Paths to protection
Ways to protect your invention
Patents are a way of protecting your inventions. By filing a successful patent you will be awarded a monopoly to exploit your invention for a period of time.
National Patents are the most effective way of defending your invention if you only require protection in a single jurisdiction. If this is not enough for your needs, this country has signed international agreements on patents, which facilitate their internationalization:
PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)
The PCT system allows simplified international patent applications which in turn eases national filings.
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Patent Details and Timeframes
Priority claim
Available
Substantive Examination
Unavailable
Body responsible for non-use cancellations
IP Office
Time until registration
3 years
Opposition Period
2 months
Use Requirement Period
4 years
National Filing Requirements
Application Requirements
- Applicant data.
- Copy of priority document (if applicable).
- Patent title, abstract, description, claims and drawings.
- Deed of Assignment.
- Deed of assignment, legalized (if applicable).
- Power of attorney, legalized.
- Certificate of incorporation, legalized (if applicable).
Renewal Requirements
- Power of attorney, legalized.
Assignment Requirements
- Deed of assignment, legalized.
- Power of attorney, legalized.
Change of Name Requirements
- Certificate of change of name, legalized.
- Power of attorney, legalized.
- Certificate of change of name, with verified French or Arabic translation, notarized and legalized up to the Algerian consulate.
- Certificate of change of name, with verified English translation.
Change of Address Requirements
- Certificate of change of address, legalized.
- Power of attorney, legalized.
- Certificate of change of address, with verified English translation.
License Requirements
- Power of attorney from the assignee, legalized.
- Licensing/Assignment agreement, legalized.
- License agreement, with verified English translation.
PCT Filing
Application Requirements
- Copy of priority document (if applicable).
- Patent title, abstract, description, claims and drawings.
- PCT document.
- Deed of assignment, legalized (if applicable).
- Power of attorney, legalized.
- Certificate of incorporation, legalized (if applicable).
Renewal Requirements
- Power of attorney, legalized.
Assignment Requirements
- Deed of assignment, legalized.
- Power of attorney, legalized.
Change of Name Requirements
- Certificate of change of name, legalized.
- Power of attorney, legalized.
Change of Address Requirements
- Certificate of change of address, legalized.
- Power of attorney, legalized.
License Requirements
- Licensing/Assignment agreement, legalized.
- Power of attorney, legalized.
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