Described by clients as the ‘largest and most experienced IP team in the Baltics', Ellex Valiunas showcases stellar expertise across trade mark, patent and trade secret disputes, including EUIPO victories and AI matters, while seamlessly handling cross-border enforcement, prosecution and IP-driven commercial work. The team is trusted by major international brands, regional manufacturers, tech and TMT companies and brings notable depth to life sciences IP. Practice head Ąžuolas Čekanavičius maintains a strong reputation in the IP space, with decades of experience advising across the full gamut of copyright, trade mark and IP disputes. Adept in healthcare and life sciences regulation is Ruta Karpiciute, who brings significant expertise in pharma and medical devices patent litigation cases. Seasoned patent attorney Vilius Norvaisas is another key figure within the group.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes Ellex’s IP team unique is their ability to combine top-level legal knowledge with a real understanding of the digital business environment. As an online ticketing platform, we face constant challenges around copyright, trademarks, data protection, and technology agreements. Ellex’s team stands out because they don’t just know the law — they know how the online ecosystem works and what risks and opportunities matter to us most.'
- ‘Ellex’s IP team is without question the leading practice in the market — both in terms of size and reputation.'
Key clients
- Aboutwear, UAB
- Olympic Entertainment Group AS
- Starbucks Corporation
- Ministry of Social Security and Labour of Lithuania
- Stateta, UAB
- Kiwa Inspecta, UAB
- Labdata, UAB
- Diginet LTU, UAB
- Delfi, UAB
- Aboutwear, UAB
- Olympic Entertainment Group AS
- Starbucks Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Aboutwear, UAB in a high-stakes trade mark infringement dispute against About You concerning the infringement of Aboutwear’s EU trade mark rights.
Advised Olympic Entertainment Group AS in trade mark opposition proceedings before the EUIPO against the Comité International Olympique (CIO) concerning the client's trade marks containing the word "OLYMPIC", including CASINO OLYMPIC.
Advised UAB "Kiwa Inspecta" on a trade mark infringement and unfair competition dispute.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ąžuolas Čekanavičius
Other key lawyers
Ruta Karpiciute; Vilius Norvaisas