ALGERIA

Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.

trade mark information

Types of Trade Mark

Substantive with or without priority claims.

Classification

Multi-Class; Nice Classification;
Goods and services can be registered.

International Arrangements

Paris Convention priority can be claimed.

Renewal

10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter.  6 month grace period on payment of late fine.

Use Provisions

Applicant must prove use during the last year of validity.

Mark can be struck off the register, if non-use for a continuous period of 3 years can be proven.

Patent information

Substantive with or without priority claims;
PCT national phase.

Types of Patent

20 years from the effective filing date.

International Arrangements

Duration

Paris Convention priority can be claimed.

Renewal

Renewal fees are payable annually in advance, on the first and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date.

design information

Types of Design

Substantive with or without priority claims

International Arrangements

Paris Convention priority can be claimed.

Duration

Designs are registered for an inextensible term of 10 years from the filing date.

Renewal

No annuities are payable.  A fee to maintain the design for the full term is included in the filing fee.

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