Algeria Trademark Renewal

A trademark registration in Algeria is valid for ten (10) years from the registration date. It can be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods.

The renewal process must be completed within the following timeframes:

• Six (6) months before expiration - Trademark owners should renew in advance to avoid penalties.
• Six (6) months after expiration (grace period) - Late renewals are allowed with an additional penalty fee of DZD 800.
• Failure to renew within the grace period results in automatic cancellation, but a revalidation application may be possible.

To renew a trademark with INAPI Algeria, the following must be submitted:

• Trademark registration number
• Power of Attorney (simply signed)
• Applicant's name, address, and nationality
• Proof of Use (Affidavit/Declaration of Use) for the year preceding the renewal deadline
• A copy of the last recordal certificate (if applicable)
• Payment of applicable renewal fees

Unlike some jurisdictions, notarization or legalization is not required for renewal documents

If a trademark was not renewed within the grace period, the owner may still revalidate it under special conditions:

• A revalidation request must be filed within one year from the date of publication of the lapse notice in the Intellectual Property Bulletin.
• The revalidation request must include payment of three times the standard renewal fees.
• Revalidation is only possible if no third party has registered the trademark in the meantime.

To avoid renewal issues, trademark owners should ensure their registration details are correct, including:

• Ownership changes: Transfers or assignments must be recorded with INAPI before renewal.
• Business details: Any updates to the registrant:™s name or address should be reflected in the trademark records.

Trademark owners should avoid these common errors:

• Missing the renewal deadline - If renewal is not completed within the grace period, the trademark may lapse.
• Failing to submit required Proof of Use - The Affidavit/Declaration of Use is mandatory and must cover the year before renewal.
• Not updating ownership records - If a trademark is transferred but not recorded properly, renewal may be rejected.

By avoiding these mistakes, trademark owners can ensure their brand remains protected under Algerian trademark law

If you miss the renewal deadline, you can still renew within a six-month grace period by paying an additional late renewal fee of DZD 800. If you fail to renew within this period, the trademark will lapse, but revalidation may be possible.

Yes, revalidation is possible if a request is filed within one year of the lapse notice publication. However, the owner must pay three times the standard renewal fees, and revalidation will be denied if a third party has already registered the mark.

Yes, Algeria requires a Declaration of Use covering the year before renewal. This must be signed but does not need notarization or legalization.

Trademark renewal can be requested up to six (6) months before its expiration date.

Yes, if a trademark lapses and is not revalidated within one year, it may be registered by a third party.