Overview
Algeria’s intellectual property system safeguards a broad range of assets, including trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. All applications and registrations are handled by the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property, which oversees formal and substantive procedures.
Compared to other jurisdictions, Algeria has a solid set of rules covering IP rights, coupled with an increasing awareness of the importance of protecting these assets. This environment provides local and foreign applicants with a structured process for securing protection.
International Conventions
Algeria is a contracting party to several international IP treaties, which align its system with global standards. These include:
• Paris Convention
• Madrid Protocol
• Berne Convention
• Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
• TRIPS Agreement
This information does not constitute legal advice; it is for informational purposes only.