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Patent system, trademark registration, annuity management, and renewals in North Macedonia.

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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 North Macedonia

  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 North Macedonia

North Macedonian patents examined by SOIP; invention patents 20 years. PCT member; 31-month national phase. North Macedonia is NOT an EPO member; European patents cannot be validated there. North Macedonia is an EU candidate country.

North Macedonian Patent System ▾
SOIP substantive examination; 20-year patents; 10-year utility models. Macedonian language required. Not EPO member; separate national filing required.

Source: SOIP; WIPO — MK

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in North Macedonia

North Macedonian trademarks examined by SOIP; 10-year term. Madrid designations accepted since 2002. EUTM does NOT cover North Macedonia.

Trademark Application ▾
SOIP national, Macedonian language; Madrid designations of MK accepted. EUTM does NOT cover North Macedonia.

Source: SOIP

Patent Annuity

North Macedonia Patent Annuities

Annual annuities; grace period with surcharge.

Source: SOIP fee schedule

Annuity Reference → Managed Annuities

Trademark Renewal

North Macedonia Trademark Renewals

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

Source: SOIP

Renewal Reference → Managed Renewals

FAQ

Common Questions — North Macedonia IP

Is North Macedonia an EPO member? ▾
No, North Macedonia is not an EPO member; European patents cannot be validated there. File directly with SOIP.
Does an EUTM cover North Macedonia? ▾
No. File with SOIP or designate via Madrid.
PCT deadline for North Macedonia? ▾
31 months from priority.
Does North Macedonia have a utility model? ▾
Yes, 10-year term; no substantive examination.
Does North Macedonia accept Madrid trademark designations? ▾
Yes, since 2002.
What language is required for applications? ▾
Macedonian language required.
Is North Macedonia an EU member? ▾
No, North Macedonia is an EU candidate country.
Is there a use requirement for North Macedonian trademarks? ▾
Yes, non-use within 5 years can lead to revocation.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

SOIP Official Website www.ippo.gov.mk WIPO — North Macedonia www.wipo.int/members/en/details.jsp?country_id=128

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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