Algeria: Design

Industrial design protection in Algeria is also handled by the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property. This protection covers the outward appearance of a product.

Once registered, an industrial design is generally valid for an initial term of 1  year, subject to a renewal period of 9 years. Applicant details must be accurately submitted, and substantive examination of the design is assessed.

• A formal application, including representations of the design, is required.
Owners of registered designs gain exclusive rights to prevent unauthorized production or sale of identical or similar designs in Algeria.