Minister of Finance and Economy, Anila Denaj, announced on Sunday that, 500 applications for registration of Albanian trademarks have been filed in the first 6 months of 2021, from 347 in the same period last year.

During 2020 there were 745 applications.

Raising awareness of local entities and information on importance of registration of patents, models, trademarks and services, industrial designs, geographical indications, etc., are crucial for the development of a healthy market.

In order to identify and promote trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications “Made in Albania,” the General Directorate of Industrial Property held an informative meeting with artisan businesses in the area of Shkodra, Lezha, Zadrima, Fishta and Vau i Dejes. /a.a/sm/