA Cosmetics AS
  • Aktsiaselts MAGNUM

Work highlights

Represented hammock manufacturing company SIA “MODERN NOMAD” in a European trademark registration dispute.
Acted for trading company SIA “PROKS” in a trademark dispute, developing a legal strategy to resolve the dispute in the pre-trial stage.
Advised local chain retail stores SIA “E67” on a trademark registration dispute after opposition from a German-based entity.

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Practice head

Agris Bitāns