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Trademark registration in Algeria

To register a trademark in Algeria, file with the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) or designate Algeria through the Madrid System. Applicants based abroad must use a local representative. INAPI examines earlier marks ex officio, and the law provides no pre-registration opposition; marks are published only after registration.

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Trademark registration in Algeria

Five questions first

Which route?File directly with INAPI if you only need Algeria and have no home filing to rely on; designate Algeria through Madrid if you already have a home application or registration and want several countries.Details ↓What do I need?The applicant's name and address, an original power of attorney for a local representative, the mark (in colour if colours are claimed) and goods or services listed under the Nice Classification.Details ↓How are official fees charged?DZD 15,000 per application including 1 class, DZD 2,000 each for the 2nd and 3rd classes, DZD 5,000 for each class from the 4th, plus 19% VAT. Service fees are quoted after you submit the order.Details ↓How long does it take?INAPI publishes no average times; recent bulletins suggest about 14–17 months from filing to publication of the registration (estimate). Madrid refusal period: 12 months from offices of origin party to both Madrid treaties (e.g. China), otherwise 18 months.Details ↓What are the main risks?INAPI refuses on earlier marks ex officio and there is no opposition procedure; renewals need proof of use; after 3 consecutive years of non-use, a court can revoke the mark.Details ↓
Key facts

Trademarks in Algeria: key facts

OfficeAlgerian National Institute of Industrial Property (Institut National Algérien de la Propriété Industrielle, INAPI). Website and search links: IP Toolbox.
LawOrdinance No. 03-06 of 19 July 2003 on trademarks; Executive Decree No. 05-277 of 2 August 2005 (filing and registration procedure)
Madrid SystemParty to the Madrid Protocol (in force for Algeria since 31 October 2015); the refusal period is 12 months if your office of origin is party to both the Madrid Agreement and the Protocol (e.g. China), otherwise the 18 months Algeria has declared
Foreign applicantsMust appoint an Algerian representative (mandataire) approved by the industrial property authority and file a signed and dated original power of attorney
Multi-class applicationsAllowed, under the Nice Classification; fees are charged per application including the first class, plus a fee for each of the 2nd and 3rd classes and a higher fee for each class from the 4th
Scope of examinationFormal examination, then substantive examination covering absolute grounds such as distinctiveness and earlier marks, which INAPI searches ex officio
OppositionThe law provides no pre-registration opposition; marks are published in the Official Industrial Property Bulletin (BOPI) only after registration
Response periods (statutory)2 months to remedy formal deficiencies and 2 months to respond to a refusal; each can be extended once by the same period where necessary
Priority (statutory)Paris Convention, 6 months; declare it at filing and file the certified copy of the earlier application within 3 months of filing
Term and renewal (statutory)10 years from the filing date, renewable; renew in the 6 months before expiry or in the 6-month grace period after it, with proof of use
Non-use (statutory)If a mark has not been seriously used for 3 consecutive years without a valid reason, an interested party can ask the court to revoke it
Filing before use (statutory)A mark used in Algeria must be registered or the subject of a pending application
Official filing feesDZD 15,000 (no colour claim, 1 class included), DZD 2,000 each for the 2nd and 3rd classes and DZD 5,000 for each class from the 4th; amounts exclude tax, with 19% VAT added (2026 Finance Law)

Checked on 2026-10-06; general information only — the office's published rules and fees prevail.

Which route

Direct filing or a Madrid designation

Both routes lead to protection in Algeria. They differ in prerequisites, whether you must appoint a local representative first, fee structure and dependency risk. INAPI examines Madrid designations of Algeria ex officio to the same standard as direct applications, including earlier marks.

ItemDirect filing with INAPIMadrid designation of Algeria
PrerequisiteNoneA basic application or registration at your office of origin
Official feesDZD 15,000 per application including 1 class, with extra classes charged and 19% VAT added; paid in full at filingBasic fee paid to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) plus the standard CHF 100 complementary fee for Algeria (and a supplementary fee for more than 3 classes); Algeria has not declared an individual fee. See the WIPO fee calculator
Local representativeRequired from filing for applicants based abroadNot needed to file; required when an INAPI refusal has to be answered
Examination and deadlinesINAPI examines absolute grounds and earlier marks; 2 months each to remedy deficiencies or respond, extendable onceSame examination; INAPI must notify any refusal within 12 months (offices of origin party to both Madrid treaties, e.g. China) or 18 months (other offices of origin), with 2 months to respond, extendable once
PublicationIn the BOPI after registrationNot in the BOPI; published in WIPO's Gazette of International Marks
Dependency riskNoneIf the basic application or registration is refused or cancelled within 5 years, the Algerian designation falls with it
Best forYou only need Algeria; you have no home filing to rely on; you need flexibility to adjust the goodsYou already have a home filing and want protection in several countries

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What to prepare

Documents checklist

For a direct application to INAPI, prepare the following information and documents. Signed documents other than the power of attorney are provided as your representative instructs.

Applicant

  • Name (for a company, its registered name, in Latin script) and full address
  • Individuals and companies can both apply

Representative and power of attorney

  • Applicants domiciled abroad must appoint a representative (mandataire) on the list approved by the Algerian industrial property authority
  • An original power of attorney, signed and dated, naming the representative and its address; unless otherwise agreed, it covers all proceedings and the receipt of notifications

The mark

  • Word marks: the wording
  • Figurative or combined marks: a clear representation that fits within the box on the application form
  • If colours are claimed, a colour representation; the filing fee is then charged at the colour-claim rate

Goods and services

  • A clear and complete list under the Nice Classification; one application can cover several classes
  • INAPI's bulletin publishes goods and services in French, so prepare the list in French
  • Clerical errors can be corrected after filing and before registration

Priority (if any)

  • Earlier application filed abroad: priority can be claimed within 6 months; declare it at filing and file the certified copy of the earlier application within 3 months of filing
  • A priority claim fee is payable

The representative completes the application in INAPI's online system, prints and signs 3 copies of the form and files them at INAPI's head office in Algiers or the nearest branch; official fees are paid into INAPI's account at CNEP bank, or by cheque directly to INAPI.

How long

Process and timeline

Example: a direct application to INAPI with no refusal during examination.

  1. Step 1

    Clearance search (recommended)

    Search INAPI's database and Madrid designations of Algeria; INAPI also offers a paid official search, with a report promised within 48 hours

  2. Step 2

    Filing and fees

    The representative completes the online form and files the paper copies, obtaining a filing number and date

  3. Step 3

    Formal examination

    Deficiencies must be remedied within 2 months, extendable once (statutory)

  4. Step 4

    Substantive examination

    Absolute grounds and earlier marks are examined; a refusal must be answered within 2 months, extendable once (statutory)

  5. Step 5

    Registration and publication

    The mark is registered, a certificate issued and the registration published in the BOPI; about 14–17 months from filing to publication (estimate, based on recent INAPI bulletins)

INAPI publishes no average examination times. The estimate above is based on two INAPI trademark bulletins (January and August 2026): most registrations listed had filing dates 14–17 months before publication. The law provides no pre-registration opposition and publication follows registration, so there is no opposition period.

How to read the periods: "statutory" = set by law; "official statistics" = averages published by the office; "estimate" = typical cases. Actual timing varies.

How much

Official fees

Official fees are charged per application (including the first class) plus per class: DZD 2,000 each for the 2nd and 3rd classes and DZD 5,000 for each class from the 4th; if colours are claimed, the base fee per application is DZD 16,000. The filing fee includes publication and is paid in full at filing; nothing more is due on registration. The table below shows the amounts excluding tax published by INAPI under the 2026 Finance Law; since 29 March 2024, INAPI has added 19% VAT.

ItemChargedAmount
Paid on filing
Filing and publication fee (no colour claim, first class included; excluding 19% VAT)Per application15,000 DZD
Class fee: second and third class, each (excluding VAT)Each additional class2,000 DZD
Class fee: each class from the fourth (due when more than three classes are claimed; excluding VAT)Each class from the fourth5,000 DZD
Payable when applicable
Filing and publication fee with colour claim (replaces the line above, first class included; excluding VAT)Per application16,000 DZD
Priority claim fee (when priority is claimed; excluding VAT)Per application5,000 DZD
Renewal and publication fee with colour claim (replaces the line above, first class included; excluding VAT)Per application25,000 DZD
Keeping the registration
Renewal and publication fee (every 10 years, no colour claim, first class included; excluding VAT)Per application20,000 DZD
Renewal class fee: second and third class, each (excluding VAT)Each additional class2,000 DZD
Renewal class fee: each class from the fourth (due when more than three classes are renewed; excluding VAT)Each class from the fourth5,000 DZD
Late renewal surcharge (renewal within the 6-month grace period after expiry, on top of the renewal fee; excluding VAT)Per application1,000 DZD
Other
Recordal of assignment, licence or transfer by succession (first mark; excluding VAT)Per application5,000 DZD
Recordal: each additional mark in the same request (excluding VAT)Per item400 DZD

Source: Institut National Algérien de la Propriété Industrielle (INAPI), Taxes relatives aux Marques et Marques collectives · current fees in force since 2026-01-01 · checked on 2026-10-07 · The Bank of China publishes no rate for this currency, so fees are shown in the original currency only

Official fees are as published by the office; the service fee is quoted by an agent after you submit, and you pay only after accepting the quote.

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Example: with no colour claim and 3 classes, the official filing fee is 15,000 + 2 × 2,000 = DZD 19,000, or DZD 22,610 with 19% VAT.

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Watch out

Rules specific to Algeria and common refusals

These are common issues in Algerian applications, along with Algeria-specific rules that are easy to overlook.

No opposition procedure: INAPI checks earlier marks itself

INAPI searches ex officio and refuses marks identical or similar to earlier applications and registrations, including earlier marks that expired less than 1 year before (3 years for collective marks). The earlier owner's written consent is taken into account. The law provides no pre-registration opposition, so third parties can only ask the court to invalidate a mark after registration; a clearance search before filing is therefore especially important.

Renewal requires proof of use

A renewal request must include evidence proving, or making it credible, that the mark was used in the year before expiry, and INAPI's list of renewal documents includes a declaration of use. Renewal cannot change the mark or extend the goods or services; any change needs a new application. A mark left unused for long will run into trouble at renewal.

Revocation after 3 consecutive years of non-use

The ordinance sets a 3-year non-use period, shorter than the 5 years common elsewhere. An interested party can ask the court to revoke the mark; if serious circumstances are shown before the period ends, it can be extended by up to 2 years. Use by a licensee counts as use by the owner, and licence agreements must be recorded with INAPI.

File before you use the mark in Algeria

The ordinance requires a mark used in Algeria to be registered or the subject of an application, and goods sold or services provided in Algeria must in principle bear a mark. Breaches are punishable by 1 month to 1 year in prison and a fine of DZD 500,000 to 2,000,000, or either. File before entering the Algerian market.

Against copycat filings, only the courts, within 5 years

Invalidation must be sought from the court within 5 years of registration, with no time limit for bad-faith registrations. A mark well known in Algeria can block others from registering an identical or similar sign, or its translation, for identical or similar goods.

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After registration

Keeping the registration

An Algerian registration needs no periodic declarations of use, but renewal requires proof of use, and 3 consecutive years of non-use can lead to revocation.

WhenWhat to doOfficial fee
Throughout the registrationKeep using the mark seriously in Algeria and keep evidence; after 3 consecutive years of non-use, an interested party can ask the court to revoke itNone
Within 6 months before expiry, then every 10 yearsRenew, with proof of use in the year before expiry; the mark cannot be changed nor the goods or services extendedDZD 20,000 (no colour claim, 1 class included), DZD 2,000 each for the 2nd and 3rd classes, DZD 5,000 for each class from the 4th, plus VAT
Within 6 months after expiryRenew in the grace periodThe renewal fee plus a DZD 1,000 late fee
Any timeRecord an assignment or licence, which is effective against third parties only once recordedDZD 5,000 per mark, plus DZD 400 for each additional mark in the same request

E-commerce brand registries usually also require a registered or pending trademark.

FAQ

Trademark registration in Algeria

How much does an Algerian trademark cost?

Under the rates INAPI publishes under the 2026 Finance Law: DZD 15,000 per application (no colour claim, 1 class included), DZD 2,000 each for the 2nd and 3rd classes and DZD 5,000 for each class from the 4th; with a colour claim, the base fee is DZD 16,000. These amounts exclude tax, and 19% VAT is added: 3 classes cost DZD 19,000, or DZD 22,610 with VAT. Everything is paid at filing, with no separate registration fee. Service fees are quoted by the agent after you submit the order; you pay only after accepting the quote.

How long does Algerian trademark registration take?

INAPI publishes no average times. INAPI's 2026 trademark bulletins show that most registrations listed were filed 14–17 months before publication, which can serve as a guide (estimate). A refusal during examination must be answered within 2 months, extendable once, which makes the process longer. For Madrid designations, INAPI must notify any refusal within 12 months if your office of origin is party to both the Madrid Agreement and the Protocol (e.g. China), otherwise within 18 months.

Is there a trademark opposition procedure in Algeria?

No. The law provides no pre-registration opposition, and marks are published in the BOPI only after registration. INAPI searches earlier marks ex officio during substantive examination and refuses marks identical or similar to earlier applications or registrations. If someone else's mark is already registered, you can only ask the court to invalidate it or revoke it for non-use.

Does a foreign company need an Algerian representative?

For a direct application, yes. Applicants domiciled abroad must appoint a representative on the list approved by the Algerian industrial property authority and file a signed and dated original power of attorney. For a Madrid designation, no representative is needed to file; appoint one when an INAPI refusal has to be answered.

Can Algeria be designated through the Madrid System?

Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Algeria since 31 October 2015, and Algeria has declared an 18-month refusal period, which does not apply if your office of origin is party to both the Madrid Agreement and the Protocol (e.g. China): then the period is 12 months (Article 9sexies of the Protocol). INAPI examines Madrid designations to the same standard as direct applications, including earlier marks. Note that if the basic application or registration lapses within 5 years of the international registration date, the Algerian designation falls with it.

What can I do if my mark has been registered by someone else in Algeria?

With no opposition procedure, the only option is to ask the court for invalidation within 5 years of the other party's registration, with no time limit if the registration was made in bad faith. If your mark is well known in Algeria, you can rely on that to block registration and use of identical or similar signs. If the other party has not used the mark for 3 consecutive years after registration, you can also ask the court to revoke it. The safest course is to file before entering the Algerian market.

Other IP rights

Patents: Algerian invention patents last 20 years from the filing date, subject to maintenance fees, and are handled by INAPI; the patent ordinance provides only for invention patents and certificates of addition. PCT applications can enter the Algerian national phase (Algeria has been a PCT contracting state since 8 March 2000).

Industrial designs: registered designs are protected for up to 10 years from the filing date (publication can be deferred for the first year; the remaining 9 years require publication), handled by INAPI. Algeria is not party to the Hague Agreement, so it cannot be designated through the Hague System.

Patent applications are handled through an affiliated patent agency.

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