Montenegro’s accession to the London Agreement – 1 August 2025

[28/08/2025]

On 9 April 2025, Montenegro acceded to the London Agreement, becoming the 23rd contracting state to the Agreement.

Thus, for European patents granted with effect for Montenegro on or after 1 August 2025:

  • If the patent is granted in English (or if an English translation is provided), a Montenegrin translation is no longer required.
  • Only the claims must still be translated into Montenegrin.

These new provisions will reduce translation costs for European patents.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about protecting your inventions in this country.