With the rollout of 5G technology, North Macedonia will have to clear a number of legal and regulatory hurdles before benefitting from its potential to transform industries, improve connectivity, and drive economic growth. The country’s telecommunications framework faces the dual challenge of accommodating this groundbreaking technology while ensuring alignment with EU standards.
Moldova: Bad Faith Trademark Registrations – An Emerging Challenge for Foreign Investors
Bad faith trademark registrations in Moldova can pose certain challenges for foreign companies in the country. Understanding the implications of bad faith trademark registrations in Moldova is crucial for businesses looking to protect their intellectual property.
Kosovo: Using Binding Corporate Rules and Standard Contractual Clauses as Data Transfer Mechanisms
The Law for Protection of Personal Data (LPPD) in Kosovo establishes guidelines for protecting personal data and regulates its transfer to other countries.
Kochanski & Partners Advises Mitmar on Patent Protection for Food Processing Technology
Kochanski & Partners has advised Mitmar on obtaining patent protection for its food processing technology.
GDPR Fines and Data Breach Trends in the CEE Region
The latest DLA Piper GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey provides a comprehensive overview of data protection enforcement trends across Europe, including the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. CEE countries are in the mid-range in terms of total GDPR fines imposed since the regulation became applicable in 2018 and for last year, but enforcement activity is steadily increasing. Here are the latest trends and legal developments in Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.
New Regulation of Cloud and Data Center Services in Ukraine
On 11 February 2025, the Ukrainian Government adopted a resolution regulating various aspects of cloud and data center services (the "Services") provision and use. In particular, the resolution introduces:
The Court vs. "Mr." and "Mrs."
By judgment from 9 January 2025 in Case C‑394/23 the Court of Justice (CJEU) rules that the processing of personal data relating to the title of the customers of a transport undertaking is not necessary and might even be not legally grounded.