Patents: Latvia
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention, PCT & EPC
Patent Types : Invention Patent
Novelty Requirements : Absolute novelty - grace period 12 months
Claiming priority : Yes - based on Paris convention
Examination : No substantive examination
Protection Period : 20 Years
Publication : Yes
Annuities : Yearly - starting with 3rd year
Compulsory Licensing : Yes
Filing Requirements
Patent Filing Requirements
- A request for the grant of a patent.
- Description of the invention.
- One or more claims.
- Drawings if necessary for the understanding of the essence of the invention.
- An abstract.
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Assignment Deed.