During the discussion of the draft law in the Committee on Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Musabelliu emphasized that the decision creates a common regional framework for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, based on the principles of non-discrimination and most-favored-nation between the CEFTA parties.

According to him, the decision strengthens the enforcement of these rights in accordance with the TRIPS Agreement of the World Trade Organization and European Union standards, especially in the protection of trade secrets. It provides for more efficient and timely procedures for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including the use of electronic applications.

Musabelliu underlined that the draft law also promotes cooperation and capacity building between CEFTA countries through the exchange of information, training and technical assistance, contributing to the creation of a safer legal and economic environment for investors and businesses.

According to the deputy minister, the adoption of this draft law brings Albania closer to European best practices in the field of intellectual property and strengthens a more transparent and protected system for market development and innovation.

“The decision of the CEFTA Joint Committee aims to establish common rules for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights between member countries, guaranteeing unified minimum standards, the principles of non-discrimination and the most favored nation”, he concluded. /e.xh/r.e/a.f/p.s./