Albania (AL)

As Office of a Designated Contracting Party

Republication	The Office does not republish notifications of international registration, subsequent designation or renewal received from the International Bureau.
Examination Procedure	Absolute grounds.
Opposition Procedure	Three months from the date of publication in the WIPO Gazette (non-extendable).
Time Limit for Responding to Provisional Refusal	Three months from date of issue of the provisional refusal (non-extendable).
Administrative and judicial remedies in case of refusal issued by the Office	Law No. 9947 of 07.07.2008 on Industrial Property Article 152 - Opposition of a Published TM Article 155 - Appealing a Decision Article 167 - Procedures for Violation of Rights Article 175 - International registration of Marks

Last updated on: 06 September 2012