Filing Requirements:

Trademarks: Algeria

Trademark/Service Mark Applications:

  1. A simply signed power of attorney for each application. (power Form)
  2. A printing block not exceeding 9 centimeters and fifteen prints of the mark.
  3. The list of the goods to be covered by the application.
  4. The number and date of home registration, if any.
  5. The name, address, nationality, and profession or nature of business of the applicant.
  6. A certified copy of the priority document must be submitted within a period of six months in case it is claimed.

Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Registrations:

  1. A simply signed of attorney for each application.
  2. A printing block not exceeding 9 centimeters and fifteen prints of the mark.
  3. The number and date of the registered trademark/service mark.
  4. The name, address, and nationality of the applicant.

Assignment Applications:

  1. A simply signed power of attorney by the assignee.
  2. A duly legalized deed of assignment signed by the assignor and the assignee.
  3. The name, address, nationality, and profession or nature of business of the assignee.
  4. The number and date of registered trademark/service mark.

Change of Name/Address Applications:

  1.  Power of attorney simply signed.

  2. Certificate of change of name duly legalized up to the Algerian Consulate.

  3. Number and date of the registered trademark

General Information:

Classification of Goods / services : International classification from 1-45 .

Claiming priority under Paris Convention: yes

Registrable: Trademarks, service marks.

Time from filing to registration : 4 months.

Registration Duration : 10 years from filing date.

Renewal Duration : 10 years.

Publication : After registration, in the Bulletin de la Propriete Industrielle.

Opposition Period :  Is not available.

Cancellation action.

Use : Non-use for 1 year following the filing date makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation ; intent-to-use applications may be filed in Algeria, but are not required or necessary.

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