Edvijs Zandars is a senior associate at Ellex in Latvia, specializing in IP, IT, competition law and other regulated areas of law. He has more than 10 years of legal experience in advising clients on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights and licensing. Edvijs also regularly represents clients before Latvian courts, IP enforcement institutions, Latvian Patent Office, WIPO and EUIPO.

Edvijs is experienced in rendering regulatory assistance to multinational technology, e-commerce and telecommunications companies. He has been the focal point in communication with Latvian regulatory authorities concerning innovative technologies and solutions, helping clients successfully establish their services in Latvia. In addition to his regulatory expertise, Edvijs is an experienced professional in competition matters and has been involved in many significant competition cases handled by the firm. He is also a registered patent attorney in trademark matters in Latvia.

Education
2016 Kings College London, Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law
2013 University of Latvia Faculty of Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree
2010 University of Latvia Faculty of Law, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Professional Activities and Experience
2010 to date - Ellex Latvia office (previously LAWIN Klavins & Slaidins)
2009 to date - Honorary Judge, University of Latvia
2008 to date - Senator, University of Latvia (2010 to date - Vice Chair)
2009 - Legal Assistant, Sorainen, Riga, Latvia
2008 Desk Officer in a Project, University of Latvia, Faculty of Law, Civil Law Department