Under the leadership of Ieva Andersone, Sorainen regularly advises media, technology, manufacturing, and entertainment companies on a wide spectrum of IP, IT and telecoms matters. In addition to patent, trade mark and copyright work, the team is experienced in handling regulatory, compliance and data retention issues. The firm is instructed by a mixture of established global corporations and start-ups; the latter receive tailored assistance from the firm's dedicated start-up sector group. Andris Tauriņš and Linda Sarāne-Reneslāce are noted for their expertise in IP disputes. Jūlija Terjuhana left the firm in December 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Fast, diverse expertise.'

  • ‘Personal attitude, deep-dive in all matters, high understanding of client needs.’

  • ‘They are knowledgeable and know the sector intimately, which leaves them ideally placed to give the right advice which forms our decisions and actions.’

  • 'Superb advice and actions on our behalf where it matters.’
  • ‘Team consists of various subject matter experts who can provide not only missing pieces in the contract negotiation process itself, but also give you an additional viewpoint on points that shouldn't be forgotten in the long run. Always self-driven experts are there to help you with your problematic situations in relation to B2B relationships.’

  • ‘From my experience and work together with Linda Sarāne-Reneslāce, I can only reflect a positive experience. She was always with me along the road of the contract renegotiation process.'

  • ‘Great team!

Key clients

  • Primekss SIA
  • BITE Latvija SIA
  • Dassault Systemes SE (including group companies)
  • PayPugs IT SIA
  • Francorp Baltic SIA
  • Sandoz AG
  • Merck
  • Universal Music Group
  • All Media Latvia SIA
  • Soundreef Media Service Srl
  • EHRLE GmbH
  • Helve SIA
  • TV Play Baltics
  • VERY SIA
  • AstraZeneca Latvija SIA

Work highlights

  • Advised BITE Latvija on obtaining the rights to use frequencies enabling 5G services.
  • Providing ongoing advice to Dassault Systemes, a major CAD software engineering developer, on IP protection issues, particularly illegal use of software.
  • Advising Primekss on issues relating to the protection of patented composite concrete flooring.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ieva Andersone

Other key lawyers

Andris Tauriņš, Linda Sarāne-Reneslāce