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New dispositions on regional exhaustion of rights apply to cases initiated under previous Trademark Law

June 21, 2023
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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…

New Law on Environmental Impact Assessment has entered into force

January 26, 2023
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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…

Florin Lata is participating in the conference “Political instability and legal certainty” being held in Niger, Africa

December 9, 2022
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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…

Lawyer Adem Vokshi participated in the workshop for the drafting of the Training Program for Lawyers

December 7, 2022
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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…

IDENTIFYING COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS

October 5, 2022
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REACT has organized a seminar on identifying counterfeit products in Republic of Kosovo. REACT partner for Kosovo Mr. Florin Lata made a welcoming speech to participants. Kosovo Customs, Market Inspectorate, Kosovo Police, State Prosecutor’s Office, Anti-Piracy Taskforce, among others had the change to hear from Representatives of world-renowned brands such as the Federation of the Swiss Watch…

Our partner Florin Lata is participating in the conference organized by Conference International des Barreaux being held in Bucharest, Romania

September 30, 2022
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Our partner Florin Lata is participating in the conference organized by Conference International des Barreaux being held in Bucharest, Romania. Topic of the conference is “Obligations of actors of the justice system in a fair process for an independent and impartial justice”. Attorney Vigan Rugova is also attending the conference as a member of Francophone Lawyers’ Club,…

Senior Partner Adem Vokshi lecturing to young lawyers who are preparing for bar exam

September 26, 2022
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Senior Partner Adem Vokshi lecturing to young lawyers who are preparing for bar exam. Training for bar exam was organized by Kosovo Bar Association. Sharing knowlegde is a crucial principle of our lawfirm and Mr. Vokshi leads our team by example. Mr. Vokshi is a 40+ years experienced lawyer who has lectured in many trainings to lawyers,…

KOSOVO APPROVED THE LAW ON PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW

September 21, 2022
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On September 21, 2022, Law No. 08/L-028 on Private International Law entered into force in the Republic of Kosovo. This law is of great importance for the legal system in country, considering the fields that it regulates. Before the entry into force of this law, the Law of the former SFRY on the Resolution of…

SUPPORTING SPORTS

September 16, 2022
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Law No. 05/L-090 on Sponsorship in the Field of Culture, Youth, and Sports, which has been in force since 2017, enables individuals and legal entities of the country or foreign to benefit from a discount from the tax on profit for any sponsorship made in the field of culture, youth, and sport. According to the…

TAX ADMINISTRATION OF KOSOVO VIOLATES TAXPAYER’S RIGHT TO APPEAL

July 4, 2022
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Author: Florin Lata Tax Administration of Kosovo (TAK), through a public notice, dated 27.01.2022 and entitled “Notice to taxpayers – Fines can be paid only 50% if paid within 15 days” had decided that after 5 years, it would start implementing Article 30 par. 3 of the Law on Minor Offences, even though this law…

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