Kosovo Customs has destroyed more than 6,000 T-shirts that infringed intellectual property rights after it was determined that the products were in violation of the applicable legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a statement from Kosovo Customs, the case began on June 2, 2026, when an importer pre-declared goods for customs clearance at the Customs Terminal in Mitrovica without specifying the trademark of the products, KosovaPress reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following a risk analysis, the shipment was selected for a detailed physical and documentary inspection. During the examination, customs officials identified elements that raised suspicions of intellectual property rights violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subsequently, the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Sector at Kosovo Customs contacted the rights holder, who confirmed that the goods presented for customs clearance were products that infringed protected intellectual property rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on the Law on Customs Measures for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, Customs suspended the release of the goods, initiated a misdemeanor procedure against the importer, and launched the procedure for the destruction of the products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On July 8, 2026, more than 6,000 T-shirts were destroyed under the supervision of Kosovo Customs to prevent them from entering the country\u2019s market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kosovo Customs stated that the case was treated as a customs offense due to suspicions of violations of the provisions of Law No. 06\/L-015 on Customs Measures for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, as well as the provisions of the Kosovo Customs and Excise Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The institution reiterated that it remains committed to combating trade in counterfeit goods, protecting consumers and legitimate businesses, and ensuring fair market competition through risk-based controls and cooperation with intellectual property rights holders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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