Macedonia

Country code: MK

Location: Southeastern Europe

Area: 25,713 sq km

Population: 2,077,328 (est 2011.)

Capital: Skopje

Languages: Macedonian

Currency: Macedonian Denar

Religions: Macedonian Orthodox 67%, Muslim 30%, other 3%

Industries: food processing, beverages, textiles, chemicals, iron, steel, cement, energy, pharmaceuticals

Agriculture (products): grapes, tobacco, vegetables, fruits; milk, eggs

Exports (commodities): food, beverages, tobacco; textile, miscellaneous manufactures, iron and steel

Imports (commodities): machinery and equipment, chemicals, fuels; food products, automobiles

GDP: 9.17 billion USD (2010 est.)
GDP/p.c.: 9,400 USD (2010 est.)

Trademarks

Use of the mark: compulsory
Non-use period: 5 years after the registration date
Duration of protection: 10 years from the filing date of the last renewal date

Forms:

Power of attorney
Assignment declaration

Patents

Examination:
- patent – issued after a formal examination – valid for 20 years if the applicant submits evidence that the same patent was granted at the EPO or in other countries

Designs

Duration of protection: 5 years after the filing date