Enforcement Best Practices
LITHUANIA
Summary:
- Copyright Protection and Prevention
- Free online databases, published by the State Patent Bureau --- SPB Cooperation Memorandums
- Project “IP Pre-Diagnosis” --- Project “Patent Clinic”
- State Support Programme to cover expenses for granting European patent and patent under Patent Coope
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1. General presentation |
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1.1 Overview |
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Infobalt Association represents SMEs in the ICT sector in Lithuania. Its work in the field of IPR protection and infringement prevention includes two main kind of activities. Firstly, consultations for its members (but not only) in the field of copyright protection and infringements. The objective is to facilitate for right holders the protection of their ownership in the case of software and databases. This applies also to internet applications and portals. In most cases, it involves sophisticated development processes with several parties involved in the creation of the software. The consultations include not only help in proving the advice on copyright protection or infringement , but also providing possible solutions, including IP rights management (licensing, transfer of rights and etc.). It make sense to have a third party to confirm their copyright. Infobalt Association created a the Register of Software and Databases. The objective is to record the copyright when the product is created. It helps to prevent copyright ownership infringement. The Register mainly includes locally developed customised products. |
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1.2 Sector focus |
Sector: ICT No specific sector |
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1.3 Institution (managing initiative) |
Infobalt Association |
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2. Detailed Information |
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2.1 Start date |
1998: Association started to provide consultations. March 2000: the Register was introduced |
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2.2 End date |
Ongoing |
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2.3 Budget |
The budget is quite small and depends on the revenues from the consultations and registration fees. |
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2.4 Type of initiative
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Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision: Running a Register of Software and Databases. Dedicated Services: Expert services at counterfeit investigations Professional Advice: Legal advice, providing possible solutions for copyright protection Training International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify): |
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2.5 Type of IPR |
All IPR Industrial Property Inventions : Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs : Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations : Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements |
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2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process |
All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify): |
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3. Evaluation of Initiative |
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3.1 Overall appraisal |
Technopolis appraisal: 4 (1 = very unsatisfactory , 5 = very successful) The consultations have proved to be useful for the members of association especially when taking into consideration the small budget. The Register is the only one of its kind functioning in Baltic countries. The SMEs use this opportunity to record their copyright. On the other hand the revenues from it is enough only to keep it in existence. There is a need to up-date the Register system and related services. |
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4. Further Information |
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4.1 Document References |
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4.2 Web Site |
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4.3 Contacts |
Vilma Misiukonienė Infobalt association Tel.: + 370 5 2 622 623 Fax: + 370 5 2 622 624 E-mail: vilmam@infobalt.lt |
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4.4 Information Source |
Technopolis report: “Effects of counterfeiting on EU SMEs and a review of various public and private IPR enforcement initiatives and resources” |
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Title of initiative |
1. Free online databases, published by the State Patent Bureau |
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1. General presentation |
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1.1 Country |
Lithuania |
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Title of initiative |
1. Free online databases, published by the State Patent Bureau 2. SPB Cooperation Memorandums |
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1.1 Overview |
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1) The State Patent Bureau (SPB) publishes free online databases of registered national IP rights (designs, patents, trademarks), which can be used by SMEs in searching possible conflicting IP rights. The databases are available on www.vpb.gov.lt 2) The SPB has signed a number of cooperation memorandums with Lithuanian universities (Kaunas Technological University, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Šiauliai University) according to which cooperation is carried out in the following IP related fields: dissemination of patent information and IP awareness, sharing information on IP related matters, organising conferences and seminars. This is important for future cooperation of universities with SMEs, for instance in the commercialisation of IP results. |
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1.2 Sector focus |
Sector: No specific sector |
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1.3 Institution (managing initiative) |
The State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania (“the SPB”) |
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2. Detailed Information |
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2.1 Start date |
1) Permanently 2) From 2008 |
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2.2 End date |
1) Permanently 2) Ongoing |
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2.3 Budget |
1) Financed from the state budget 2) Budget is drafted for every separate event |
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2.4 Type of initiative
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Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision Dedicated Services Professional Advice Training International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify): |
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2.5 Type of IPR |
All IPR Industrial Property Inventions : Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs : Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations : Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements |
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2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process |
All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify): |
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3. Evaluation of Initiative |
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3.1 Overall appraisal |
N/A |
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4. Further Information |
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4.1 Document References |
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4.2 Web Site |
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4.3 Contacts |
Arūnas Želvys The State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania Division of Law and International Affairs Tel. +37052113541 Fax. +37052750723 |
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4.4 Information Source |
IPR Enforcement Support Expert Group |
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Title of initiative |
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1. General presentation |
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1.1 Country |
Lithuania |
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Title of initiative |
1) Project “IP Pre-Diagnosis” 2) Project “Patent Clinic” |
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1.1 Overview |
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1) According to the “IP Pre-Diagnosis” project, which is carried out through the Lithuanian Technical Library, a competent specialist visits the SME and consults them on IP related matters, analysing their IP rights, presenting results and submitting respective recommendations. 2) Under the project “Patent Clinic”, which is also carried out through the Lithuanian Technical Library, patent consultations are rendered by patent attorneys to SMEs and other interested persons. Consultations of up to 45 min are available once a year. |
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1.2 Sector focus |
Sector: No specific sector |
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1.3 Institution (managing initiative) |
The State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania (SPB) but carried out through the Lithuanian Technical Library |
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2. Detailed Information |
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2.1 Start date |
1) From 2007 2) From 2007 |
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2.2 End date |
1) Ongoing 2) Ongoing |
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2.3 Budget |
1) The budget of one visit is approximately 650 EUR 2) Financed from the state budget |
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2.4 Type of initiative
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Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision Dedicated Services Professional Advice Training International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify): |
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2.5 Type of IPR |
All IPR Industrial Property Inventions : Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs : Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations : Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements |
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2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process |
All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify): |
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3. Evaluation of Initiative |
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3.1 Overall appraisal |
N/A |
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4. Further Information |
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4.1 Document References |
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4.2 Web Site |
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4.3 Contacts |
Arūnas Želvys The State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania Division of Law and International Affairs Tel. +37052113541 Fax. +37052750723 |
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4.4 Information Source |
IPR Enforcement Support Expert Group |
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Title of initiative |
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1. General presentation |
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1.1 Overview |
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The State Support Programme aims to cover expenses for enterprises wishing to protect their inventions by obtaining a European patent or a patent under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Eligible expenses may include: patent application filing fee, patent search fee, expertise fee, patent grant fee, translation expenses, patent maintenance fee for the first 5 years, patent attorneys’ services. Expenses may be recovered in three ways: in advance, direct payment of bills or reimbursement of expenditure incurred. Enterprises wishing to recover expenses should submit an application to the Lithuanian Business Support Agency. |
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1.2 Sector focus |
Sector: No specific sector |
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1.3 Institution (managing initiative) |
Lithuanian Business Support Agency |
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2. Detailed Information |
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2.1 Start date |
2008 |
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2.2 End date |
Ongoing |
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2.3 Budget |
LTL 500,000 (~ EUR 144,810) |
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2.4 Type of initiative
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Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision Dedicated Services Professional Advice Training International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify): |
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2.5 Type of IPR |
All IPR Industrial Property Inventions : Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs : Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations : Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements |
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2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process |
All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify): |
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3. Evaluation of Initiative |
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3.1 Overall appraisal |
N/A |
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4. Further Information |
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4.1 Document References |
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4.2 Web Site |
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4.3 Contacts |
Violeta Dambrauskienė Lithuanian Business Support Agency Žalgirio str. 92 LT- 09303 Vilnius Tel. +37052687408 Fax. +37052687409 |
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4.4 Information Source |
IPR Enforcement Support Experts |
