The Latvian Patent Office (LPO) invites every resident of Latvia to vote on the candidates for the “Trademark of the Year 2024” award to determine which of the 32 trademarks nominated for the award final will win the public’s sympathy. The vote will take place on the Latvian Public Media portal LSM.lv from 3 to 16 March.
Once a quarter in 2024, an LPO’s expert panel evaluated the trademarks registered in the respective quarter. The trademarks were evaluated in two nominations - "Trademark of the Year for Latvia" and "Trademark of the Year for the European Union". The expert panel selected 32 trademarks which, in their turn, will be evaluated by an LPO’s invited jury to determine the winners in each nomination. The public can also express their opinion by voting on these 32 trademarks to determine the winner of the public sympathy.
LPO Director Agris Batalauskis notes: “Over the past year, the LPO experts have been selecting, in not always easy and quick discussions, those trademarks that meet certain expert criteria, such as distinctiveness, uniqueness, and creativity. Now it is the time for the public to assess the creativity and originality of our entrepreneurs and decide which of the 32 trademarks nominated for the final should become the public’s favourite.”
The "Trademark of the Year" award was created by the LPO to honour those Latvian companies who appreciate and use the advantages of the IP protection system to increase their long-term competitiveness and productivity, as well as to promote the development of Latvian-origin businesses registered in Latvia and the visibility of their products and services.
You can vote for your favourite trademarks on the LSM.lv portal at https://ej.uz/GPZ_Balsojums
The winner of the "Trademark of the Year 2024" sympathy award will be determined by an online public vote.
The public vote will not affect the jury’s decision on the winner of the "Trademark of the Year 2024" award.
The descriptions of the nominees can be found on the LPO’s website.
Please find below the list of the nominated trademarks:
Nomination: Trademark of the Year for Latvia
Category: Word Marks
- DUKA (M 79 513) – the trademark embodies the unity of tradition and innovation in the beverage industry, SIA “Valmiermuižas ieguldījumu fonds”
- ZEPHYR SHORTS (M 79 385) – the trademark reflects softness and comfort in knitwear, SIA “Kolibri adījumi”.
- EMORI (M 79 681) – the trademark symbolizing creativity and excellence in the fields of design and health is created jointly by the Art Academy of Latvia and Riga Stradins University.
- MANAKABATA (M 79 745) – the trademark represents modern accounting solutions in the digital environment, SIA “Capitax PRO”.
- Prosper (M 80 174) – the trademark represents high-quality peat products for agriculture and horticulture, SIA “BALTBIO”.
- SILBIOL (M 80 224) – the trademark represents sustainable and natural solutions in healthcare, SIA “PHARMLACRUS”.
- Ideju fitness (M 79 897) – the trademark offers innovative and creative thinking and business development solutions, SIA “IDEA INNOVATION INSTITUTE”.
- TIPITOO (M 79 807) – the trademark symbolizes functional and versatile children's furniture, SIA “SNORES”.
Category: Figurative Marks
- UCIPUCI (M 79 320) – Zane Zusta's trademark promotes children's literacy and creativity through interactive books and toys.
- DANCE STUDIO SPACE (M 79 342) – the trademark symbolizes dynamics and artistic expression with a stylized dance whirl, SIA “DANCE STUDIO SPACE”.
- Rīgas Zeļļi (M 79 624) – the trademark reflects the city's sports and cultural heritage, SIA “Rīgas Zeļļi Management”.
- Art and Wine (M 79694) – the trademark combines art and wine at unique creative workshops, SIA “Art and Wine”.
- ARTICUL (M 80 055) – the trademark represents innovative furniture design solutions, SIA “Rīgas krēslu fabrika”.
- Cēsis LATVIJAS KULTŪRAS GALVASPILSĒTA 2*25 (M 80 190) – the trademark reflects the cultural significance of the town of Cēsis for Latvia, Cēsis Municipality.
- Vēsma (M 79 912) – the trademark symbolizes a refreshing lemon-flavored ice cream, AS “Rīgas piena kombināts”.
- Volūda (M 79 814) – the trademark popularizes the Latgalian language and cultural heritage, Society “LgSC”.
Nomination: Trademark of the Year for the European Union
Category: Word Marks
- The MUNIO (018947249) – the trademark represents natural candles and aromas for a harmonious life, SIA “Munio SPA”.
- izipiziAPP (018933685) – the trademark represents innovative digital solutions and applications, SIA “IziPizi”.
- GIVEN (018987512) – the trademark symbolizes elegance and a modern approach to jewellery, SIA “GIVEN Latvia”.
- POLITE PIXEL (018942876) – the trademark relates to digital communication and design solutions, SIA “Premium Solutions”.
- Salatz (19067658) – the trademark represents high-quality fish products for the international market, AS “Brīvais vilnis”.
- Sudden Lights (019073630) – the trademark symbolizes the unique sounding of the music band, SIA “Sudden Lights”.
- TRUE EYE (019004712) – the trademark represents artistic iris photography as an innovative form of art, SIA “TRUE EYE”.
- MINDFUL WILLOW (9000040) – the trademark represents planning and organizational tools to promote productivity, SIA “PENGUIN STORIES”.
Category: Figurative Marks
- DESIGNS CALL (018930764) – the trademark with an image of a woodpecker symbolizes creativity and nature-inspired design solutions, SIA “PTP STORE”.
- WE SKATE WAVES (018959850) – the trademark relates to innovative skateboard ramps, SIA “RB projekts”.
- MILDA Technologies (018994168) – the trademark represents technological solutions in cargo transportation, SIA “MILDA Technologies”.
- IC Design (018985107) – the trademark symbolizes digital design and engineering solutions, SIA “IC Design”.
- fiteg² (019064565) – the trademark represents innovative dietary supplements and functional food products, AS “APF Holdings”.
- FIND A COW (19053289) – the trademark represents digital solutions that help with returning lost belongings, SIA “ERGB”.
- tiny giant (19010183) – the trademark symbolizes a top-quality coffee roastery and a unique taste experience, SIA “Tiny Giant”.
- Riga parket (19016349) – the trademark represents the production of high-quality wooden floors for Latvia and Europe, SIA “Riga Parket”.
- An awarding ceremony will take place on 8 April this year as part of the events marking the 105th anniversary of the LPO.