In any foreign market, companies should consider several general principles for effective protection of their intellectual property. For background, link to our article on Protecting Intellectual Property and Stopfakes.gov for more resources.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) Intellectual Property Attaché with responsibility for Kosovo is Mr. Dorian Mazurkevich (dorian.mazurkevich@trade.gov).

Companies may wish to seek advice from local attorneys or IP consultants who are experts in Kosovo law. The Embassy provides a list of local lawyers on its website.

To access Kosovo’s ICS, which includes information on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, visit the U.S. Department of State Investment Climate Statement website.