Author: Florin Lata Some symbols emerge from the tragedies endured by their people and inspire generations to defend freedom. Some men inspire an entire nation. Some legal professionals leave a legacy that shapes and becomes part of the democratic foundations of a nation. I would like to share with you the extraordinary story of Bajram…
Law No 08/L-075 on Trademarks (‘the Trademark Law’) profoundly reformed the Kosovo trademark legislation in 2022, but also referred to the adoption of several sub-legal acts in order to complete its dispositions. In order to ensure the full implementation of the Trademark Law, the Ministry of Industry of Kosovo issued Administrative Instruction No 08/2023 “on…
The Assembly of Kosovo has adopted Law No. 08/L-176, introducing, among other provisions, several amendments to the Law on Tax Administration and Procedures. One of the most significant changes concerns the suspension of the obligation to pay tax liabilities while an appeal is under review. Previously, a tax audit report became enforceable upon signing, meaning…
For the first time, Kosovo has enacted an Anti-Doping Law, which is a positive development for the sports community of Kosovo as it establishes an agency that has been sorely needed. Through this law, the establishment, organization, and delineation of competences of the Anti-Doping Agency (hereinafter referred to as the Agency) are defined, along with…
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…
Many businesses in Kosovo are family-owned enterprises established during the 1990s or in the period following the war in Kosovo. Considering the economic and political circumstances of those periods, many of these businesses operated without a properly established organisational and decision-making structure. Most decisions were made by the founder, often a parent or, in some…
Law no. 08/L-181 on Environmental Impact Assessment published on 06.01.2023 has entered into force. This law repeals Law no. 03/L-214 on Environmental Impact Assessment which has been in force since 2010. The new law is partially in line with Directive 2014/52EU of the European Parliament and Council dated 16.04.2014 which amends Directive 2011/92/EU on the…
Partner Florin Lata with the invitation of the Niger Bar Association, is participating in the conference “Political instability and legal certainty” being held in Niamey. On the second day of the conference, as part of the panel, Mr. Lata addressed the topic “Independence of the Judicial System in Kosovo from 1989 until today” discussing the…
Our Partner Adem Vokshi was invited by Kosovo Bar Association as an expert on civil law to be part of workshop on drafting the Training Program for 2023. Mr. Vokshi was part of the working group that focused on training program for civil law. Mr. Vokshi has lectured courses on civil procedure for candidates training…
For years, blind persons in Kosovo have been required to pay taxes as a result of the incorrect interpretation of legal provisions by Kosovo’s institutions, which failed to take into account the Law on Blind Persons as a special law and instead applied only the general legislation governing taxation. One of the fundamental principles of…