Patents: Algeria
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention & PCT.
Novelty Requirements : Yes – only locally
Claiming priority : Yes – based on Paris Convention
Examination : Patents are examined as to unity and form only. There is no examination as to the novelty of the invention.
Protection Period : 20 Years from filing date
Publication : Yes – in the Official Gazette
Annuity Payments : Annually starting from filing date
Grace period for Annuity payments : 6 months with fines.
Compulsory Licensing : Yes – due to lack of use for 3 years
Working or nominal working of Patents/Inventions : Yes
Filing Requirements
Patent Filing Requirements
- A simply signed power of attorney for each application.
- The name, address, nationality, and profession or nature of business of the applicant and the inventor.
- A simply signed deed of assignment if the applicant is not the inventor.
- A summary of the invention in French and Arabic (about 100 words).
- Three copies of the specification and claims in French and Arabic.
- Three sets of the formal drawings, if any.
- A certified copy of the priority document for a convention application.
Patent Annuities
- A simply signed power of attorney for each application.
- The number and date of filing of the patent / design.
- The name, address, and nationality of the applicant.
Assignment Recordal Requirements
- A simply signed power of attorney by the assignee.
- A duly legalized deed of assignment signed by the assignor and the assignee.
- The name, address, nationality, and profession or nature of business of the assignee.
- The number and date of registered patent.
License Recordal Requirements
- A simply signed power of attorney by the licensee.
- A legalized license agreement executed by both parties.
- The name, address, nationality, and profession or nature of business of the licensee.