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Albania

Patent system, trademark registration, annuity management, and renewals in Albania.

Authority

DPPI

PCT

31 mo

Madrid

Member

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Before You Start

Before filing or quoting, you'll typically confirm these first

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Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Albania
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Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority
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Whether to verify the official portal, search system, and key deadlines before moving to a quote or engagement

The sections below cover each module — use the navigation to jump directly to what you need.

Patent System & Process

Patent System in Albania

Albanian patents examined by DPPI; 20-year invention patents; 10-year utility models. PCT member (31 months). Albania is an EPO extension state — European patents can be extended to Albania via the EPO extension system. Direct national filing with DPPI also possible.

Albanian Patent System ▾

Albania is an EPO extension state (not full member); European patent applications can be extended to Albania. Direct DPPI national filing also available in Albanian.

Source: DPPI; EPO Extension States; WIPO — AL

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Albania

Albanian trademarks examined by DPPI; 10-year term. Madrid designations accepted since 2003. EUTM does NOT cover Albania (not EU member).

Trademark Application ▾

DPPI national in Albanian; Madrid designations of AL accepted. EUTM does NOT cover Albania.

Source: DPPI

Patent Annuity

Albania Patent Annuities

Annual annuities; grace period available.

Source: DPPI fee schedule

Annuity Reference → Managed Annuities

Trademark Renewal

Albania Trademark Renewals

10-year trademark; renew before expiry; grace period available.

Source: DPPI

Renewal Reference → Managed Renewals

FAQ

Common Questions — Albania IP

Is Albania an EPO member? ▾

Albania is not a full EPO member but is an EPO extension state; European patents can be extended to Albania.

Does an EUTM cover Albania? ▾

No. File separately with DPPI or via Madrid.

PCT deadline for Albania? ▾

31 months from priority.

Does Albania accept Madrid trademark designations? ▾

Yes, since 2003.

Does Albania have a utility model? ▾

Yes, 10-year term; no substantive examination.

Is Albania an EU candidate country? ▾

Yes, Albania is an EU candidate country.

Is there a use requirement for Albanian trademarks? ▾

Yes, non-use for 5 years can lead to revocation.

What language is required for applications? ▾

Albanian language required.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

DPPI Official Website www.dppi.gov.al WIPO — Albania www.wipo.int/members/en/details.jsp?country_id=4 EPO Extension States www.epo.org/en/applying/european/validation-and-extension-states

Content based on official sources above, last reviewed: 2026-04. In case of discrepancy with the latest official publications, official sources prevail.

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