National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Albania
IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register
| Contracting state | Albania | |
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1 Transfer of rights by transaction (e.g. sale, merger, transfer of title) or by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
Written request by the patent proprietor Original or duly certified copy of the official document recording the transfer of rights Art. 44 to 50 PL |
as under 1. |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business in Albania must appoint a representative authorised to act before the GDIP. Art. 195(2) PL |
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3Must a form be used? |
Yes |
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4Special fee payable? |
ALL 5 000 |
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5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Transfer of rights and licences Entries in the register have legal effect. Art. 32(2) PL |
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6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
No |
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7Special features |
Documents not drafted in Albanian must be accompanied by a translation. |