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New Law on Trade Secrets Enters into Force in Kosovo
Jul 2022 —
Kosovo’s new Law on the Protection of Trade Secrets, which entered into force on June 14, 2022, is largely harmonized with the Directive (EU) 2016/943 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure.
Kosovo Adopts New Laws on Patents, Designs, Semiconductor Topographies
Mar 2022 —
The new patent and industrial design laws entered into force in Kosovo on February 4 and February 5, 2022, respectively, while the new law on the protection of semiconductor topographies entered into force on January 17, 2022.
Uzbekistan Introduces Monetary Fines for IPR Infringement
Mar 2022 —
On February 3, 2022, Uzbekistan adopted amendments to the Law on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin; the Law on Company Names; and the Law on Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs.
New Copyright Law Enters into Force in Moldova
Nov 2022 —
On October 9, 2022, the new copyright and related rights law entered into force in Moldova, aiming to transpose several EU directives in the field of copyright into national legislation and generally improve the copyright protection system in the country.
New Trademark Law Enters into Force in Kosovo
Jul 2022 —
Kosovo’s new Law on Trademarks, which entered into force on July 28, 2022, aims to harmonize local legislation with Directive (EU) 2015/2436 to approximate the laws of the Member States relating to trademarks.