Partner Ineta Krodere

Ineta Krodere, Mag.iur. is the preeminent IPR litigator and trademark attorney in Latvia with over 20 years of experience. Ineta advises global industry leaders like Merck Sharp & Dome, Red Bull, Phillip Morris International and globally recognized institutions like Latvian National Opera.

In her first court case, Ineta defended Dzintars, a local heritage cosmetics brand, against Beiersdorf’s „Nivea“ brand protection claims. Her landmark cases also include winning the first Latvian court case against a copyright collective in favour of Radio SWH. Today Ineta regularly advises media and entertainment, pharmaceutical, tobacco, food and beverages companies on trademark defence strategies and copyright rules.

Ineta’s peers have elected her as the Member of the Board and Treasurer of the Latvia Regional group at the AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property). Her responsibilities include organising annual IPR conferences on the latest case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Chambers and Partners Europe 2018: "Ineta Krodere is described by peers as "definitely one of the leading lawyers in Latvia." She is a long-standing presence in the market and has experience in patent litigation, trade mark disputes and other contentious proceedings on behalf of international and domestic clients."

World Trademark Review 2018: "Showcasing the value of over 20 years’ experience in IP litigation and arbitration, Ineta Krodere of Vilgerts Legal & Tax is results-oriented and deeply committed to her clients. She is a leading light on IP issues arising in the food, pharmaceutical and media industries."

Ineta is included in The Best Lawyers in Latvia 2016 in following practice areas – Corporate and M&A law, Intellectual Property law, Litigation.

World Trademark Review 2015: "Ineta Krodere recently joined VILGERTS from Krodere & Judinska. “She has been in the IP business for a long time and is extremely knowledgeable - nobody has better insight into the Latvian market.” This explains her popularity among leading global brands such as Red Bull and Phillip Morris."

Chambers and Partners Europe 2014: "Ineta Krodere of VILGERTS enjoys a tremendous reputation in the market, with interviewees praising her long-standing experience and expertise in the field."

World Trademark Review 2013: “Key player on the market and superb all-round IP litigator who is great to deal with.”

Chambers and Partners Europe 2009: “She is a fantastic litigator who really prioritises our interests.” “A name that immediately comes to mind in the Latvian IP market. With more than a decade of experience in the sector, she continues to attract a loyal client following.”