What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Latvia after filing?

The trademark application process in Latvia involves several stages:

1. 
   Examination – The trademark authorities will review the application for:
   
   
   
   • Compliance with formal requirements
   
   
   • Proper classification
   
   
   • Clarity of the trademark
   
   
   • Non-descriptiveness
   
   
   • Distinctiveness
   
   
   • Non-deceptiveness
   
   
   • Absolute grounds for registration
   
   
   
   


2. 
   Registration – If the application successfully passes the examination, the trademark office will approve the registration. At this stage, potential conflicts with existing trademarks have not yet been assessed.


3. 
   Publication – The details of the trademark will be published, allowing third parties to file objections. The publication will include:
   
   
   
   • The trademark itself
   
   
   • Name of the applicant
   
   
   • Address of the applicant
   
   
   • Country where the applicant is incorporated
   
   
   • Application number
   
   
   • Date of application
   
   
   • List of goods/services
   
   
   • Information on any priority claims
   
   
   • Representation of the trademark