INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN KOSOVO

  • August 18, 2025
  • Florin Lata
  • English

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…

DATA PROTECTION OFFICER (DPO) IN KOSOVO

  • August 14, 2025
  • Valmir Haziraj
  • English

14 August, 2025 The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a key figure in the implementation of the Law on Personal Data Protection in Kosovo. The appointment of a DPO does not depend solely on the size of the organization, but on the nature and intensity of the processing of personal data, especially when it involves…

COMPETITION IN KOSOVO

Kosovo has approved Law No 08/L-056 on the Protection of Competition with the goal of fostering a more competitive market, preserving fair competition, and ultimately promoting a more efficient economy. Kosovo’s legal framework, through competition regulation, has established a secure market environment that welcomes the participation of small and emerging businesses, ensuring their safety and…

07 August, 2025 The Law on Personal Data Protection (LPDP) aims to ensure effective protection of personal data not only by guaranteeing individual rights, but also, by establishing clear responsibilities for controllers and processors. Who are controllers and processors? A controller is the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. A…

TAXATION IN KOSOVO

  • August 4, 2025
  • Urim Vokshi
  • English

Kosovo has made significant strides in its efforts to establish an attractive and competitive tax system. The tax landscape in Kosovo is characterized by low tax rates making it a favourable destination for investors and businesses seeking to operate in the region. One of the most compelling aspects of the tax system in Kosovo is…

DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS IN KOSOVO

  • July 31, 2025
  • Valmir Haziraj
  • English

July 31, 2025 Every individual has the right to know, control, and restrict how their personal data is used. In Kosovo, these rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Law on Personal Data Protection (LPDP). The LPDP grants individuals, known as data subjects, a set of clear and enforceable rights that every public or…

July 29, 2025 “In the world of professional sports, a vague and poorly drafted contract is a greater threat than a failed transfer.” This principle drives us, as a law firm, to emphasize the essential importance of legal protection throughout the entire process of athlete transfers. This process represents a crucial moment in an athlete’s…

July 24, 2025 In order for data controllers to lawfully process personal data, as required by the core principle of personal data protection, such processing must be based on a legal basis. The Law on Personal Data Protection (LPDP) defines six legal bases for the processing of non-sensitive personal data, while it provides a separate…

July 17, 2025 The core principles of personal data protection form the foundation of all processes involving the collection, processing, and management of personal data. Article 4 of the Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 06/L-082) sets out several fundamental principles that directly and indirectly impact all other rules and obligations set by the…

July 10, 2025 Personal data and its protection have become topics of high importance for every individual, business, or institution. However, what is equally important in this context is understanding: Below, we aim to explain these key issues in a simple and practical manner. What is considered personal data under the Law on Personal Data…