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…
Author: Valmir Haziraj Healthcare, education, sales, procurement, and governance are some fields that will significantly benefit from using electronic signatures. With the advancement of technology and digitalization, our daily lives have changed, making electronic signatures increasingly important. They not only enhance efficiency and security in electronic transactions but also simplify many administrative and legal procedures. Given…
Our colleague Valmir Haziraj is participating in a four-day Sustainable Governance Empowerment program organized by the Business Consultants Council in Pristina, with support from the EBRD and the European Union. In this program, Valmir is deepening his expertise in Corporate Governance and ESG, recognizing their critical role in fostering a sustainable business and economic environment….
Meaning, procedures and consequences of failing to submit a request for authorisation of a concentration to the Kosovo Competition Authority Authors: Florin Lata & Urtina Shkreli The Republic of Kosovo, through its Constitution and legislation, has adopted a market economy based on free competition as its economic model. State institutions must ensure that free competition…
We are pleased to announce that Vokshi & Lata law firm has been reconfirmed as a “recommended law firm” in the field of “leading firms” by one of the most prestigious sources in the world, Legal 500. Legal 500 has also individually assessed our lawyers with the highest ratings: Mr. Adem Vokshi has been rated…
Author: Ted Ginsburger This article was primely published in AmCham Kosovo’s “Horizon Magazine.” Before arriving in Kosovo two years ago I read a lot about its steady economic growth in the past years, the youth of its population, its resources, etc. As a foreign corporate lawyer, I was aware of the opportunity that represents a…
Author: Senat Elshani On 28 January 2024, Law No. 08/L-257 on Tax Procedure Administration entered into force in the Republic of Kosovo. The new law establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing tax obligations, rules, and procedures in Kosovo. Repeal of Previous Legislation With the entry into force of the new law, the following laws have…
Artificial Intelligence (AI), one of the most significant and rapidly evolving technological developments of recent years, is being regulated at the European Union level for the first time. The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have reached an agreement to establish a comprehensive legal framework governing Artificial Intelligence, as well as to…
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…