The latest research from the IP STARS guide is released, recognizing the best Intellectual Property firms and legal practitioners for their contentious and non-contentious IP advice over the past year. COBALT’s sustained excellence in IP continues to be acknowledged in the guide across all three offices, highlighting the dedication and proficiency of our skilled lawyers. 

In the most recent guide, COBALT has achieved a Tier 1 ranking in Latvia and a Tier 2 ranking in Lithuania in the general area of Intellectual Property, and has been recommended for both the Intellectual Property Disputes and Prosecution categories in Estonia. 

Partners Indriķis Liepa and Žilvinas Kvietkus have been recognised as leading figures in IP Transactions, while Partner Uģis Zeltiņš has received the distinction of Patent Star. 

Specialist Counsel and European Trade Mark Attorney Līga Fjodorova has received the Trade Mark Star rating. 

Specialist Counsel Julija Beldeninovienė, Senior Associates  Agnese Gerharde, Jānis Sarāns-Reneslācis, and Kristiina Kraav, have been recognised as Rising Stars in the latest rankings. 

The IP STARS guide, published by Managing IP, is one of the most comprehensive and leading specialist ranking publications for the IP profession, covering over six practice areas and more than 70 jurisdictions worldwide. Inclusion serves as a mark of distinction for firms and practitioners delivering top-tier legal representation.  

See the complete IP STARS 2025 rankings for COBALT.