The American Chamber of Commerce in Albania and the General Directorate of Industrial Property have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing awareness and strengthening the capacity of member businesses in the area of industrial property. The agreement was signed by AmCham’s Executive Director, Mr. Neritan Mullaj, and the Acting Director General of GDIP, Ms. Maria Solis Kapidani.
This collaboration is the result of a joint approach to supporting businesses in the process of identifying, protecting, and promoting their innovation-related assets.
In an increasingly competitive market, industrial property rights — including trademarks, invention patents, and utility models — have become strategic assets for every enterprise. Recognizing the importance of preserving these assets, AmCham and GDIP will align their efforts through this agreement to provide more information, practical support, and development opportunities for Albanian businesses.
The agreement foresees a series of concrete actions, including the provision of technical consultancy by GDIP experts for AmCham member companies, the organization of professional training and informative sessions on topics related to industrial property, as well as joint roundtable discussions with market actors to explore challenges and opportunities in this field. The agreement will also promote joint projects to help enterprises understand the importance of registering and legally protecting their innovations.
