The short answer
Under Law No. 52/2025 of 3 July 2025 on Trademarks, a trademark is registered for ten years from the filing date and renewed for successive 10-year periods. The renewal request is filed within the year before expiry, with an additional six-month period after expiry and a further fee. Opposition is filed within three months of publication, and a trademark not genuinely used for five uninterrupted years is exposed to sanctions.
Trademark deadlines in Albania at a glance
These rules come from Law No. 52/2025 of 3 July 2025 on Trademarks, in the English text on WIPO Lex, which replaced the industrial property law of 2008 for trademarks. Fees and details are set by decisions of the Council of Ministers, so we confirm them before we file.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long does a trademark last? | Ten years from the date of filing the application, renewable continuously for successive ten-year periods (Article 56). |
| Which date does the term count from? | The date of filing of the application for trademark registration (Article 56(1)). |
| When can I renew? | File the renewal request with the DPPI/GDIP within one year prior to the expiration date, with the signed form, the authorisation if a representative files, and the renewal fee. The DPPI/GDIP notifies the owner at least six months before expiry but is not liable if it does not (Article 57). |
| Is there a grace period? | Yes. If the request is not filed in that period, it may be submitted within an additional six-month period after the registration term expires, on payment of an additional fee (Article 57(3)). |
| Opposition period | An opposition can be filed with the Opposition Chamber within three months from the date of publication of the trademark application, by owners of earlier trademarks, licensees and others the Law names. The deadline cannot be extended. The applicant then has two months to submit observations (Articles 46 and 47). |
| Reply to an office action | The DPPI/GDIP examines the application and gives the applicant two months from receipt of a notice to correct deficiencies or reply to objections. An appeal against a refusal goes to the Chamber of Cancellation and Invalidity within one month and then to the Board of Appeal. |
| Priority claim | Priority from an earlier application is available, and exhibition priority runs for six months from the display date. The priority document and any translation are filed within three months (the priority provisions of the Law). |
| Non-use | A trademark not put to genuine and effective use in Albania within an uninterrupted period of five years from registration, or whose use has been suspended for five uninterrupted years, is subject to the limitations and sanctions in the Law unless there are legitimate reasons. This includes revocation exposure and loss of the right to rely on it against others (Articles 20 and 48). |
| Assignment | A trademark can be transferred and licensed, and the transfer or licence is recorded in the register with the stated duration, territory and type (the transfer and licence provisions). |
Who can register a trademark in Albania
Any natural or legal person can apply to the DPPI/GDIP. Third parties can file observations on absolute grounds within three months of publication (Article 45).
Representation. We act as your representative before the DPPI/GDIP. Authorisation for representation is filed with the application (Article 57(2)(b)).
Trademark registration process in Albania
Search
- Search the the General Directorate of Industrial Property (DPPI/GDIP) of Albania records for identical or similar marks in your classes.
File the application
- File with the the General Directorate of Industrial Property (DPPI/GDIP) of Albania, through an Albanian representative.
- Claim priority at filing if you filed abroad recently.
Examination
- The office examines the application and tells you in writing if there is a problem. We reply within the time set in the notice.
Publication and opposition
- An accepted application is published.
- After publication, an opposition can be filed with the Opposition Chamber within three months, and this deadline cannot be extended. The applicant has two months to respond (Articles 46 and 47).
Registration
- If there is no opposition, or it fails, the mark is registered and a certificate is issued.
Official fees are set by the the General Directorate of Industrial Property (DPPI/GDIP) of Albania and change. We confirm the current fee for your classes before we quote, so the figure you see is the one that applies on the day.
Albania trademark validity and renewal
- Registration lasts ten years from the filing date.
- Renew within the year before expiry.
- An additional six months are available after expiry with a further fee.
- Use the mark in Albania to avoid sanctions after five years.
Diarise the one-year renewal window from the filing date.
Assignment, licence and changes to a Albanian trademark
Third-party observations
3 months
Written observations on absolute grounds within three months of publication (Article 45).
Renewal
Partial possible
Renewal can be limited to some goods or services (Article 57(6)).
Appeal
Chamber and Board
Decisions go to the Chamber of Cancellation and Invalidity and then the Board of Appeal.
Certificate
Within one month
The DPPI/GDIP issues the renewal certificate within one month (Article 57(7)).
Non-use and cancellation of a Albanian trademark
The Chamber of Revocation and Invalidity decides requests for revocation and invalidity. A trademark can be revoked if it has not been genuinely used for five uninterrupted years, unless there are legitimate reasons (Article 48 and the revocation provisions).
Keep dated proof of use in Albania: invoices, packaging, advertising and website pages that show the mark with the goods or services.
How to check a trademark in Albania
Search the DPPI/GDIP trademark register and its bulletin for the filing, publication, registration and renewal dates.
Sources used
- Law No. 52/2025 of 3 July 2025 on Trademarks (Albania), English text on WIPO Lex: Articles 45, 46, 47, 48, 56 and 57.
- The DPPI/GDIP for decisions of the Council of Ministers, fees and forms.
Albania trademark FAQ
How long does a trademark last in Albania, and from when?
Ten years from the date of filing the application, renewable continuously for successive ten-year periods (Article 56). It counts from the filing date (Article 56).
When should I renew a Albanian trademark, and is there a grace period?
File the renewal request with the DPPI/GDIP within one year prior to the expiration date, with the signed form, the authorisation if a representative files, and the renewal fee. The DPPI/GDIP notifies the owner at least six months before expiry but is not liable if it does not (Article 57).
What is the opposition period in Albania?
An opposition can be filed with the Opposition Chamber within three months from the date of publication of the trademark application, by owners of earlier trademarks, licensees and others the Law names. The deadline cannot be extended. The applicant then has two months to submit observations (Articles 46 and 47).
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Albania?
The official fee is set by the the General Directorate of Industrial Property (DPPI/GDIP) of Albania and changes. We confirm the current fee for your classes and quote the full cost before filing.
Can a foreign company register a trademark in Albania?
Yes. A foreign company can register a trademark in Albania, normally through an Albanian representative. We arrange this.
Can I assign a Albanian trademark?
A trademark can be transferred and licensed, and the transfer or licence is recorded in the register with the stated duration, territory and type (the transfer and licence provisions).
Can a Albanian trademark be cancelled for non-use?
A trademark not put to genuine and effective use in Albania within an uninterrupted period of five years from registration, or whose use has been suspended for five uninterrupted years, is subject to the limitations and sanctions in the Law unless there are legitimate reasons. This includes revocation exposure and loss of the right to rely on it against others (Articles 20 and 48).
How can I check the status of a Albanian trademark?
Use the the General Directorate of Industrial Property (DPPI/GDIP) of Albania register and check the publication, registration and renewal dates.
Can I claim priority from my home country?
Priority from an earlier application is available, and exhibition priority runs for six months from the display date. The priority document and any translation are filed within three months (the priority provisions of the Law).
How do I change the owner's name or address?
Record the change with the the General Directorate of Industrial Property (DPPI/GDIP) of Albania so notices and renewal reminders reach the right address. Ask us for the current form.
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