LDC Graduation Toolkit (WIPO/PUB/RN2025/6)
LDC Graduation Toolkit (WIPO/PUB/RN2025/6) is a guide prepared by the World Intellectual Property Organization to assist countries transitioning from the status of least developed countries toward a more advanced stage of economic and social development. This package provides a detailed and practical framework for addressing the legal and institutional challenges related to the protection of […]
OpenAI and Jony Ive versus the startup iyO
In the month of June 2025, a legal conflict emerged between OpenAI and its collaborator, the well-known designer Jony Ive, and a former Google employee who had created a startup called iyO, focused on the development of an audio device (headphones). At the beginning of 2025, iyO presented its product to OpenAI and Jony Ive’s […]
Top 10 Lawyers in Albania: How to Find the Best Lawyers in Albania
Searching for the best lawyers in Albania can feel overwhelming, especially when the stakes are high. Many people Google “top 10 lawyers in Albania” hoping to find a trusted name — but choosing the right legal expert is more about finding the right fit than a simple list. Here’s what to look for when choosing […]
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 […]
