Firms To Watch: Intellectual property

Intellectual property in Lithuania

HubLegal Law Firm

Covering a range of IP services, Paulius Galubickas steers the team at HubLegal Law Firm across various trade marks, domain names, designs, copyrights, and patents cases.

Principaux dossiers


Ellex Valiunas

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.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ąžuolas Čekanavičius


Autres avocats clés:

Ruta Karpiciute; Vilius Norvaisas


Les références

‘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.’

‘Potential clients should know that the team is exceptionally strong at managing complex portfolios of IP rights and providing clear, actionable advice on copyright and licensing. Their cross-border capability is a major advantage, as many of our issues span more than one jurisdiction. They also have the resources of the largest IP team in the Baltics, which means they can always respond quickly and with the right level of expertise.’

‘Compared with other firms, we have found Ellex to be significantly more proactive and business-minded. Their advice is never just theoretical; it is always practical, timely, and adapted to our commercial needs. This gives us confidence that we are receiving guidance from the market leader, not just another service provider. The team’s strengths are clear: they are the largest and best-rated IP practice in the Baltics, they manage multi-jurisdictional matters seamlessly, and they are consistently faster and more proactive than any competitors we have worked with. Their cross-border reach is especially valuable for us, as our operations extend beyond a single market.’

Principaux 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


Ministry of Social Security and Labour of Lithuania


Stateta, UAB


Kiwa Inspecta, UAB


Labdata, UAB


Diginet LTU, UAB


Delfi, UAB


Principaux dossiers


  • 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.

Sorainen

Sorainen remains a prominent force in intellectual property law, covering all aspects of the practice area, including copyright, patents, IP transfers, and trade mark disputes. The firm services global and domestic clients in a wide set of industries ranging from technology to entertainment. Its notable recent work includes advising two prominent local film companies on distribution and licensing issues. The firm has recently expanded into the defence sector, creating an intellectual property infrastructure for a defence technology startup. Stasys Drazdauskas, a seasoned expert in copyright law, co-heads the team with Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė, a prolific IP lawyer with extensive experience in transactions and copyright infringement disputes. Marijus Dingilevskis advises on the IP elements of transactions, trade mark and patent disputes, and licensing agreements.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stasys Drazdauskas; Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė


Autres avocats clés:

Marijus Dingilevskis; Evaldas Dūdonis; Goda Jakubauskaite; Nojus Jasmontas


Les références

‘It is a top tier talent covering all what is needed under one roof. I would recommend Marijus Dingilevskis, Evaldas Dūdonis and Goda Jakubauskaite.’

‘The IP team is distinguished by its commercial insight. Offering practical, business-focused solutions. Their strength is cross-border work and industry-specific expertise.’

‘Stasys Drazdauskas is a very experienced IP and data protection law expert, who also has comprehensive knowledge in technology. Our experience with him is that he can manage complex projects very well and can provide practical advice. I appreciate his clarity, efficiency, and the confidence in providing advice.’

Principaux clients

TAURAS KINO NAMAI VšĮ


Smash Capital Advisors LP


Giraitės ginkluotės gamykla AB


Salling Group A/S


Broswarm UAB


Kino Pavasaris VšĮ


Spanvall ApS


Alchemy Insights


Ignitis


Pro Bro


Red Bull GmbH


IKI (REWE Group)


Topo Grupė


Biovela Group


All Media Lithuania UAB


Soundreef Media Service Srl


Cedo limited


Nuwei


Google LLC


GG Group Media UAB


SIRIN Development UAB


Deutsche Telekom AG


Diageo Scotland Ltd


Oxylabs


Baltnetos komunikacijos UAB


CGTrader UAB


Lietuvos oro uostai


Dappradar


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Tauras Films, a Lithuanian film production company, in concluding a high-profile intellectual property licensing agreement with POMASE (Société Pour l’Œuvre et la Mémoire d’Antoine de Saint Exupéry), the official body established by the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry to manage his literary and moral legacy.
  • Advised BROSWARM, an innovative defence technology startup which has been recognised by NATO for its innovative solution designed for the remote detection and neutralization of mines, on creating and implementing a robust, future-proof intellectual property infrastructure from the ground up.
  • Advised Kino Pavasaris, a leading film festival and content distribution company in Lithuania, on securing European art films, youth and children’s film programme funding from the Estonian Film Institute.

Triniti Jurex Law Firm

Leveraging a large bench of patent attorneys, Triniti Jurex Law Firm delivers standout expertise in patent and design protection, trade mark portfolio management, complex infringement litigation, and EUIPO/ECJ proceedings, with growing prominence in AI-related IP issues, tech, gaming, life sciences, and defence innovation. Qualified European patent attorney and IP litigator Vilija Viešūnaitė specialises in high-stakes litigation and arbitration, with standout expertise in EU-level proceedings, complex trade mark disputes and patent matters. Aurelija Rutkauskaitė excels in trade mark and anti-counterfeiting litigation, alongside a broad IP offering.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vilija Viešūnaitė


Autres avocats clés:

Aurelija Rutkauskaitė; Lina Zubovienė; Greta Obadauskaitė; Vilma Dauskurdienė; Dovilė Šakalienė


Les références

‘This law firm specialises in intellectual property, having in-depth expertise in this field. Timely legal advice and support with procedural documents. Creative way of solving complicated cases aimed to form a proper case law – criminal enforcement against safety-related parts, as well as civil claims against imports of counterfeit goods in personal luggage. Law firm staff adapt well to the communication style of the clients, avoiding unnecessary formal approach. We are aware that the law firm implemented sustainable practices in everyday office work. They have launched various awareness-raising initiatives, participate in public conferences, and seem to be ahead with compliance, regulatory packages offered.’

‘Managing Partner, attorney at law and patent attorney Vilija Viešūnaitė: the law firm’s partnership with our organisation holds on the trust, expertise and resources of this person who continues to deliver excellent service and support on various initiatives (workshops and conferences).’

‘Lina Zubovienė is our go-to litigator, with great argumentation skills, timely and high-quality reporting, and clear and constructive legal advice skills.’

Principaux clients

OpenAI OpCo LLC


Atrandi Biosciences (Droplet Genomics)


Birių krovinių terminalas, UAB


Cosmoway, UAB


Hautica, UAB


Beata Nicholson


All Media Lithuania, UAB


Honda Motor Co., Ltd.


Lidl Lietuva, UAB


Principaux dossiers


  • Provided ongoing legal support to the international brand BURGA, leading a comprehensive global trade mark protection and enforcement strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Successfully represented OpenAI in a complex trade mark dispute concerning the attempted registration of « CryptoGPT » by a Lithuanian company, a mark likely to cause confusion with OpenAI’s well-known ChatGPT brand.
  • Represents Lidl Lietuva, UAB in a complex and high-profile civil dispute with IKI Lietuva, UAB concerning the legality of comparative advertising and the alleged misuse of trade marks.

Cobalt

With a reputation in the pharma and life sciences IP space, Cobalt houses a full-service team with noted skills across trade mark and design prosecution, and high-stakes trade mark and patent disputes. Spearheading the group is Žilvinas Kvietkus who boasts expertise in the Lithuanian and EU pharma sectors. Julija Beldeninovienė brings longstanding experience across the full life cycle of IP-related matters, including pre-litigation, litigation and dispute resolution.

Responsables de la pratique:

Žilvinas Kvietkus


Autres avocats clés:

Julija Beldeninovienė


Les références

‘Very commercial and able to grasp issues quickly.’

‘Commercial knowledge is great and very practical.’

Principaux clients

Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH


Berlin-Chemie AG


Novartis Group


Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company


Orkla Foods Norge AS


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH across a range of complex patent litigation matters.
  • Representing Berlin-Chemie AG in a landmark civil case against UAB Lex Ano concerning the parallel import and rebranding of the medicinal product “Letrox” as “L-Thyroxin Berlin-Chemie” in Lithuania.
  • Representing Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company in a patent invalidation case brought by EGIS Gyogyszergyar Zrt.

NOOR

NOOR has a standout niche in the creative industries, particularly film and music. The team specialises in IP litigation, with a strong focus on trade mark and copyright disputes, complemented by substantial work in licensing, copyright agreements and advisory matters. Adept in technology-related IP is practice head Andrius Iškauskas, who draws on substantial experience across software licensing, technology transfer, and IP enforcement.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrius Iškauskas


Les références

‘Andrius Iškauskas does amazing work. He has excellent knowledge of technology and IP law and gives very practical advice. He is always quick to respond, explains everything clearly, and really understands our industry and needs.’

‘The IP team really knows their stuff — they’re not just technically strong, they also understand what matters to the client and get straight to the point. They’re quick, practical, and great at handling both big-picture strategy and the details. You always feel like they’re one step ahead, which makes working with them feel easy and effective.’

‘Working with Andrius Iškauskas is a real plus — he’s quick to grasp the issue, asks the right questions, and gives advice that’s both smart and easy to apply. He brings energy, clarity, and a real interest in finding the best solution, not just the textbook one.’

Principaux clients

LATGA


AGATA


Motion Picture Association of America(MPAA)


Billo


Lithuanian National Radio and Television


Bored Panda


Lazy Bear Games Europe


Laiptų fabrikas


Plopsas


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as lead trade mark counsel for BoredPanda.com, advising on global brand protection strategy and managing its international trade mark portfolio.
  • Represented the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) in cross-border copyright enforcement proceedings, securing court orders against a Lithuanian hosting provider facilitating unauthorised video-streaming websites.
  • Advised Plopsas on structuring co-production agreements with French and Belgian partners for a film project, including negotiation of IP and rights-sharing terms to enable EU funding and cross-border distribution.

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)‘s IP focus spans classical IP rights, patents, trade marks, designs and copyright, alongside cutting-edge work in AI, IT and media law, across sectors including media, biotech, fintech, retail, manufacturing, banking and education. Co-head Indrė Barauskienė combines recognised expertise in IP advice and dispute resolution with capabilities in structuring IP portfolios and negotiating complex agreements. Mindaugas Civilka is a key port of call for tech-related projects in the Baltics.

Responsables de la pratique:

Indrė Barauskienė; Mindaugas Civilka


Autres avocats clés:

Inesa Grybova; Vytautas Zelianka; Raminta Stravinskaitė


Les références

‘I’ve worked with the TEGOS IP team on several matters and have been consistently impressed. Their legal knowledge in intellectual property is sharp and well-grounded, and they consistently combine precision with strategic insight. Their advice was clear, focused, and aligned with our business goals. They handled nuanced IP matters with confidence and clarity, which made decision-making much easier on our side. The team was approachable, responsive, and maintained a steady pace even under pressure. I’d choose them again without hesitation. They’re a trusted legal partner for IP work.’

‘Indrė Barauskienė knows her field extremely well and is always clear, focused, and prepared. I’ve worked with her on several complex IP matters, and she consistently gives practical advice we can act on right away. What I value most is her ability to see the bigger picture and align legal strategy with business goals. Working with her is always a smooth and productive experience.’

‘Mindaugas Civilka adds real value in the IP field by combining legal expertise with a strong understanding of how intellectual property underpins business and innovation. He is highly skilled at identifying risks early, designing frameworks that protect long-term interests, and negotiating solutions that are both practical and future-proof. What stands out most is his ability to connect legal outcomes with business strategy – ensuring that IP is not only safeguarded but also leveraged as a competitive advantage. His thoughtful and strategic approach gives us confidence in high-stakes matters, particularly where IP issues are central to wider commercial or cross-border transactions.’

Principaux clients

IKI Lietuva, UAB


AUGA Group


MyTV OU


Grindeks AS


Unmand Defence System, UAB


ArcaPay, UAB


ProBro Group, UAB


Eventos Singulares Flander SL


Staticus Group, UAB


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully represented AUGA Group before the court of first instance in the IT development case against ITVISION.
  • Successfully represented MyTV OU in a court case initiated by collecting society of related rights AGATA against the client and one of the biggest retail chains regarding independent licensing of music records.
  • Successfully represented Unmand Defence Systems in the dispute regarding the infringement of design rights.

WALLESS

Well-equipped to act across the full spectrum of IP advisory, litigation and transactional work, WALLESS showcases key strengths in brands and trade marks, patent disputes, IP-driven corporate transactions, and structuring and enforcing licensing agreements. Steering the group is Laura Ziferman, an expert in the full life cycle of IP matters and a key port of call for IP protection issues arising from AI and technology-focused business models.

Responsables de la pratique:

Laura Ziferman


Les références

‘Laura Ziferman is our primary contact at WALLESS for all legal matters as well as for intellectual property related matters. Her advice helps us make dispute decisions and resolve questionable situations. Laura helps us find well-balanced solutions using practical aspects in legal matters. She is fast and efficient. We, as a client, appreciate Laura’s participation in our matters with her seasoned judgement.’

Principaux clients

CarVertical (CV Group)


KJK Fund; GS Invest


Triumph Financial, Inc.


UAB InMedica


Martynas Mažvydas National Library


Affidea


Meliva


Inchcape


Favro


Tamro


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted ICA Gruppen in the EUR 1.3 billion international divestiture of Rimi Baltic Group to Salling Group.
  • Advised Triumph Financial regarding its USD 160 million purchase of GreenScreens AI, a freight pricing technology solutions provider.
  • Advised one of the leading IT companies in Lithuania Proit, UAB in an IT and IP-related legal dispute to date.

Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)

Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) is experienced across a range of issues relating to the acquisition, protection, enforcement, and use of IP rights. Rimtis Puišys leads the group and advises a domestic and international client base operating across various sectors, including food and beverage, TMT, electronics and industrials.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rimtis Puišys


Principaux clients

SmartPosti


Everfield UK


Samsung Electronics Baltics


Komfovent


Principaux dossiers


  • Advice on IP matters to Everfield UK, a British investment firm specialising in the software development sector, in connection with its acquisition of a Lithuanian IT systems developer.
  • Legal support to SmartPosti, one of the leading logistics companies in Finland, Sweden, and the Baltics, on the implementation of a multi-jurisdictional rebranding initiative.
  • Advising Samsung Electronics Baltics, a multinational electronics corporation, on IP matters related to promotion of its products in Lithuania.

Metida

Distinguished by its skills in trade mark and design law, Metida is sought out for resignation, protection and portfolio management across regional and EU jurisdictions. Erikas Saukalas can advise across a wide spectrum of IP matters, frequently appearing before the courts; he leads the practice alongside firm founder and managing partner Reda Zaboliene. Inga Lukauskiene is another key figure in the group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Reda Zaboliene; Erikas Saukalas


Autres avocats clés:

Inga Lukauskiene; Martynas Šukevičius


Les références

‘Metida is consistently professional, quick, and accurate in their work, with a level of dedication that’s immediately apparent. What makes them unique is their collaborative approach and genuine commitment to client success, which has led me to rely on them for most of my ongoing business legal needs. They deliver efficient service without compromising on quality, making complex legal matters accessible and manageable.’

‘I’ve primarily worked with Martynas, who exemplifies what makes Metida great. He demonstrates a genuine commitment to understanding client needs and delivers results efficiently without unnecessary complexity. What sets him apart from other legal professionals I’ve encountered is his proactive communication and ability to explain complex IP matters in clear, practical terms.’

Principaux clients

UAB “Švyturys-Utenos alus”


AB « NOVATURAS »


UAB GETJET airlines


AB “Pieno žvaigždės”


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Švyturys-Utenos Alus (Carlsberg Group) in a complex domain name dispute over utenosalus.lt
  • Advised UAB « SERFAS » and UAB « IRIS » in a rare Lithuanian patent invalidity case.
  • Advised BioPharma LLC in successfully defending its trade mark application against opposition from Northway Biotech.

Noewe Legal

Covering a range of IP advisory matters that blend with transactional, IT and commercial work, Noewe Legal is especially strong across the tech, energy, entertainment and life sciences sectors. Giedrė Dailidėnaitė spearheads the group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Giedrė Dailidėnaitė


Les références

‘Noewe Legal has a very internationally oriented team and a big international client base (as much as I know). They have helped us with several trade mark and IP issues in Lithuania, and we were happy about their service. Since their team is really big and experienced, it is easy to find good IP professionals there. We very much like their business approach and professionalism. They make complicated issues sound rather simple and understandable.’

Principaux clients

Clint Eastwood


FERRERO


PUMA


ENEFIT


Principaux dossiers


  • Represents the plaintiffs Clint Eastwood and Garrapata, LLC in the dispute for illegal use of the image of Clint Eastwood and related issues.