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Algerian Trademark Law

Multi-Class Filing System.
Classification of goods / services - Nice Classification 10th Edition.
Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention.
International filing under Madrid Agreement - Yes.
International filing under Madrid Protocol - No.
Protection Term - 10 years from filing date.
Examination - Substantive.
Opposition Period - No opposition system.
Use - a registered mark may be subject to cancellation action by interested parties if it has not been used for 3 consecutive years.
Renewal – Can be done 12 months before expiry of registration.
Renewal Term - 10 years.
Grace period for non-payment of renewal fees after expiry is 6 months with penalty.

Power of attorney simply signed.
Certified copy of the priority document if claimed.

Power of attorney simply signed (for each application).
Declaration of use.

Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic languages, simply signed by the assignee.
Original or certified copy of the assignment agreement in French.

Power of attorney simply signed.
Original or certified copy of the merger agreement in French.

Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic languages, simply signed by the licensee and the Licensor.
Original or certified copy of the license agreement.

Simply signed power of attorney showing the change.
Certificate of change of name notarized.

Algerian Patent Law.

Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within 12 months from the first filing date.
Member of PCT and Paris Convention.
Term of protection - 20 years.
Annuities - to be paid every year counting from the filing date.
Late payment of the annuity fees is allowed within 6 months with penalty.

Power of attorney simply signed.
3 copies of the specifications, claims, and drawings in French, English, and Arabic.
Deed of assignment signed by the inventor if applicant is not the inventor.
Summary of the invention in English together with Arabic translation.
Priority document if claimed.

a simply signed power of attorney.
the applicant’s details including full name, nationality, legal status and physical address or, if it is a company, its Certificate of Incorporation.
Copy of the international publication.
Two copies of the specification and claims and drawings in Arabic.
Copy of the international search report.
Copy of the international preliminary examination report, if any.
Deed of Assignment, if the applicant is not the inventor.

No documents required.

Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic languages signed by the assignee and notarized.
Original or certified copy of the assignment agreement in French.

Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic languages notarized.
Original or certified copy the merger agreement in French.

Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic languages signed by both parties.
Original or certified copy of the license agreement.

Power of attorney, signed and showing the change.
Certificate of change notarized.

Algerian Design Law.

Priority can be claimed under Paris Convention within 6 months from the first filing date.
Member of Paris Convention.
Term of protection - 10 years.
All annuities are paid at the filing stage.

Power of Attorney, simply signed.
Certified copy of the priority document if claimed.
Six identical copies of the design.
Summary description of the design in French.
Name, business nature (if any), nationality, and address of the applicant.

No documents required.

Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic signed by the assignee notarised.
Original or certified copy of the deed of assignment in French.

Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic languages notarised.
Original or certified copy of the merger agreement in French.

Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic signed by the licensee notarised.
Original or certified copy the license agreement in French notarised.

Signed power of attorney showing the change.
Certificate of change notarised.

Trademark Registration Process

Learn more about the process

Trademark Review

Your lawyers will help you to review the trademark(s) to be registered and advise you of the best protection approach according to the country laws and requirements.

Trademark Classification

With the knowledge of your goods/services, your lawyers will assist you with identifying the most appropriate international class for your trademark.

Trademark Search

Although not mandatory, a trademark clearance search should be conducted to establish if your trademark can be registered and used in the market.

Filing

Your lawyers will submit your application for registration after reviewing and confirming that all formal requirements by the respective IPO have been met.

Examination

At this stage, the IPO will examine whether your trademark fulfills the requirements of the applicable trademark law.

Publication

After the examination process, the trademark is published and third parties may submit an opposition against it being registered. Your lawyers' role is to address and respond to any oppositions and ensure that your trademark proceeds to registration.

Registration

After the opposition period, your trademark is registered and a certificate of registration is issued.

Watch Service

Registration of the trademark is just the beginning, there is need for vigilance in the market. Your lawyers help you lookout for potential infringement through our trademark watch service.

Renewal

Trademark registration is valid for a specific period of years after which it has to be renewed, 10 years in most jurisdictions with a few exceptions. We got you covered.

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IP Office

Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) Ministry of Industry and Mines.

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