In the current wave of e-commerce around the world, many fraudulent individuals or businesses are appearing. This creates a loss of consumer confidence in online shopping and thus harms serious businesses that offer the original products according to customer requirements. Thus legal regulations in e-commerce are vital to protect consumers from fraudulent actors, maintain their…
The construction sector in Kosovo is currently undergoing a remarkable period of expansion and development. This growth is exemplified by the presence of numerous construction companies actively involved in the execution of large-scale projects. What’s particularly noteworthy in this matter is the significant number of foreign investors who have recognized the potential and opportunities within…
Intellectual property refers to the creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images in commerce. Kosovo has undergone an imperative development regarding the music and film industry, fashion industry and Kosovar singers, filmmakers and fashion designers are well known among the worldwide alike industries. Kosovo not only…
May 15, 2025 Author: Florin Lata Kosovo’s legal framework recognizes arbitration as a legitimate and binding mechanism for the resolution of commercial disputes. Two institutional arbitral tribunals operate domestically: the Arbitration Tribunal of the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce and that of the American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo (AmCham). Yet, emerging jurisprudence from the recently…
December 5, 2024 Are you a non-resident taxpayer in Kosovo? Navigating tax compliance can be challenging, especially when dealing with registration requirements and fiscal representation. This guide offers clear insights into your obligations, the registration process, and the legal protections available to ensure compliance in Kosovo. Who qualifies as a non-resident taxpayer? You are considered…
October 21, 2024 If you have filed an appeal to the Appeals Board at the Ministry of Finance, you may risk losing the right to file a lawsuit. The deadline to file a lawsuit starts on the 31st day and ends on the 60th day after submitting the appeal to the Board. For example, if…
Author: Florin Lata (This article was primely published in World Trade Review) BackgroundIn a context of ongoing development in the global market, Kosovo, like many other states, faces a significant challenge: the illicit acquisition of well-known brands. Exploiting the reluctance of many multinational companies to register their trademarks in Kosovo, some entities – both local…
Authors: Florin Lata and Ted Ginsburger Exhaustion principle Pursuant to the principle of exhaustion, a trademark owner cannot prohibit the further distribution of a product placed by itself on a geographically defined market. The principle of exhaustion of rights can apply internationally, regionally or nationally, depending on the country’s regulations. Kosovo’s new Law No 08/L-075…