Algeria (DZ)

Read term notes
Current term: 20 Years
From: Date of Application
Discontinuity Dates: No
Term Notes: Certificates of addition are granted for the unexpired term of the principal patent or certificate.
Extension Possible: No

Member of PCT: Yes (08/03/2000)
Region: None
Country Notes: Algeria ratified the PCT on 08/12/1999 and became the 105th contracting state, bound by Chapter II of the PCT on 08/03/2000.

Current Law: Legislative Decree No. 93-17 concerning the Protection of Inventions
Effective From: 07/12/1993
Current Rules: --
Effective From: --
Law Notes: Patents of invention and certificates of addition are available. Utility models can be registered.

28/02/2004 UPDATE: Algeria has commenced amending all its existing IP laws to conform to the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.


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