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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 05-03 of 27 Dhu Al Hijja 1425 corresponding to February 6, 2005, on Seeds, Plants and Plant Variety Protection	2005	Entry into force : February 10, 2005 Adopted : February 6, 2005	Plant Variety Protection Other
Ordinance No. 03-05 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Copyright and Related Rights	2003	Published : July 23, 2003 Adopted : July 19, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Ordinance No. 03-06 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Trademarks	2003	Published : July 23, 2003 Adopted : July 19, 2003	Trademarks
Ordinance No. 03-07 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Patents	2003	Published : July 23, 2003 Adopted : July 19, 2003	Patents (Inventions)
Ordinance No. 03-08 of 19 Joumada El Oula 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on the Protection of Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits	2003	Published : July 23, 2003 Adopted : July 19, 2003	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Ordinance No. 76-65 of 18 Rajab 1396 corresponding to July 16, 1976, on Appellations of Origin	1976	Published : July 23, 1976 Adopted : July 16, 1976	Geographical Indications
Ordinance No. 66-86 of 7 Muharram 1386 corresponding to April 28, 1966, on Industrial Designs	1966	Published : May 3, 1966 Adopted : April 28, 1966	Industrial Designs

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

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

2005

Entry into force :

February 10, 2005

Adopted :

February 6, 2005

Plant Variety Protection

Other

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

2003

Published :

July 23, 2003

Adopted :

July 19, 2003

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

2003

Published :

July 23, 2003

Adopted :

July 19, 2003

Trademarks

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

2003

Published :

July 23, 2003

Adopted :

July 19, 2003

Patents (Inventions)

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

2003

Published :

July 23, 2003

Adopted :

July 19, 2003

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

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

1976

Published :

July 23, 1976

Adopted :

July 16, 1976

Geographical Indications

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

1966

Published :

May 3, 1966

Adopted :

April 28, 1966

Industrial Designs

Laws/Regulations (47 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order No. 1082 of December 27, 2020, Setting the Rules Relating to the Prevention and Fight Against Plagiarism	2020	Entry into force : December 27, 2020 Issued : December 27, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2019	Entry into force : August 21, 2019 Published : August 21, 2019 Issued : August 13, 2019	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : August 30, 2015 Published : August 30, 2015 Issued : February 23, 2015	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2013	Entry into force : March 20, 2013 Adopted : March 17, 2013	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Executive Decree No. 13-378 of 05 Moharram 1435 corresponding to November 09, 2013, Setting the Conditions and Modalities Relating to Consumer Information	2013	Entry into force : November 18, 2013 Published : November 18, 2013 Issued : November 9, 2013	Trademarks Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2011	Entry into force : October 20, 2011 Adopted : October 17, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2011	Entry into force : December 4, 2011 Adopted : November 24, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2011	Entry into force : December 4, 2011 Adopted : November 24, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2011	Entry into force : December 27, 2011 Adopted : December 26, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Executive Decree No. 08-131 of 27 Rabie Ethani 1429 corresponding to May 3, 2008, on the Special Status of Permanent Researchers	2008	Entry into force : May 4, 2008 Adopted : May 3, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2006	Entry into force : July 16, 2006 Adopted : July 9, 2006	Plant Variety Protection Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2005	Entry into force : August 8, 2005 Adopted : August 2, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2005	Entry into force : August 8, 2005 Adopted : August 2, 2005	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2005	Entry into force : August 8, 2005 Adopted : August 2, 2005	Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2005	Entry into force : September 12, 2005 Adopted : September 10, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2005	Entry into force : September 22, 2005 Adopted : September 21, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2005	Entry into force : September 22, 2005 Adopted : September 21, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2003	Entry into force : October 8, 2003 Adopted : October 5, 2003	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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)	1998	Entry into force : March 2, 1998 Adopted : February 21, 1998	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	1976	Entry into force : July 24, 1976 Adopted : July 16, 1976	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	1966	Entry into force : May 3, 1966 Adopted : April 28, 1966	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	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	2017	Adopted : February 19, 2017	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 14-04 of 24 Rabie Ethani 1435 corresponding to February 24, 2014, on the Audiovisual Activity	2014	Published : March 23, 2014 Adopted : February 24, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	Information Code (promulgated by the Organic Law No. 12-05 of 18 Safar 1433 corresponding to January 12, 2012)	2012	Adopted : January 12, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	Presidential Decree No. 12-21 of 22 Safar 1433 corresponding to January 16, 2012, on the Standard Status of Military Scientific and Technological Establishments	2012	Entry into force : February 14, 2012 Adopted : January 16, 2012	Patents (Inventions) Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 09-03 of 29 Safar 1430 corresponding to February 25, 2009, on Consumer Protection and the Repression of Frauds	2009	Entry into force : March 8, 2009 Published : March 8, 2009 Adopted : February 25, 2009 Promulgated : February 25, 2009	Other
IP-related Laws	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	2008	Entry into force : July 3, 2008 Adopted : June 25, 2008	Competition Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	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	2006	Entry into force : November 16, 2008 Adopted : October 26, 2008	Other
IP-related Laws	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	2006	Entry into force : August 29, 2005 Adopted : August 23, 2005	Geographical Indications Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 04-02 of 5 Jumada El Oula 1425 corresponding to June 23, 2004, on the Rules for Commercial Practices	2004	Entry into force : June 28, 2004 Adopted : June 23, 2004	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Ordinance No. 03-03 of 19 Jumada I 1424 corresponding to July 19, 2003, on Competition	2003	Entry into force : July 21, 2003 Adopted : July 19, 2003	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	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	1999	Entry into force : April 19, 1999 Adopted : April 15, 1999	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Law N° 98-04 of 20 Safar 1419 corresponding to June 15, 1998, on the Protection of Cultural Heritage	1998	Entry into force : June 17, 1998 Adopted : June 15, 1998	Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 79-07 of July 21, 1979, on the Customs Code	1979	Adopted : July 21, 1979	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Constitution of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria	2020	Promulgated : December 30, 2020 Revised : November 1, 2020	Other
Framework Laws	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)	2014	Amended up to : February 16, 2014 Entry into force : June 11, 1966 Adopted : June 8, 1966	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks
Framework Laws	Code of Civil and Administrative Procedure (promulgated by Law No. 08-09 of 18 Safar 1429 corresponding to February 25, 2008)	2008	Adopted : February 25, 2008	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws	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)	2007	Amended up to : May 13, 2007 Adopted : September 26, 1975	Industrial Property Other
Framework Laws	Code of Criminal Procedure (promulgated by Decree No. 66-155 of June 8, 1966, as amended and complemented)	2007	Adopted : June 8, 1966	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	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	2015	Entry into force : December 30, 2015 Adopted : December 30, 2015	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Transfer of Technology Other
Other Texts	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	2009	Adopted : August 5, 2009	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Commercial Code promulgated by Ordinance No. 75-59 of 26 September 1975, as amended and completed	2007	Adopted : September 26, 1975	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Other Texts	Investment Code (promulgated by Order No. 01-03 of 1 Jumada Ethania 1422 corresponding to August 20, 2001, on the Development of Investment)	2007	Adopted : August 20, 2001	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Ordinance No. 06-03 of 19 Joumada Ethania 1427 corresponding to July 15, 2006, on the General Status of the Public Service	2006	Entry into force : July 16, 2006 Adopted : July 15, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Executive Decree No. 05-219 of 15 Jumada I, 1426 corresponding to June 22, 2005 on Merger Permissions	2005	Entry into force : June 23, 2005 Adopted : June 22, 2005	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Law No. 2000-03 of Jumada El Oula 1421 corresponding to August 5, 2000, on General Rules of the Post and Telecommunications	2000	Entry into force : August 7, 2000 Adopted : August 5, 2000	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Labour Code (promulgated by Law No. 90-11 of April 21, 1990, on Labor Relations and amended up to 1997)	1997	Adopted : April 21, 1990	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other

Type of Text

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2020

Entry into force :

December 27, 2020

Issued :

December 27, 2020

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2019

Entry into force :

August 21, 2019

Published :

August 21, 2019

Issued :

August 13, 2019

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

August 30, 2015

Published :

August 30, 2015

Issued :

February 23, 2015

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Entry into force :

March 20, 2013

Adopted :

March 17, 2013

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Entry into force :

November 18, 2013

Published :

November 18, 2013

Issued :

November 9, 2013

Trademarks

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

October 20, 2011

Adopted :

October 17, 2011

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

December 4, 2011

Adopted :

November 24, 2011

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

December 4, 2011

Adopted :

November 24, 2011

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

December 27, 2011

Adopted :

December 26, 2011

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2008

Entry into force :

May 4, 2008

Adopted :

May 3, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2006

Entry into force :

July 16, 2006

Adopted :

July 9, 2006

Plant Variety Protection

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Entry into force :

August 8, 2005

Adopted :

August 2, 2005

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Entry into force :

August 8, 2005

Adopted :

August 2, 2005

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Entry into force :

August 8, 2005

Adopted :

August 2, 2005

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Entry into force :

September 12, 2005

Adopted :

September 10, 2005

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Entry into force :

September 22, 2005

Adopted :

September 21, 2005

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Entry into force :

September 22, 2005

Adopted :

September 21, 2005

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2003

Entry into force :

October 8, 2003

Adopted :

October 5, 2003

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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)

1998

Entry into force :

March 2, 1998

Adopted :

February 21, 1998

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1976

Entry into force :

July 24, 1976

Adopted :

July 16, 1976

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1966

Entry into force :

May 3, 1966

Adopted :

April 28, 1966

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

2017

Adopted :

February 19, 2017

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2014

Published :

March 23, 2014

Adopted :

February 24, 2014

Other

2012

Adopted :

January 12, 2012

Other

2012

Entry into force :

February 14, 2012

Adopted :

January 16, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

Other

2009

Entry into force :

March 8, 2009

Published :

March 8, 2009

Adopted :

February 25, 2009

Promulgated :

February 25, 2009

Other

2008

Entry into force :

July 3, 2008

Adopted :

June 25, 2008

Competition

Industrial Property

2006

Entry into force :

November 16, 2008

Adopted :

October 26, 2008

Other

2006

Entry into force :

August 29, 2005

Adopted :

August 23, 2005

Geographical Indications

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2004

Entry into force :

June 28, 2004

Adopted :

June 23, 2004

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2003

Entry into force :

July 21, 2003

Adopted :

July 19, 2003

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

1999

Entry into force :

April 19, 1999

Adopted :

April 15, 1999

Patents (Inventions)

1998

Entry into force :

June 17, 1998

Adopted :

June 15, 1998

Other

IP-related Laws

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

1979

Adopted :

July 21, 1979

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Constitution of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

2020

Promulgated :

December 30, 2020

Revised :

November 1, 2020

Other

Framework Laws

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)

2014

Amended up to :

February 16, 2014

Entry into force :

June 11, 1966

Adopted :

June 8, 1966

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Framework Laws

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

2008

Adopted :

February 25, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Framework Laws

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)

2007

Amended up to :

May 13, 2007

Adopted :

September 26, 1975

Industrial Property

Other

Framework Laws

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

2007

Adopted :

June 8, 1966

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

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

2015

Entry into force :

December 30, 2015

Adopted :

December 30, 2015

Patents (Inventions)

Transfer of Technology

Other

Other Texts

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

2009

Adopted :

August 5, 2009

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

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

2007

Adopted :

September 26, 1975

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Other Texts

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

2007

Adopted :

August 20, 2001

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

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

2006

Entry into force :

July 16, 2006

Adopted :

July 15, 2006

Other

Other Texts

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

2005

Entry into force :

June 23, 2005

Adopted :

June 22, 2005

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

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

2000

Entry into force :

August 7, 2000

Adopted :

August 5, 2000

Competition

Other

Other Texts

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

1997

Adopted :

April 21, 1990

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Treaties (50 records)

Title	Host Institution	Date of Adoption (Treaty)	Entry into Force (Treaty)	Signature (Party)	Instrument (Party)	Entry into Force (Party)	Additional Information
Other Treaties Paris Agreement	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 12, 2015	November 4, 2016	April 22, 2016	October 20, 2016	November 19, 2016
Other Treaties International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2015	Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)	October 9, 2015		October 25, 2016	March 12, 2018	March 12, 2018
WIPO Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 24, 2012	April 28, 2020		July 25, 2017	April 28, 2020
Other Treaties Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 13, 2006	May 3, 2008	March 30, 2007	December 4, 2009	January 3, 2010
Other Treaties Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions 2005	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	October 20, 2005	March 18, 2007		February 26, 2015	May 26, 2015
Other Treaties International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2005	Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)	April 29, 2005	May 25, 2007		January 24, 2008	January 24, 2008
Other Treaties Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	October 17, 2003	April 20, 2006		March 15, 2004	April 20, 2006
Other Treaties WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control	Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)	May 21, 2003	February 27, 2005	June 20, 2003	June 30, 2006	September 28, 2006
Other Treaties International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	November 3, 2001	June 29, 2004		December 13, 2002	June 29, 2004
Other Treaties Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 2, 2001	January 2, 2009		February 26, 2015	May 26, 2015	Details
Other Treaties Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	May 22, 2001	May 17, 2004	September 5, 2001	September 22, 2006	December 21, 2006
Other Treaties Constitutive Act of the African Union	Host Institution: African Union	July 11, 2000	May 26, 2001	July 12, 2000	May 23, 2001	May 31, 2001
IP Treaties Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	January 29, 2000	September 11, 2003	May 25, 2000	August 5, 2004	November 3, 2004
Other Treaties Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 11, 1997	February 16, 2005		February 16, 2005	May 17, 2005
WIPO WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	May 20, 2002		October 31, 2013	January 31, 2014
WIPO WIPO Copyright Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	March 6, 2002		October 31, 2013	January 31, 2014
Other Treaties United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	June 17, 1994	December 26, 1996	October 14, 1994	May 22, 1996	December 26, 1996	Details
IP Treaties Convention on Biological Diversity	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	June 5, 1992	December 29, 1993	June 13, 1992	August 14, 1995	November 12, 1995
Other Treaties United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	May 9, 1992	March 21, 1994	June 13, 1992	June 9, 1993	March 21, 1994
Other Treaties Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community	Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)	June 3, 1991	May 12, 1994	June 3, 1991	June 21, 1995	July 21, 1995
WIPO Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 27, 1989	December 1, 1995		July 31, 2015	October 31, 2015	Details
Other Treaties Treaty instituting the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)	Host Institution: Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)	February 17, 1989	July 1, 1989	February 17, 1989		July 1, 1989
Other Treaties Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries	Host Institution: Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries	April 13, 1988	April 19, 1989	April 13, 1988	August 14, 1990	September 13, 1990
Other Treaties Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	March 22, 1985	September 22, 1988		October 20, 1992	January 18, 1993
Other Treaties United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 10, 1982	November 16, 1994	December 10, 1982	June 11, 1996	July 11, 1996	Details
WIPO Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	September 26, 1981	September 25, 1982		July 16, 1984	August 16, 1984
Other Treaties Protocol (I) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	June 8, 1977	December 7, 1978		August 16, 1989	February 16, 1990	Details
Other Treaties Protocol (II) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	June 8, 1977	December 7, 1978		August 16, 1989	February 16, 1990
Other Treaties Cultural Charter for Africa	Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)	July 5, 1976	September 19, 1990		November 8, 1986	September 19, 1990
Other Treaties Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 16, 1972	December 17, 1975		June 24, 1974	December 17, 1975
IP Treaties Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	July 24, 1971	July 10, 1974		May 18, 1973	July 10, 1974	Details
Other Treaties Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 14, 1970	April 24, 1972		June 24, 1974	September 24, 1974
WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 19, 1970	January 24, 1978	June 19, 1970	December 8, 1999	March 8, 2000	Details
WIPO Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	July 14, 1967	April 26, 1970	July 14, 1967	January 16, 1975	April 16, 1975	Details
Other Treaties International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 16, 1966	January 3, 1976	December 10, 1968	September 12, 1989	December 12, 1989	Details
WIPO Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 26, 1961	May 18, 1964		January 22, 2007	April 22, 2007	Details
WIPO Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 31, 1958	September 25, 1966		March 24, 1972	July 5, 1972	Details
Other Treaties Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards	Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)	June 10, 1958	June 7, 1959		February 7, 1989	May 8, 1989	Details
WIPO Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 15, 1957	April 8, 1961		March 24, 1972	July 5, 1972	Details
Other Treaties Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	September 28, 1954	June 6, 1960		July 15, 1964	October 13, 1964
IP Treaties Universal Copyright Convention of 6 September 1952, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	September 6, 1952	September 16, 1955		May 28, 1973	August 28, 1973	Details
Other Treaties International Plant Protection Convention	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	December 6, 1951	October 2, 2005		October 1, 1985	October 2, 2005
Other Treaties Convention (I) for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950		June 20, 1960	December 20, 1960
Other Treaties Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950		June 20, 1960	December 20, 1960
Other Treaties Convention (II) for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950		June 20, 1960	December 20, 1960
Other Treaties Convention on International Civil Aviation	Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)	December 7, 1944	April 4, 1947		May 7, 1963	June 6, 1963
WIPO Madrid Agreement for the Repression of False or Deceptive Indications of Source on Goods	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	April 14, 1891	July 15, 1892		March 24, 1972	July 5, 1972	Details
WIPO Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	April 14, 1891	July 15, 1892		March 24, 1972	July 5, 1972	Details
WIPO Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	September 9, 1886	December 4, 1887		January 19, 1998	April 19, 1998	Details
WIPO Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 20, 1883	July 7, 1884		September 16, 1965	March 1, 1966	Details

Title

Host Institution

Date of Adoption (Treaty)

Entry into Force (Treaty)

Signature (Party)

Instrument (Party)

Entry into Force (Party)

Additional Information

Other Treaties

Paris Agreement

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 12, 2015

November 4, 2016

April 22, 2016

October 20, 2016

November 19, 2016

Other Treaties

International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2015

Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

October 9, 2015

October 25, 2016

March 12, 2018

WIPO

Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 24, 2012

April 28, 2020

July 25, 2017

April 28, 2020

Other Treaties

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 13, 2006

May 3, 2008

March 30, 2007

December 4, 2009

January 3, 2010

Other Treaties

Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions 2005

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

October 20, 2005

March 18, 2007

February 26, 2015

May 26, 2015

Other Treaties

International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2005

Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

April 29, 2005

May 25, 2007

January 24, 2008

Other Treaties

Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

October 17, 2003

April 20, 2006

March 15, 2004

April 20, 2006

Other Treaties

WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)

May 21, 2003

February 27, 2005

June 20, 2003

June 30, 2006

September 28, 2006

Other Treaties

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

November 3, 2001

June 29, 2004

December 13, 2002

June 29, 2004

Other Treaties

Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 2, 2001

January 2, 2009

February 26, 2015

May 26, 2015

Details

Other Treaties

Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

May 22, 2001

May 17, 2004

September 5, 2001

September 22, 2006

December 21, 2006

Other Treaties

Constitutive Act of the African Union

Host Institution: African Union

July 11, 2000

May 26, 2001

July 12, 2000

May 23, 2001

May 31, 2001

IP Treaties

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

January 29, 2000

September 11, 2003

May 25, 2000

August 5, 2004

November 3, 2004

Other Treaties

Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 11, 1997

February 16, 2005

May 17, 2005

WIPO

WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

May 20, 2002

October 31, 2013

January 31, 2014

WIPO

WIPO Copyright Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

March 6, 2002

October 31, 2013

January 31, 2014

Other Treaties

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

June 17, 1994

December 26, 1996

October 14, 1994

May 22, 1996

December 26, 1996

Details

IP Treaties

Convention on Biological Diversity

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

June 5, 1992

December 29, 1993

June 13, 1992

August 14, 1995

November 12, 1995

Other Treaties

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

May 9, 1992

March 21, 1994

June 13, 1992

June 9, 1993

March 21, 1994

Other Treaties

Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community

Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)

June 3, 1991

May 12, 1994

June 3, 1991

June 21, 1995

July 21, 1995

WIPO

Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 27, 1989

December 1, 1995

July 31, 2015

October 31, 2015

Details

Other Treaties

Treaty instituting the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)

Host Institution: Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)

February 17, 1989

July 1, 1989

February 17, 1989

July 1, 1989

Other Treaties

Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries

Host Institution: Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries

April 13, 1988

April 19, 1989

April 13, 1988

August 14, 1990

September 13, 1990

Other Treaties

Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

March 22, 1985

September 22, 1988

October 20, 1992

January 18, 1993

Other Treaties

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 10, 1982

November 16, 1994

December 10, 1982

June 11, 1996

July 11, 1996

Details

WIPO

Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

September 26, 1981

September 25, 1982

July 16, 1984

August 16, 1984

Other Treaties

Protocol (I) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

June 8, 1977

December 7, 1978

August 16, 1989

February 16, 1990

Details

Other Treaties

Protocol (II) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

June 8, 1977

December 7, 1978

August 16, 1989

February 16, 1990

Other Treaties

Cultural Charter for Africa

Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)

July 5, 1976

September 19, 1990

November 8, 1986

September 19, 1990

Other Treaties

Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 16, 1972

December 17, 1975

June 24, 1974

December 17, 1975

IP Treaties

Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

July 24, 1971

July 10, 1974

May 18, 1973

July 10, 1974

Details

Other Treaties

Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 14, 1970

April 24, 1972

June 24, 1974

September 24, 1974

WIPO

Patent Cooperation Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 19, 1970

January 24, 1978

June 19, 1970

December 8, 1999

March 8, 2000

Details

WIPO

Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

July 14, 1967

April 26, 1970

July 14, 1967

January 16, 1975

April 16, 1975

Details

Other Treaties

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 16, 1966

January 3, 1976

December 10, 1968

September 12, 1989

December 12, 1989

Details

WIPO

Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 26, 1961

May 18, 1964

January 22, 2007

April 22, 2007

Details

WIPO

Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 31, 1958

September 25, 1966

March 24, 1972

July 5, 1972

Details

Other Treaties

Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

June 10, 1958

June 7, 1959

February 7, 1989

May 8, 1989

Details

WIPO

Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 15, 1957

April 8, 1961

March 24, 1972

July 5, 1972

Details

Other Treaties

Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

September 28, 1954

June 6, 1960

July 15, 1964

October 13, 1964

IP Treaties

Universal Copyright Convention of 6 September 1952, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

September 6, 1952

September 16, 1955

May 28, 1973

August 28, 1973

Details

Other Treaties

International Plant Protection Convention

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

December 6, 1951

October 2, 2005

October 1, 1985

October 2, 2005

Other Treaties

Convention (I) for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

June 20, 1960

December 20, 1960

Other Treaties

Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

June 20, 1960

December 20, 1960

Other Treaties

Convention (II) for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

June 20, 1960

December 20, 1960

Other Treaties

Convention on International Civil Aviation

Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

December 7, 1944

April 4, 1947

May 7, 1963

June 6, 1963

WIPO

Madrid Agreement for the Repression of False or Deceptive Indications of Source on Goods

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

April 14, 1891

July 15, 1892

March 24, 1972

July 5, 1972

Details

WIPO

Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

April 14, 1891

July 15, 1892

March 24, 1972

July 5, 1972

Details

WIPO

Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

September 9, 1886

December 4, 1887

January 19, 1998

April 19, 1998

Details

WIPO

Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 20, 1883

July 7, 1884

September 16, 1965

March 1, 1966

Details

Algeria

(104 texts)

Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Laws/Regulations (47 texts)

Treaties (50 records)