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Serbia Adopts New Trade Secret Law
Jun 2021 —
The new trade secret protection law, which harmonizes Serbian legislation with Directive (EU) 2016/943 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure, entered into force in Serbia on June 5, 2021.
Uzbekistan Amends Trademark and Copyright Laws
Nov 2021 —
On August 20, 2021, Uzbekistan adopted amendments to the Law on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin and the Law on Copyright and Related Rights. The amendments, which entered into force on August 21, 2021, introduced several important novelties.
Serbian Court Issues Interesting Decision in UGG Boots Case
Nov 2021 —
PETOŠEVIĆ Serbia recently represented Serbian footwear retailer Obuća Metro in a lawsuit filed against them by the U.S. footwear distributor Deckers Outdoor Corporation, the owner of the UGG brand.
Law on Personal Data Protection Enters into Force in Belarus
Dec 2021 —
The Law on Personal Data Protection was adopted on May 7, 2021 in Belarus, becoming the country’s first comprehensive legal act in the sphere of personal data protection.
Kazakhstan to Introduce Mandatory Digital Labeling of Footwear
Sep 2021 —
Mandatory digital labeling of footwear is to be introduced in Kazakhstan on November 1, 2021. The production and import of unlabeled shoes will be prohibited on that date, but retailers will be able to sell unlabeled shoes until November 1, 2022.