Country: ALGERIA
Strategic Hub:
Algeria is a critical gateway between Europe and Africa, boasting the largest landmass on the continent and significant energy reserves. It serves as a strategic Mediterranean hub for industrial investment, infrastructure, and the growing North African consumer market.
Regulatory Body:
Intellectual Property and industrial rights are managed by the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI). For copyright and neighboring rights, the authority is the National Office of Copyright and Related Rights (ONDA).
International Standing:
Algeria is an active member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and has been a long-standing member of the Madrid System (both the Agreement and the Protocol). This allows international businesses to secure trademark protection in Algeria with high efficiency through a single global application.
Member of PCT ?
YES
Can Convention priority be claimed ?
Yes
Patent Search
YES
Novelty requirement
Yes-Worldwide
Deadline for filing supporting documents
Does the invention specification have to be translated for filing
Yes, English with Arabic and French.
Required Documents
Copy of international publication
Copy of international search report (ISR)
Copy of international preliminary examination report (if available)
Title in French
2 copies of the specifications in Arabic
2 sets of drawings
ISR in Arabic
Examination
As to form, novelty, inventiveness, industrial applicability, unity and compliance
Publication
Opposition
N/A
Duration
20 years from the international filing date
Compulsory Licensing
Annuities
Due annually on the anniversary of the international filing date and payable prior to grant. Grace period of 6 months for late payment with a surcharge
Assignment
Trademark Search
Not Mandatory- Possible for word and device marks.
Trademark Filing
Single/Multi-Class Jurisdiction
Multiclass - a separate application for each class
Can services be registered
YES
Can convention priority be claimed
YES
Is the international classification
Yes - 11th addition
Documentation and information required to file
Power of Attorney simply signed for each application in French.
Certified copy of the priority document, if priority is claimed.
The name, address, and nationality of the applicant.
A list of the goods/services to be covered by the application, along with the classes of interest.
Opposition period after publication
N/A
Validity
Change of name or address
Documentation and information required to file the recordal of change of name or address
Power of Attorney simply signed in the new name/address.
A certificate issued by the competent authorities evidencing the changes duly notarized with French translation.
Treaties and conventions
WIPO Convention, Brussels Convention, Trademark Law Treaty, Berne Convention, Paris Convention, Rome Convention, WIPO Copyright Treaty, WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, Patent Cooperation Treaty, Madrid Protocol, Nice Agreement, Patent Law Treaty, Budapest Treaty, World Intellectual Property Organization, World Trade Organization, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), GCC Patent Law.
Member of LOCARNO CLASSIFICATION
Yes
Can Convention priority be claimed:
Novelty Requirement
Patent search
Applicable on prior similar designs.
Deadline for filing supporting documents:
Multiple designs
Admissible
Required Documents:
1. A simply signed Power of Attorney for each application.
2. Seven identical copies of the representations of the design. Pictures of the design are requested instead of the short description of the design.
3. A certified copy of the priority document for a convention application to be lodged within two months from the filing date, if claimed.
4. An explanatory legend explaining the novelty of the design and figures/pictures of each design.
5. The date of signature of the POA should be included in the filing document, accordingly, the filing will not be possible without the original POA document.
6. The French translation of the priority document.
Publication
Opposition
Duration
10 year from filing date
Compulsory licensing.:
Annuities:
Renewal allowed for one term of 9 years within one year from the expiry date or 6 months after expiry date with surcharge.
Assignment:
Power of Attorney simply signed by the assignee.
Deed of assignment signed by both parties duly notarized.
Merger:
Power of Attorney simply signed.
Certificate of merger / mortgage duly legalized notarized.
Name / Address:
Power of Attorney simply signed in the new name/address.
Certificate issued by the competent authorities evidencing the changes duly notarized
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