Summary

Designs and industrial models are protectable in Algeria through registration with the competent office. Designs and industrial models created prior to filing the application are deemed novel.

Once an application is filed it is examined as to the form only and is accorded a filing date immediately. The application is kept secret during the first year of the duration term unless the applicant requests publication. Applications are published in the Official Gazette after the elapse of first year of protection period or earlier upon the applicants request. No provision for filing opposition.

The total duration of a design registration is ten years as from the filing date of the application, divided into two terms, the first year and the succeeding nine years. Applicant must request the nine year extension either on filing or within the first year, otherwise the registration will expire. A grace period of six months is allowed.

Any infringement or unauthorized use of a registered design or industrial model is punishable under the current law.

Requirements

Design Applications

1. A simply signed power of attorney for each application.

2. Six identical copies of representations of the design or two specimens of the actual 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 six months from the filing date.

Patent & Design Annuities

1. A simply signed power of attorney for each application.

   (if we are not the agents on record)

2. The number and date of filing of the patent/ design.

3. The name, address, and nationality of the applicant.