Kosovo faces a negative trade balance, with imports significantly exceeding exports. Nevertheless, several Kosovo companies have begun introducing their products and services into international markets, particularly in countries with a significant Albanian diaspora, such as Switzerland and Germany. Visits by members of the diaspora to Kosovo often provide an opportunity to become familiar with locally…
Recently, many companies in Kosovo have started selling products under packaging and brand names of their own choosing, commonly known as “private labels.” This business model offers numerous advantages by creating independence from manufacturers and strengthening companies’ market positions. Private labels help companies maintain control over their brands and customer relationships, building customer loyalty and…
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…
On 11.11.2020, under the organization of the German-Kosovo Chamber of Commerce, a workshop was held on the topic “Protection of trademarks, creation of private labels and the impact of trademarks on export”. The guest lecturer on this topic was our Partner, lawyer Florin Lata. In particular, the workshop addressed the importance of trademark registration in…