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Azerbaijan

AZ

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

Authority

AZPATENT

PCT

31 mo

Madrid

Member

Before You Start

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

  1. 1

    Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Azerbaijan

  2. 2

    Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority

  3. 3

    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 Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a key oil-producing country in the South Caucasus. IP administered by AZPATENT. Azerbaijan is an **EAPO member** — Eurasian patent applications cover 9 member states including Azerbaijan. PCT (31 months) and Madrid (2011) also supported.

Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO)
Azerbaijan is an EAPO member; a single Eurasian patent covers Azerbaijan and 8 other states — efficient regional protection.

Source: EAPO (www.eapo.org)

National Application
Direct AZPATENT filing in Azerbaijani; 20-year patents; 5-year utility models (extendable to 10).

Source: AZPATENT

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani trademarks examined by AZPATENT; 10-year term; renewable. Madrid designations of AZ accepted since 2011.

Trademark Filing
Madrid designation of AZ or direct AZPATENT national filing in Azerbaijani.

Source: AZPATENT; WIPO Madrid

Patent Annuity

Azerbaijan Patent Annuities

Annual annuities; grace period with surcharge.

Source: AZPATENT fee schedule

Trademark Renewal

Azerbaijan Trademark Renewals

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

Source: AZPATENT

FAQ

Common Questions — Azerbaijan IP

Is Azerbaijan an EAPO member?
Yes, Eurasian patent applications cover Azerbaijan.
PCT deadline for Azerbaijan?
31 months.
Does Azerbaijan accept Madrid designations?
Yes, since 2011.
What language is required?
Azerbaijani language required.
Does Azerbaijan have utility models?
Yes, 5-year term, extendable to 10.
Is Azerbaijan an EU member?
No, Azerbaijan is not an EU member; EUTM does not cover Azerbaijan.
Is there a trademark use requirement?
Yes, 3-year non-use may lead to revocation.
How is IP enforcement in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has IP laws in place; enforcement is improving. Use a local agent for enforcement actions.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

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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