Patent Filing in Albania
File your PCT national phase application in Albania with the General Directorate of Industrial Property (GDIP), Albania (national protection AL; for a European patent designation refer to EP) through AnalystIP, within 31 months from the priority date. Every requirement below is taken from the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide and kept up to date by our team.
When is your national phase deadline in Albania?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Albania: key facts
The Office permits reinstatement of rights under the 'due care' criterion, with a fee of 7,000 ALL.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Albania
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated December 12, 2025). Amounts in ALL. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee (patents) | ALL 7,000 | |
| Filing fee (utility models) | ALL 6,000 |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
Under PCT Article 22(3): 31 months from the priority date. Under PCT Article 39(1)(b): 31 months from the priority date.
Also available through the European Patent Office (31 months).
Translation
Under PCT Article 22: claims (if amended, as amended only). Under PCT Article 39(1): claims (if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the international preliminary examination report).
Late entry and reinstatement
The Office permits reinstatement of rights under the 'due care' criterion, with a fee of 7,000 ALL. The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office under the 'due care' criterion, and accepts requests for restoration of the right of priority, also under 'due care'.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant does not reside in Albania or is not a legal entity established under Albanian law. Any patent agent registered to practise before the Office may act as agent.
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant does not reside in Albania or is not a legal entity established under Albanian law.
- Name of the inventor, if not indicated in the Request part of the international application. May be satisfied by a declaration made under PCT Rule 4.17.
- Declaration of the applicant's right to the invention, if someone other than the inventor applies. May be satisfied by a declaration made under PCT Rule 4.17.
- Any document relating to a transfer or assignment of the right to the application. May be satisfied by a declaration made under PCT Rule 4.17.
Other information
- If special requirements are not met within the PCT Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office will invite the applicant to comply within two months of the invitation.
- Color drawings: refer to the Office.
- A copy of the international application is not required in particular circumstances.
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated December 12, 2025).
Patent filing in Albania: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Albania?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Albania after the deadline?
The Office permits reinstatement of rights under the 'due care' criterion, with a fee of 7,000 ALL. The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office under the 'due care' criterion, and accepts requests for restoration of the right of priority, also under 'due care'.
In which language must the application be filed in Albania?
Albanian. Under PCT Article 22: claims (if amended, as amended only). Under PCT Article 39(1): claims (if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the international preliminary examination report).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Albania?
Required if the applicant does not reside in Albania or is not a legal entity established under Albanian law. Any patent agent registered to practise before the Office may act as agent.
Are there official fee reductions in Albania?
None
How much does patent filing in Albania cost?
The cost is the official fees of the patent office plus professional fees. The standard official fees from WIPO are listed on this page; the calculator works out the exact official fees for your application (pages, claims, applicant type) after a quick email check, and our team sends a full quote on request.
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