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
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The information provided for in the brochure reflects the situation at national level in January 2024. In contrast, the finance related information shows the status in January 2026. Please verify the information with the national offices concerned by not least using the information on the respective websites. |
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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. |