EU Acquis
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Chapter 7
The acquis on intellectual property rights specifies harmonised rules for the legal protection of copyright and related rights.
Specific provisions apply to the protection of databases, computer programs, semiconductor topographies, satellite broadcasting and cable retransmission. In the field of industrial property rights, the acquis sets out harmonised rules for the legal protection of trademarks and designs. Other specific provisions apply for biotechnological inventions, pharmaceuticals and plant protection products. The acquis also establishes a Community trademark and Community design. Finally, the acquis contains harmonised rules for the enforcement of both copyright and related rights as well as industrial property rights. Adequate implementing mechanisms are required, in particular effective enforcement capacity.
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Building Bosnia and Herzegovina’s institutional readiness for EU integration
Raising awareness on Montenegro’s accession process
Establishing a systematic approach in channeling development partners’ assistance and monitoring its effectiveness
Setting the ground for future action under the K4R programme support
Setting the scene for EU screening preparations
Assisting Montenegro toward progressing on negotiation chapters
Strategic guidance and support for Kosovo's Common Regional Market Action Plan 2025–2028
Strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina's path to EU integration: Legal alignment and institutional reform
Supporting the development of North Macedonia’s Reform Agenda
Toward more effective horizontal policy planning in North Macedonia