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In Albania, trademarks are registered with the General Directorate of Industrial Property (GDIP) and must be renewed every 10 years to maintain protection.
Failure to renew on time results in automatic cancellation, allowing third parties to register the same or a similar trademark.
A trademark registration in Albania is valid for ten (10) years from the registration date. It can be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods.
The renewal process must be completed within the following timeframes:
To renew a trademark with GDIP Albania, the following must be submitted:
If the renewal is filed by the recorded representative, only a scanned Power of Attorney is required. If the renewal is filed by another party, an original notarized and stamped Power of Attorney must be provided
Once approved, trademark renewals are published in the Official Gazette. The Albanian IP Office (GDIP) also issues a trademark renewal certificate upon acceptance.
To avoid renewal issues, trademark owners should ensure their registration details are current:
Trademark owners should avoid these common mistakes:
By avoiding these mistakes, you can ensure your brand remains protected under Albanian trademark law
If you miss the renewal deadline, you can still renew your trademark within a six-month grace period by paying a 50% penalty fee. If you fail to renew within this period, the trademark will be canceled.
No, once a trademark is canceled due to non-renewal, it cannot be reinstated. A new application must be filed.
No, Albania does not require proof of use for trademark renewal.
Trademark renewal can be requested up to six (6) months before its expiration date.
Approved trademark renewals are published in the Official Gazette, and a renewal certificate is issued by GDIP Albania.
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