Patent Filing Requirements
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Copy of the commercial register or the memorandum of association if the applicant is a company.
- Three copies of specifications, claims, and drawings in English with Arabic and French translations.
- Summary of the invention in English with Arabic translation (about 100 words).
- Priority document simply signed, if claimed.
- Deed of assignment document if the applicant is not the inventor.
Notes
Absolute novelty is required.
Required Documents for PCT National Phase Applications:
When entering the national phase in Algeria, all due annuities should be paid at the filing stage.
Lapsed Patent:
Late filing of annuities is possible within a grace period of six (6) months. The penalty fee, in this case, is equal to the fee of the lapsed annuity(ies).
It is possible to restore a lapsed patent application within one (1) year from the date of its expiry. In this case, the restoration fees, the penalty fees, and the annuity fee must be paid for each lapsed annuity.
Required Documents for PCT National Phase Applications:
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Specifications, claims, abstracts, and drawings with Arabic translation.
When entering the national phase in Algeria, all due annuities should be paid at the filing stage.
Lapsed Patent:
Late filing of annuities is possible within a grace period of six (6) months. The penalty fee, in this case, is equal to the fee of the lapsed annuity(ies).
It is possible to restore a lapsed patent application within one (1) year from the date of its expiry. In this case, the restoration fees, the penalty fees, and the annuity fee must be paid for each lapsed annuity.
Annuity Requirements
- No documents are required.
Patent Assignment
- Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic languages signed by the assignee notarised.
- Original or certified copy of the assignment agreement in French notarised.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent Merger
- Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic languages notarised.
- Original or certified copy the merger agreement in French notarised.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
- Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent Recordal of Change
- Simply signed power of attorney reflecting the change.
- Certificate of change notarised.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent License
- Power of attorney in French, English, and Arabic languages signed by the Licenser and the registered user.
- An approval from the Ministry must be obtained.
- Original or certified copy of the license agreement notarised.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.