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Trademark - 10 years - Timeframe 12 months

1.        Simply signed power of attorney for each application showing name and title of signatory

2.        List of goods protected and classes covered. (N.cl. 10e) Multiple class applications are acceptable. Detailed class headings are acceptable

3.        Translation of the mark, if any

4.        Details of home/ foreign registration, if any

5.        Certified copy of priority documents, if claimed

Collective or Certification Mark - 10 years
1-5.    Same as above

6.        Certified copy of byelaw of the association governing use of mark

Renewal - 10 years

1.        Simply signed power of attorney for each application showing name and title of signatory

2.        Proof of use required or a declaration that the mark is in use during the last year's validity

Assignment / License / Merger

1.        Simply signed power of attorney for each application showing name and title of signatory

2.        Legalized deed of Assignment / License signed by both parties / Merger

3.        Original registration or last renewal certificate for endorsement

Change of Name or Address

1.        Simply signed power of attorney for each application showing name and title of signatory

2.        Notarized certificate of change of name or address showing date of change

3.        List of TMs concerned

Patent - Paris Convention - 20 years

1.        Simply signed power of attorney for each application showing name and title of signatory

2.        Four copies of specification, claims, drawings and abstract in French with Arabic translation

3.        Deed of assignment of priority rights from the inventor, if any

4.        Certified copy of priority documents, if claimed

PCT - 20 years
                1-3.    Same as above

4.        A copy of PCT application with attachment showing Algeria as a designated country (form 101)

5.        WIPO IB advice of receipt of priority document (form 304)

6.        A copy of PCT Publication

7.        A copy of search report

8.        A copy of International Preliminary Report on Patentability

9.        Priority within 31 months

Annuities

1.        Simply signed power of attorney for each application showing name and title of signatory

2.        Details of patent concerned

        Assignment / License / Merger/ Change of Name or Address
Same as for TMs
Design - 1 year

1.        Simply signed power of attorney for each application showing name and title of signatory

2.        Six identical copies of the design

3.        Description of the design. Pictures can supersede description

4.        Single application can cover several designs

5.        Certified copy of priority documents, if claimed

6.        Renewal is for a term of 9 years

       Assignment / License / Merger/ Change of Name or Address
Same as for TMs
Copyright
                        Protection is covered without filing requirements and is 50 years after death of author
Domain Name - 1 year

1.        Simply signed power of attorney for each application showing name and title of signatory

2.        Signed and stamped French application form

3.        Copy of trademark registration certificate, or certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial

          register

4.        Renewal is for one year

 
 
Remarks

1.        Legalization is by Algerian Consulate

2.        Same registered address should be used in any new application or recording

3.        A trademark is subject to cancellation if not used for three continuous years by court action

4.        No provision for opposition of published TM application or patents

5.        Translation charges of list of goods, patent specification, claims etc. are charged once when these cover

          more than one country


 

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