Albania

PATENT ANNUITIES

Patent annuities are payable from the 1st year counting from the date of filing in Albania, and are paid in advance.

Patents are valid 20 years from the date of filing.

Grace period: 6 months in which the official fees are increased by 50%.

Supplementary Protection Certificates can be obtained and are valid up to five years.

A Power-of-Attorney is not required for payment of patent annuities.