Trademarks: Algeria
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention and Madrid Agreement.
Classification : Nice Classification (Classes 1-45) – Multi Class Filing.
What is Registrable : Trademarks & Service Marks.
Priority Under Paris Convention : Yes
Examination : Yes - Trademark applications are examined as to their registrability against prior registrations.
Publication : Yes - after registration.
Opposition : There are NO provisions for oppositions.
Time Frame until Registration : 4 months.
Registration Term : 10 Years.
Renewal Term : 10 Years.
Grace Period for Renewals : Six months with payment of fine.
Use Requirement : Use is required for maintaining the registration in force during the first year of protection.
Cancellation : Cancellation action relies on establishing sufficient grounds that the trademark in question has not actually been used seriously for a period of three years after filing, or if use stops for over three years.
Assignments - Must Assignments be recorded ? NO
Can pending applications be Assigned? Yes
Licenses - Must Licenses be recorded ? No
Can pending application be Licensed ? Yes
Filing Requirements
Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- A simply signed power of attorney (per application) in French.
- Fifteen prints of the mark.
- The list of goods to be covered by the application.
- Number and date of home registration (if any).
- Name, address, nationality, and profession or nature of business of the Applicant.
- A Certified copy of the priority document (if claimed) can be submitted later.
Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- A simply signed power of attorney for each application.
- Fifteen prints of mark.
- Number and date of the registered trademark/service mark.
- 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.
- Name, address, nationality and profession or nature of business of the assignee.
- Number and date of registered trademark/service mark.
License Recordal Requirements
- A simply signed power of attorney by the licensee.
- A legalized license agreement executed by both parties.
- Name, address, nationality and profession or nature of business of the licensee.
Change of Name/Address Requirements
- A simply signed power of attorney.
- A legalized certificate of the change of name or address.
- Number and date of registered trademark/service mark.