Author: Anri Shalikashvili

Over the past year, there have been several significant amendments to the trademark laws of various countries in the Western Balkans – particularly in Albania, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. Clear visibility on these updates is crucial for legal professionals to maintain efficient practice and adhere to their local IP laws. Albania Since our article outlining the Albanian trademark regime (see “Key differences between trademark regimes in Albania and Kosovo”), it is now possible for all trademark documents and certificates to be received in electronic form. Montenegro Montenegro has followed the example set by some EU countries (see “Montenegro aligns its…

The Joint Commission on trade-economic, scientific-technical and cultural cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iraq will be held in Baghdad this week, Azernews reports, citing Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Iraq Nasir Mammadov interview with the local media outlet. The Ambassador pointed out that the development of cooperation in various directions, including trade, ecomics and transportation, was discussed at the meeting of the presidents of the two countries on November 20. He added that the meeting planned in Baghdad will discuss 5 issues of mutually beneficial cooperation. The diplomat commented that the Azerbaijani delegation, which will visit Baghdad, will discuss issues of mutual investments between the…

The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov and other officials of the Ministry are visiting Egypt to participate in the EDEX 2023 exhibition at the invitation of the Minister of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt, News.az reports citing the Ministry. On December 4, Colonel General Z. Hasanov took part in the opening ceremony of the international defence exhibition EDEX 2023. The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi declared the exhibition open after welcoming the guests. Azerbaijan Defense Minister got acquainted with weapons, vehicle and military equipment exhibited by the…

Azerbaijan and the EU will update the roadmap for the realization of the Azerbaijan-EU Strategic Energy Partnership document, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said on his page in social network X (Twitter), News.az reports. “We had constructive meetings with EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson in the UAE about the Southern Gas Corridor and the Green Energy Corridor, two major priorities of our energy discourse. We decided to amend the implementation roadmap for the Azerbaijan-EU Strategic Energy Partnership paper,” the minister said. EU Commissioner Kadri Simson also shared the publication on social media. “Our meeting focused on energy security and renewables collaboration. It’s…

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received credentials of newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia Ahmad Kamrizamil Bin Mohd Riza. The ambassador presented his credentials to President Ilham Aliyev. The head of state had a conversation with the ambassador. Ahmad Kamrizamil Bin Mohd Riza conveyed to President Ilham Aliyev the greetings from King of Malaysia, His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri`Ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah and Prime Minister of this country Anwar Ibrahim. President Ilham Aliyev expressed gratitude for the greetings and asked the ambassador to pass on his…

The government of Azerbaijan is set to inaugurate an ASAN Service public services center in Shusha city in 2024. The launch of this cutting-edge service is a pivotal step in the restoration of Azerbaijani public services in territories liberated from Armenian occupation in 2020. Ulvi Mehdiyev, Chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan, reported that preliminary work for the ASAN Service launch has already commenced, according to local media. He mentioned that the all-in-one public services hub will be rolled out across the liberated lands in phases, concurrent with restoration and reconstruction activities…

President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan has approved an agreement involving the construction of residential buildings and social infrastructure in Kahramanmaras province through the Azerbaijani government, News.az reports. The Turkish “Resmi Gazetе” newspaper said that the purpose of this agreement is to regulate the basic principles for the implementation of projects for the construction of residential buildings, an elementary school, a kindergarten, and a cultural center in one of the earthquake-affected regions of Kahramanmaras province. The Azerbaijani government will allocate $100 million for the implementation of these projects, addressing the urgent need for housing in Kahramanmaras province, which was affected by an…

The Georgia Bulldogs dreams of a national championship three-peat are over. The College Football Playoff committee did not select Georgia hours after its SEC Championship Game loss to Alabama. The committee on Sunday afternoon selected: No. 1 Michigan, No. 2 Washington, No. 3 Texas and No. 4 Alabama. The committee placed ACC champions Florida State at No. 5 and Georgia at No. 6. As the first two teams out, Florida State and Georgia will now face each other in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Dec. 30. “I empathize with anybody that goes…

The move comes after a judge said the current voter district map illegally dilutes Black votes. Georgia Senate Republicans are proposing a new map that would create two Black-majority voting districts, but would probably retain Republicans’ 33-23 edge in the General Assembly’s upper chamber, in an effort to fix a map a judge said illegally dilutes Black votes. The proposed districts, released Monday, would increase the number of Black majority districts by eliminating two white-majority districts currently represented by Democrats. State Sens. Jason Esteves and Elena Parent, both of Atlanta, would find themselves living in Black-majority districts if the redrawn…

Azerbaijan`s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov has met with adviser to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev. The sides noted that both countries` presidents attach special importance to the development of relations in various areas based on the principles of mutual respect. They emphasized that reciprocal visits, signed documents and events play an important role in enhancing bilateral economic cooperation. The two underlined that the two countries effectively cooperate within the Economic Cooperation Organization, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Organization of Turkic States. Noting that investment is one of the important areas of cooperation, the…