The unification of the examination of the claim and counterclaim in family matters with foreign elements
This matter, brought for review before the Supreme Court, has served to unify judicial practice concerning the handling of claims and counterclaims in family cases with foreign elements, emphasizing the necessity of a joint jurisdictional approach. 🔹 Circumstances of the Case The parties N.K. and E.B., married in 2021 and with a minor child (D.K.), […]
The “House of Zana” case in the United Kingdom
On 17 December 2020, Amber K. applied for the registration of the trademark “House of Zana” in the United Kingdom for products in the “clothing” category (Class 25). However, this application was opposed by the Spanish company “Industria de Diseño Textil, Sociedad Anonima”, the owner of the well-known trademark “ZARA”. The opposition was based on […]
The Guide to the International Patent Classification
The Guide to the International Patent Classification (2025) is an updated publication by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which aims to provide a clear and practical understanding of the use of the International Patent Classification system, otherwise known as IPC. This guide explains how the IPC system operates, starting from the basics – such […]
Violation of industrial property rights through illegal IPTV transmissions – decision of the Tirana Judicial District Court
In the criminal case with act no. 2324 and decision no. 2923 dated 04.11.2021, the Tirana Judicial District Court examined the criminal offense of “Violation of industrial property rights” as provided by Article 149/a/2 of the Criminal Code, against two Albanian citizens, who were previously without a criminal record , held higher education degrees, and […]
Criteria for the compensation of lost profit in cases of non-delivery of the item by the debtor.
In Decision No. 00-2024-4689 (671), dated 27/11/2024, the Civil Chamber of the High Court examined the appeal filed by a commercial company against the decision of the Court of Appeals. In this decision, the court interpreted several provisions of the Civil Code related to the delay in the delivery of the item by the debtor […]
What is UDRP?
UDRP – Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy is an administrative mechanism established by WIPO and adopted by ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) in 1999. This mechanism enables the efficient, swift, and low-cost resolution of disputes between trademark holders and domain name registrants involving unlawful use, particularly in cases of cybersquatting […]
The draft law “On some amendments and additions to Law no. 79/2021 on Foreigners.”
The draft law “On some amendments and additions to Law no. 79/2021 on foreigners” aims to improve the legal framework for foreigners who enter and reside in the territory of the Republic of Albania. The objective is to ensure a more efficient, fair, and accessible system through the use of digitalization in the management of […]
DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS APPLICATION NO. 1840/23
In its decision on application no. 1840/23, the ECtHR examined a request concerning the right to adequate time to prepare a defence in a criminal trial involving a serious charge. The applicant alleged that the appointment of an ex officio lawyer, in the absence of his chosen representative, had infringed his right to an effective […]
The new Law No. 8/2025 introduces several additions and amendments to the existing Law No. 55/2015 “On strategic investments in the Republic of Albania.”
The new Law No. 8/2025 introduces several additions and amendments to the existing Law No. 55/2015 “On strategic investments in the Republic of Albania.” Below are the main points of the amendments: Land consolidation The definition of “land consolidation” has been expanded to include: The cartographic clarification, readjustment, and reregistration of the property; The completion […]
Violation of Article 5 of the ECHR: The ECtHR assesses the lawfulness of the pre-trial detention.
1. Context of the Case The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) examined the case within the framework of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), focusing on the complaints raised under Article 5, paragraph 3 of the Convention, concerning the lawfulness and proportionality of the personal security measure of “detention on remand” imposed on […]
