According to the announcement, the case started on June 2, when through the pre-declaration at the Customs Terminal in Mitrovica, the importer had declared goods for customs clearance without specifying the trademark of the products, reports Klankosova.tv.

Based on the risk analysis and the selection for physical and documentary control by the Kosovo Customs risk management system, the shipment was selected for detailed examination. During the inspection by the customs officials, elements were identified that raised reasonable suspicions of violation of intellectual property rights.

Following the procedure, the Sector for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights at the Kosovo Customs contacted the right holder, who confirmed that the goods presented for customs clearance were products that violated protected intellectual property rights.

“In accordance with the Law No. 06/L-015 for Customs Measures for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, Kosovo Customs has taken the foreseen legal measures, prohibiting the release of the goods, initiating the procedure for the customs offense against the importer and the procedure for the destruction of the goods that violate the rights of intellectual property.

While on July 8, the goods were destroyed under the supervision of the Customs, in accordance with procedures and legal standards in force, guaranteeing that the products do not circulate on the Kosovo market.

“The actions were undertaken in accordance with Law No. 06/L-015 on Customs Measures for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, as well as relevant provisions of the Customs and Excise Code of Kosovo (Law No. 08/L-247). The case was processed as a customs offense due to of suspected violation of the provisions of Article 32, paragraph 3, subsection 3.1 of Law No. 06/L-015”.

Source: prizrenpost