Intellectual property

Ellex

Ellex‘s intellectual property, information technology, and media team handles a range of diverse matters throughout the market. The team advises on complex IP disputes, including those before the EUIPO, as well as patent-related disputes, and trademark registration and data protection matters. Having represented Lithuanian clothing manufacturer Aboutwear in successfully revoking the flagship EU trademarks of German online clothing company About You GbmH, along with advice to Diginet LTU on a database scraping dispute, the work handled by the firm evidences its depth of knowledge. The practice is led by Ąžuolas Čekanavičius, who has a particular focus on the protection of computer programmes, open-source software, cloud services, and cybersecurity.

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Testimonials

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‘The whole team is very professional, led by an expert.’
‘Ąžuolas Čekanavičius has a lot of experience in business as a long-standing expert for media companies. As well, his knowledge as a scholar also makes his insights not only very practical and reasonable but also well-grounded on a legal basis.'
'Always very responsive and clear in communications.’
‘They have done an excellent job managing complex cases for us, guiding us through tough regulatory challenges, and offering solutions that are both creative and practical. Their expertise, along with their strategic thinking, helps them handle even the most difficult legal issues with confidence and accuracy.'
'The team is not only large but also highly specialized in areas like IP and media law. No matter how complicated or urgent our questions are, they always respond quickly, and their communication is clear and timely, making them a dependable partner for us.’
‘What sets this department apart is their exceptional expertise in IP, IT, advertising, and media law. No other team in the legal market matches their depth of knowledge in these fields.'
'Led by Ąžuolas Čekanavičius, the team has a deep understanding of the complex legal issues in the media and technology sectors and consistently delivers tailored business-focused solutions.'
'Their ability to stay ahead of industry trends and navigate intricate regulatory challenges is truly remarkable. With their prompt responses and specialised insight, they ensure our interests are fully protected, offering a level of legal support that’s hard to come by elsewhere.’

Key clients

Aboutwear, UAB
Diginet LTU, UAB
Baldomanija, MB
Dingęs Štetlas – Šeduvos žydų istorijos muziejus, VšĮ
Olympic Entertainment Group AS
Viešųjų pirkimų tarnyba
Valstybės duomenų agentūra
Užstato sistemos administratorius, VšĮ
UAB “Labdata”
UAB “Nacionalinis bilietų platintojas”
Starbucks Corporation
Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac
Baltų lankų leidyba, UAB
Reitan Convenience Lithuania
Delfi, UAB
Sportland LT, UAB
UAB “LAISVAS IR NEPRIKLAUSOMAS KANALAS”
Yoko rent, UAB
Contribee, UAB

Work highlights

Representing UAB Aboutwear in an ongoing trademark infringement dispute before the national court and the EUIPO against About You GmbH (About You).
Advising Diginet LTU, one of the most successful internet companies in Lithuania, on the infringement of database producers’ rights litigation against UAB cV Group.
Advising the Lithuanian Public Procurement Office on a major IT dispute regarding the modernisation of the central public procurement information system of Lithuania.