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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Year of Version	Title	Subject Matter
2005	Law No. 05-03 of 27 Dhu Al Hijja 1425 corresponding to February 6, 2005, on Seeds, Plants and Plant Variety Protection	Plant Variety Protection Other
2003	Ordinance No. 03-05 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Copyright and Related Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2003	Ordinance No. 03-06 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Trademarks	Trademarks
2003	Ordinance No. 03-07 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Patents	Patents (Inventions)
2003	Ordinance No. 03-08 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on the Protection of Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
1976	Ordinance No. 76-65 of 18 Rajab 1396 corresponding to July 16, 1976, on Appellations of Origin	Geographical Indications
1966	Ordinance No. 66-86 of 7 Muharram 1386 corresponding to April 28, 1966, on Industrial Designs	Industrial Designs

Year of Version

Title

Subject Matter

2005

Law No. 05-03 of 27 Dhu Al Hijja 1425 corresponding to February 6, 2005, on Seeds, Plants and Plant Variety Protection

Plant Variety Protection

Other

2003

Ordinance No. 03-05 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Copyright and Related Rights

2003

Ordinance No. 03-06 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Trademarks

Trademarks

2003

Ordinance No. 03-07 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Patents

Patents (Inventions)

2003

Ordinance No. 03-08 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on the Protection of Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

1976

Ordinance No. 76-65 of 18 Rajab 1396 corresponding to July 16, 1976, on Appellations of Origin

Geographical Indications

1966

Ordinance No. 66-86 of 7 Muharram 1386 corresponding to April 28, 1966, on Industrial Designs

Industrial Designs

Laws/Regulations (64 texts)

Type of Text	Year of Version	Title	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Order No. 1082 of December 27, 2020, Setting the Rules Relating to the Prevention and Fight Against Plagiarism	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Executive Decree No. 19-231 of 12 Dhou El Hidja 1440 corresponding to August 13, 2019, Fixing the Modalities of Creation, Organisation and Operation of Research Laboratories	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Order No. 933 of July 28, 2016, Setting the Rules on the Prevention and Fight Against Plagiarism	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of 4 Joumada El Oula 1436 corresponding to February 23, 2015, Fixing the Organization, Composition and Functioning of the Technical Committee in Charge of the Certification of Varieties	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Executive Decree No. 13-109 of 5 Joumada El Oula 1434 corresponding to March 17, 2013, laying down the Methods of Creation and Operation of the Research Team	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Executive Decree No. 13-378 of 05 Moharram 1435 corresponding to November 09, 2013, Setting the Conditions and Modalities Relating to Consumer Information	Trademarks Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Executive Decree No. 11-443 of Aouel Safar 1433 corresponding to December 26, 2011, on the Special Status of Officials Belonging to the Research Support Staff	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Executive Decree No. 11-396 of 28 Dhou El Hidja 1432 corresponding to November 24, 2011, setting the Standard Status of Public Scientific and Technological Establishments	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Executive Decree No. 11-397 of 28 Dhou El Hidja 1432 corresponding to November 24, 2011, laying down Specific Rules for the Management of the Public Scientific, Cultural and Professional Establishments	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Executive Decree No. 11-356 19 Dhu Al Kaadq 1432 corresponding to October 17, 2011, amending and supplementing the Executive Decree No. 05-356 of 17 Shaaban 1426 corresponding to September 21, 2005, on the Statutes, Organization and Functioning of the National Office of Copyright and Neighboring Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Executive Decree No. 11-05 of 5 Safar 1432 corresponding to January 10, 2011, amending and supplementing Executive Decree No. 06-247 of 13 Joumada Ethania 1427 corresponding to July 9, 2006, laying down the Technical Characteristics of the Official Catalogue of Species and Varieties of Seeds and Plants and the Conditions of Holding and Publication of the Catalogue, as well as the Methods and Procedures of Registration in the Catalogue	Plant Variety Protection Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Executive Decree No. 08-131 of 27 Rabie Ethani 1429 corresponding to May 3, 2008, on the Special Status of Permanent Researchers	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Executive Decree No. 08-346 of 26 Shawwal 1429 corresponding to October 26, 2008, on Amendments to the Executive Decree No. 05-277 of 26 Jumada Ethania 1426 corresponding to August 2, 2005, on the Procedures for Filing and Registration of Trademarks	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Executive Decree No. 06-247 of 13 Joumada Ethania 1427 corresponding to July 9, 2006, laying down the Technical Characteristics of the Official Catalogue of Species and Varieties of Seeds and Plants and the Conditions of Holding and Publication of the Catalogue, as well as the Methods and Procedures of Registration in the Catalogue	Plant Variety Protection Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Executive Decree No. 05-358 of 17 Sha'ban 1426 corresponding to 21 September 2005 on the Procedures for the Exercise of the Right to Follow of the author of a plastic arts	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Executive Decree N° 05-356 of 17 Chaâbane 1426 corresponding to September 21, 2005 on the Statute, Organisation and Operation of the National Office for Copyright and Related Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Executive Decree No. 05-316 of 6 Chaâbane 1426, Corresponding to September 10, 2005 on the Composition, Organization and Operation of the Reconciliation Board in charge of Settling Disputes Relating to the Use of Works and Performances Managed by the National Office for Copyright and Related Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Executive Decree No. 05-275 of 26 Jumada Ethania 1426 corresponding to August 2, 2005, Laying Down the Procedures for Filing and Issuance of Patents	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Executive Decree No. 05-276 of 26 Joumada Ethania 1426 corresponding to August 2, 2005, laying down the Procedures for Filing and Issuance of Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Executive Decree No. 05-277 of 26 Joumada Ethania 1426 corresponding to August 2, 2005, laying down the Procedures for Filing and Issuance of Trademarks	Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Executive Decree No. 03-325 of 9 Chaâbane 1424 corresponding to October 5, 2003, laying down the Methods of Storage of Intangible Cultural Goods in the National Data Bank	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Executive Decree No. 98-68 dated 24 Chaoual 1418 corresponding to February 21, 1998, on the Establishment and Statute of the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1976	Executive Decree No. 76-121 of July 16, 1976 on Procedures for Registration and Publication of Appellations of Origin and the Establishment of the Relevant Fees	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1966	Executive Decree No. 66-87 of April 28, 1966 on the Implementation of the Ordinance No. 66-86 of April 28, 1966 relating to Designs	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	2018	Law No. 18-09 of 25 Ramadhan 1439 corresponding to June 10, 2018, on Amendments to Law No. 09-03 of 29 Safar 1430 corresponding to February 25, 2009, on Consumer Protection and the Repression of Frauds	Other
IP-related Laws	2017	Law No. 17-04 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1438 corresponding to February 16, 2017, amending and supplementing Law No. 79-07 of July 21, 1979, on the Customs Code	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2014	Law No. 14-04 of 24 Rabie Ethani 1435 corresponding to February 24, 2014, on the Audiovisual Activity	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	2012	Presidential Decree No. 12-21 of 22 Safar 1433 corresponding to January 16, 2012, on the Standard Status of Military Scientific and Technological Establishments	Patents (Inventions) Other
IP-related Laws	2012	Information Code (promulgated by the Organic Law No. 12-05 of 18 Safar 1433 corresponding to January 12, 2012)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	2010	Law No. 10-05 of 5 Ramadan 1431 corresponding to August 15, 2010, Amending and Supplementing Ordinance No. 03-03 of 19 Jumada EL Oula 1424 Corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Competition	Other
IP-related Laws	2009	Law No. 09-03 of 29 Safar 1430 corresponding to February 25, 2009, on Consumer Protection and the Repression of Frauds	Other
IP-related Laws	2006	Interministerial Order of 20 Rajab 1427 corresponding to August 15, 2006 establishing the Operation of the Territorial Subdivisions of Trade and Inspections of Quality Control and Fraud Control at the Borders	Other
IP-related Laws	2008	Law No. 08-12 of 21 Jumada Ethania 1429 corresponding to June 25, 2008, Amending and Completing the Ordinance No. 03-03 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 Corresponding to July 19, 2003 on Competition	Competition Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2006	Law No. 05-17 of 29 Dhu El Kaada 1426 corresponding to December 31, 2005, on the Approval of Ordinance No. 05-06 of 18 Rajab 1426 corresponding to August 23, 2005, on the Fight Against Smuggling	Geographical Indications Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2004	Law No. 04-02 of 5 Jumada El Oula 1425 corresponding to June 23, 2004, on the Rules for Commercial Practices	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2003	Ordinance No. 03-03 of 19 Jumada I 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Competition	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	1999	Presidential Decree No. 99-92 of 29 Dhu Al Hijja 1419 corresponding to April 15, 1999, on the Ratification with Reservation of the Patent Cooperation Treaty, done at Washington June 19, 1970, amended on September 28, 1979 and February 3, 1984, and its Regulations	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	1998	Law N° 98-04 of 20 Safar 1419 corresponding to June 15, 1998, on the Protection of Cultural Heritage	Other
IP-related Laws	1989	Law No. 89-02 of February 7, 1989, on the General Rules of Consumer Protection	Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	1979	Law No. 79-07 of July 21, 1979, on the Customs Code	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	2020	Constitution of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria	Other
Framework Laws	2008	Code of Civil and Administrative Procedure (promulgated by Law No. 08-09 of 18 Safar 1429 corresponding to February 25, 2008)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws	2016	Constitution of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria	Other
Framework Laws	2008	Constitution of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria	Other
Framework Laws	2007	Civil Code (promulgated by Ordinance No. 75-58 of 20 Ramadhan 1395 corresponding to September 26, 1975, as amended and completed by Law No. 07-05 of May 13, 2007)	Industrial Property Other
Framework Laws	2014	Penal Code (promulgated by Order No. 66-156 of 18 Safar 1386 corresponding to June 8, 1966, and amended up to Law No. 14-01 of February 4, 2014)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks
Framework Laws	2011	Penal Code (promulgated by Order No. 66-156 of 18 Safar 1386 corresponding to June 8, 1966, and amended up to Law No. 11-14 of August 2, 2011)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	2009	Penal Code (promulgated by Order No. 66-156 of 18 Safar 1386 corresponding to June 8, 1966, and amended up to Law No. 09-01 of February 25, 2009)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	2007	Code of Criminal Procedure (promulgated by Decree No. 66-155 of June 8, 1966, as amended and complemented)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	2015	Law No. 15-21 of 18 Rabie El Aouel 1437 corresponding to December 30, 2015, on the Orientation Program for Scientific Research and Technological Development	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Transfer of Technology Other
Other Texts	2009	Law No. 09-04 of 14 Sha'ban 1430 corresponding to August 5, 2009, on Specific Rules on the Prevention and Fight Against Information Technologies and Communication's Crimes	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	2008	Law No. 08-05 of 16 Safar 1429 corresponding to February 23, 2008, amending and supplementing Law No. 98-11 of 29 Rabie Ethani 1419 corresponding to August 22, 1998, on the Orientation Program and Five-Year Plan for Scientific Research and Technological Development 1998-2002	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	2006	Ordinance No. 06-03 of 19 Joumada Ethania 1427 corresponding to July 15, 2006, on the General Status of the Public Service	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	2005	Executive Decree No. 05-219 of 15 Jumada I, 1426 corresponding to June 22, 2005 on Merger Permissions	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	2003	Law No. 03-17 of 9 Ramadhan 1424 corresponding to November 4, 2003, on Approval of Ordinance No. 03-05 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003 on Copyright and Related Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	2003	Law No. 03-18 of 9 Ramadhan 1424 corresponding to November 4, 2003, on Approval of Ordinance No. 03-06 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Trademarks	Trademarks
Other Texts	2003	Law No. 03-19 of 9 Ramadhan 1424 corresponding to November 4, 2003, on Approval of Ordinance No. 03-07 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Patents	Patents (Inventions)
Other Texts	2003	Law No. 03-20 of 9 Ramadhan 1424 corresponding to November 4, 2003, on Approval of Ordinance No. 03-08 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on the Protection of Layout-designs of Integrated Circuits	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Other Texts	2007	Investment Code (promulgated by Order No. 01-03 of 1 Jumada Ethania 1422 corresponding to August 20, 2001, on the Development of Investment)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	2000	Law No. 2000-03 of Jumada El Oula 1421 corresponding to August 5, 2000, on General Rules of the Post and Telecommunications	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	2008	Law No. 98-11 of 29 Rabie Ethani 1419 corresponding to August 22, 1998, on the Orientation Program and Five-Year Plan for Scientific Research and Technological Development 1998-2002 (as amended by Law No. 08-05 of 16 Safar 1429 corresponding to February 23, 2008)	Other
Other Texts	1998	Law No. 98-11 of 29 Rabie Ethani 1419 corresponding to August 22, 1998, on the Orientation Program and Five-Year Plan for Scientific Research and Technological Development 1998-2002	Other
Other Texts	1997	Labour Code (promulgated by Law No. 90-11 of April 21, 1990, on Labor Relations and amended up to 1997)	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Other Texts	2007	Commercial Code promulgated by Ordinance No. 75-59 of 26 September 1975, as amended and completed	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property

Type of Text

Year of Version

Title

Subject Matter

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Order No. 1082 of December 27, 2020, Setting the Rules Relating to the Prevention and Fight Against Plagiarism

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Executive Decree No. 19-231 of 12 Dhou El Hidja 1440 corresponding to August 13, 2019, Fixing the Modalities of Creation, Organisation and Operation of Research Laboratories

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Order No. 933 of July 28, 2016, Setting the Rules on the Prevention and Fight Against Plagiarism

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of 4 Joumada El Oula 1436 corresponding to February 23, 2015, Fixing the Organization, Composition and Functioning of the Technical Committee in Charge of the Certification of Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Executive Decree No. 13-109 of 5 Joumada El Oula 1434 corresponding to March 17, 2013, laying down the Methods of Creation and Operation of the Research Team

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Executive Decree No. 13-378 of 05 Moharram 1435 corresponding to November 09, 2013, Setting the Conditions and Modalities Relating to Consumer Information

Trademarks

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Executive Decree No. 11-443 of Aouel Safar 1433 corresponding to December 26, 2011, on the Special Status of Officials Belonging to the Research Support Staff

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Executive Decree No. 11-396 of 28 Dhou El Hidja 1432 corresponding to November 24, 2011, setting the Standard Status of Public Scientific and Technological Establishments

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Executive Decree No. 11-397 of 28 Dhou El Hidja 1432 corresponding to November 24, 2011, laying down Specific Rules for the Management of the Public Scientific, Cultural and Professional Establishments

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Executive Decree No. 11-356 19 Dhu Al Kaadq 1432 corresponding to October 17, 2011, amending and supplementing the Executive Decree No. 05-356 of 17 Shaaban 1426 corresponding to September 21, 2005, on the Statutes, Organization and Functioning of the National Office of Copyright and Neighboring Rights

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Executive Decree No. 11-05 of 5 Safar 1432 corresponding to January 10, 2011, amending and supplementing Executive Decree No. 06-247 of 13 Joumada Ethania 1427 corresponding to July 9, 2006, laying down the Technical Characteristics of the Official Catalogue of Species and Varieties of Seeds and Plants and the Conditions of Holding and Publication of the Catalogue, as well as the Methods and Procedures of Registration in the Catalogue

Plant Variety Protection

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Executive Decree No. 08-131 of 27 Rabie Ethani 1429 corresponding to May 3, 2008, on the Special Status of Permanent Researchers

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Executive Decree No. 08-346 of 26 Shawwal 1429 corresponding to October 26, 2008, on Amendments to the Executive Decree No. 05-277 of 26 Jumada Ethania 1426 corresponding to August 2, 2005, on the Procedures for Filing and Registration of Trademarks

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Executive Decree No. 06-247 of 13 Joumada Ethania 1427 corresponding to July 9, 2006, laying down the Technical Characteristics of the Official Catalogue of Species and Varieties of Seeds and Plants and the Conditions of Holding and Publication of the Catalogue, as well as the Methods and Procedures of Registration in the Catalogue

Plant Variety Protection

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Executive Decree No. 05-358 of 17 Sha'ban 1426 corresponding to 21 September 2005 on the Procedures for the Exercise of the Right to Follow of the author of a plastic arts

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Executive Decree N° 05-356 of 17 Chaâbane 1426 corresponding to September 21, 2005 on the Statute, Organisation and Operation of the National Office for Copyright and Related Rights

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Executive Decree No. 05-316 of 6 Chaâbane 1426, Corresponding to September 10, 2005 on the Composition, Organization and Operation of the Reconciliation Board in charge of Settling Disputes Relating to the Use of Works and Performances Managed by the National Office for Copyright and Related Rights

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Executive Decree No. 05-275 of 26 Jumada Ethania 1426 corresponding to August 2, 2005, Laying Down the Procedures for Filing and Issuance of Patents

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Executive Decree No. 05-276 of 26 Joumada Ethania 1426 corresponding to August 2, 2005, laying down the Procedures for Filing and Issuance of Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Executive Decree No. 05-277 of 26 Joumada Ethania 1426 corresponding to August 2, 2005, laying down the Procedures for Filing and Issuance of Trademarks

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Executive Decree No. 03-325 of 9 Chaâbane 1424 corresponding to October 5, 2003, laying down the Methods of Storage of Intangible Cultural Goods in the National Data Bank

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Executive Decree No. 98-68 dated 24 Chaoual 1418 corresponding to February 21, 1998, on the Establishment and Statute of the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1976

Executive Decree No. 76-121 of July 16, 1976 on Procedures for Registration and Publication of Appellations of Origin and the Establishment of the Relevant Fees

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1966

Executive Decree No. 66-87 of April 28, 1966 on the Implementation of the Ordinance No. 66-86 of April 28, 1966 relating to Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

2018

Law No. 18-09 of 25 Ramadhan 1439 corresponding to June 10, 2018, on Amendments to Law No. 09-03 of 29 Safar 1430 corresponding to February 25, 2009, on Consumer Protection and the Repression of Frauds

Other

IP-related Laws

2017

Law No. 17-04 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1438 corresponding to February 16, 2017, amending and supplementing Law No. 79-07 of July 21, 1979, on the Customs Code

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2014

Law No. 14-04 of 24 Rabie Ethani 1435 corresponding to February 24, 2014, on the Audiovisual Activity

Other

IP-related Laws

2012

Presidential Decree No. 12-21 of 22 Safar 1433 corresponding to January 16, 2012, on the Standard Status of Military Scientific and Technological Establishments

Patents (Inventions)

Other

IP-related Laws

2012

Information Code (promulgated by the Organic Law No. 12-05 of 18 Safar 1433 corresponding to January 12, 2012)

Other

IP-related Laws

2010

Law No. 10-05 of 5 Ramadan 1431 corresponding to August 15, 2010, Amending and Supplementing Ordinance No. 03-03 of 19 Jumada EL Oula 1424 Corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Competition

Other

IP-related Laws

2009

Law No. 09-03 of 29 Safar 1430 corresponding to February 25, 2009, on Consumer Protection and the Repression of Frauds

Other

IP-related Laws

2006

Interministerial Order of 20 Rajab 1427 corresponding to August 15, 2006 establishing the Operation of the Territorial Subdivisions of Trade and Inspections of Quality Control and Fraud Control at the Borders

Other

IP-related Laws

2008

Law No. 08-12 of 21 Jumada Ethania 1429 corresponding to June 25, 2008, Amending and Completing the Ordinance No. 03-03 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 Corresponding to July 19, 2003 on Competition

Competition

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2006

Law No. 05-17 of 29 Dhu El Kaada 1426 corresponding to December 31, 2005, on the Approval of Ordinance No. 05-06 of 18 Rajab 1426 corresponding to August 23, 2005, on the Fight Against Smuggling

Geographical Indications

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2004

Law No. 04-02 of 5 Jumada El Oula 1425 corresponding to June 23, 2004, on the Rules for Commercial Practices

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2003

Ordinance No. 03-03 of 19 Jumada I 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Competition

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

IP-related Laws

1999

Presidential Decree No. 99-92 of 29 Dhu Al Hijja 1419 corresponding to April 15, 1999, on the Ratification with Reservation of the Patent Cooperation Treaty, done at Washington June 19, 1970, amended on September 28, 1979 and February 3, 1984, and its Regulations

Patents (Inventions)

IP-related Laws

1998

Law N° 98-04 of 20 Safar 1419 corresponding to June 15, 1998, on the Protection of Cultural Heritage

Other

IP-related Laws

1989

Law No. 89-02 of February 7, 1989, on the General Rules of Consumer Protection

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

1979

Law No. 79-07 of July 21, 1979, on the Customs Code

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

2020

Constitution of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Other

Framework Laws

2008

Code of Civil and Administrative Procedure (promulgated by Law No. 08-09 of 18 Safar 1429 corresponding to February 25, 2008)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Framework Laws

2016

Constitution of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Other

Framework Laws

2008

Constitution of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Other

Framework Laws

2007

Civil Code (promulgated by Ordinance No. 75-58 of 20 Ramadhan 1395 corresponding to September 26, 1975, as amended and completed by Law No. 07-05 of May 13, 2007)

Industrial Property

Other

Framework Laws

2014

Penal Code (promulgated by Order No. 66-156 of 18 Safar 1386 corresponding to June 8, 1966, and amended up to Law No. 14-01 of February 4, 2014)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Framework Laws

2011

Penal Code (promulgated by Order No. 66-156 of 18 Safar 1386 corresponding to June 8, 1966, and amended up to Law No. 11-14 of August 2, 2011)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

2009

Penal Code (promulgated by Order No. 66-156 of 18 Safar 1386 corresponding to June 8, 1966, and amended up to Law No. 09-01 of February 25, 2009)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

2007

Code of Criminal Procedure (promulgated by Decree No. 66-155 of June 8, 1966, as amended and complemented)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

2015

Law No. 15-21 of 18 Rabie El Aouel 1437 corresponding to December 30, 2015, on the Orientation Program for Scientific Research and Technological Development

Patents (Inventions)

Transfer of Technology

Other

Other Texts

2009

Law No. 09-04 of 14 Sha'ban 1430 corresponding to August 5, 2009, on Specific Rules on the Prevention and Fight Against Information Technologies and Communication's Crimes

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

2008

Law No. 08-05 of 16 Safar 1429 corresponding to February 23, 2008, amending and supplementing Law No. 98-11 of 29 Rabie Ethani 1419 corresponding to August 22, 1998, on the Orientation Program and Five-Year Plan for Scientific Research and Technological Development 1998-2002

Patents (Inventions)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

2006

Ordinance No. 06-03 of 19 Joumada Ethania 1427 corresponding to July 15, 2006, on the General Status of the Public Service

Other

Other Texts

2005

Executive Decree No. 05-219 of 15 Jumada I, 1426 corresponding to June 22, 2005 on Merger Permissions

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

2003

Law No. 03-17 of 9 Ramadhan 1424 corresponding to November 4, 2003, on Approval of Ordinance No. 03-05 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003 on Copyright and Related Rights

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

2003

Law No. 03-18 of 9 Ramadhan 1424 corresponding to November 4, 2003, on Approval of Ordinance No. 03-06 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Trademarks

Trademarks

Other Texts

2003

Law No. 03-19 of 9 Ramadhan 1424 corresponding to November 4, 2003, on Approval of Ordinance No. 03-07 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Patents

Patents (Inventions)

Other Texts

2003

Law No. 03-20 of 9 Ramadhan 1424 corresponding to November 4, 2003, on Approval of Ordinance No. 03-08 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on the Protection of Layout-designs of Integrated Circuits

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Other Texts

2007

Investment Code (promulgated by Order No. 01-03 of 1 Jumada Ethania 1422 corresponding to August 20, 2001, on the Development of Investment)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

2000

Law No. 2000-03 of Jumada El Oula 1421 corresponding to August 5, 2000, on General Rules of the Post and Telecommunications

Competition

Other

Other Texts

2008

Law No. 98-11 of 29 Rabie Ethani 1419 corresponding to August 22, 1998, on the Orientation Program and Five-Year Plan for Scientific Research and Technological Development 1998-2002 (as amended by Law No. 08-05 of 16 Safar 1429 corresponding to February 23, 2008)

Other

Other Texts

1998

Law No. 98-11 of 29 Rabie Ethani 1419 corresponding to August 22, 1998, on the Orientation Program and Five-Year Plan for Scientific Research and Technological Development 1998-2002

Other

Other Texts

1997

Labour Code (promulgated by Law No. 90-11 of April 21, 1990, on Labor Relations and amended up to 1997)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Other Texts

2007

Commercial Code promulgated by Ordinance No. 75-59 of 26 September 1975, as amended and completed

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

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