Kosovo

Country code: KS

Location: Southeastern Europe

Area: 10,887 sq km

Population: 1,825,632 (est 2011.)

Capital: Priština

Languages: Albanian, Serbian, Bosnian, Turkish, Romany (Gypsy)

Currency: Euro

Religions: Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim

Industries: mineral mining, construction materials, base metals, leather, machinery, appliances

Agriculture (products): wheat, corn, berries, potatoes, peppers

Exports (commodities): mining and processed metal products, scrap metals, leather products, machinery, appliances

Imports (commodities): foodstuffs, wood, petroleum, chemicals, machinery and electrical equipment

BDP: 3.237 billion USD (est 2010.)

BDP/p.c.: 2,500 USD (est 2010.)

Trademarks

Use of the mark: compulsory
Non-use period: 3 years after the registration date
Duration of protection: 10 years after the filing date or last renewal date

Forms:

Power od attorney

Patents

Examination:
- patent: issued after a formal and substantial examination – valid for 20 years
- declarative patent – only formal examination – valid 6 years from the filing date

Designs

Duration of protection: 10 years from the filing date