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Variants of registering a trademark in Albania
Trademark in Albania entitles to the development of entrepreneurial activity, it protects the brand and the production of the businessman from copying by competitors, and also confirms the right to challenge new trademarks with similar or identical logos by the owner. Registration of TM in Albania is possible with the help of Law&Trust.
Our lawyers are fully acquainted with the jurisdiction of all European countries, which makes it possible to quickly issue trademark according to any of the three possible procedures.
- National. This system is suitable for those entrepreneurs or natural persons who require brand protection exclusively in Albania. In order to start business in neighboring countries, it is necessary to apply again to their national expert commissions.
- European or CTM. Registration in accordance with this procedure takes not much longer than the previous one, but allows to establish branches of the corporation in any state in Europe. Similar package of documents will be required for issuing, and the term of consideration is not more than 1 year.
- International. The registration system was created in accordance with the Madrid Protocol. This document unites 97 countries throughout all continents. The entrepreneur with the international type of TM has the right to freely extend business in the foregoing territories without signing additional agreements.
Stages of registering a brand name in Albania
The longest stage is the consideration of documentation by the expert commission, and it lasts for about a year, but it is impossible to accelerate it. The work of our lawyers is to collect complete package of documentation, as well as its verification and qualified translation.
1. Consultation. After application by the client and selecting the necessary registration system, he should provide us with the scan of his passport, signed application for registration of TM, as well as the power of attorney to represent his interests in any authorities.
2. Collection of documents. The lawyer conducts negotiations, correspondence, and personally visits all departments, from which statements and certificates are necessary. The specialist verifies their compliance with the registry and the correctness of the filling on the spot.
3. Translation. In Albania, English is used on a par with the state language, which simplifies the interpretation and reduces the preparation period. After the end of the process, the package shall be submitted to representatives of the Albanian expert commission.
Cost of registration of TM in Albania
The price depends on the number of items in the register of documentation and other factors, and you can clarify all the details, which influence the total cost of registration of trademark in Albania, during individual consultation. The conversation with the lawyer shall be carried out by phone or in chat. All documents shall be sent to e-mail.
