Patent Filing in Algeria
File your PCT national phase application in Algeria with the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) through AnalystIP, within 31 months from the priority date. Every requirement below is taken from the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide and kept up to date by our team.
When is your national phase deadline in Algeria?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Algeria: key facts
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6)
Reduced rates for universities/research centers and for start-ups and natural persons (separate columns).
No examination request is needed.
20 years from the international filing date
Due every year, counted from the international filing date.
Utility model protection is not available.
Official fees for patent filing in Algeria
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated June 24, 2026. Amounts in DZD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee and maintenance fee for the 1st year | DZD 15,000 | Company rate; Reduced: 7,000 (university, research centers), 6,500 (start-ups and natural persons); 19% VAT applies |
| Fee for priority claims, per priority | DZD 10,000 | Company rate; Reduced: 5,000 (university, research centers), 2,000 (start-ups and natural persons); 19% VAT applies |
| Publication fee | DZD 10,000 | Company rate; Reduced: 5,000 (university, research centers), 3,000 (start-ups and natural persons); 19% VAT applies |
| Surcharge for each set of 5 pages in excess of 10 | DZD 5,000 | Company rate; Reduced: 2,000 (university, research centers), 1,200 (start-ups and natural persons); 19% VAT applies |
| Maintenance fee, 2nd to 5th year, per year | DZD 5,000 | Company rate; Reduced: 4,000 (university, research centers), 3,000 (start-ups and natural persons); 19% VAT applies |
| Annex DZ.I: Publication fee for small-format drawings above three | DZD 5,000 | Company rate; Reduced: 3,000 (university, research centers), 1,000 (start-ups and natural persons); 19% VAT applies |
| Annex DZ.I: Annual fee, 6th to 10th year, per year | DZD 10,000 | Company rate; Reduced: 7,000 (university, research centers), 6,000 (start-ups and natural persons); 19% VAT applies |
| Annex DZ.I: Annual fee, 11th to 15th year, per year | DZD 20,000 | Company rate; Reduced: 10,000 (university, research centers), 8,000 (start-ups and natural persons); 19% VAT applies |
| Annex DZ.I: Annual fee, 16th to 20th year, per year | DZD 50,000 | Company rate; Reduced: 18,000 (university, research centers), 16,000 (start-ups and natural persons); 19% VAT applies |
| Annex DZ.I: Fee for restoration | DZD 5,000 | Company rate; Reduced: 5,000 (university, research centers), 5,000 (start-ups and natural persons); 19% VAT applies |
Fee reductions: Reduced rates for universities/research centers and for start-ups and natural persons (separate columns). Exemptions/reductions/refunds item otherwise stated as 'None'. 19% VAT applies to patent-related fees.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
31 months from the priority date (Article 22(3) and Article 39(1)(b); same for Chapter I and II)
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (only as amended, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; amended parts only as amended by the annexes to the IPER. Translation furnished in two copies, within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6)
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is non-resident (domicile outside Algeria); any patent attorney or patent agent registered with the Office may act
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Algeria
- Instrument of assignment if the applicant changed after the international filing date
- Evidence of a name change after the filing date, if not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Translation of the international application furnished in two copies
Other information
- Office does not accept restoration of priority (Rules 49ter.1 and 49ter.2)
- Late payment surcharge for annual fees equals the unpaid annual fee
- Annual fees (including 2nd and 3rd) due by the third anniversary of the international filing date; six-month grace with surcharge
- Amendments allowed within one month of national phase entry
- INAPI prefers its own entry form (Annex DZ.II)
- Copy of the international application not required in particular circumstances
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated June 24, 2026.
What you need to file in Algeria
A power of attorney is required.
An assignment document is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | NO |
|---|---|
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Yes |
| POA formalities | Simple signed, Original |
| Assignment | Yes |
| Assignment / certificate of incorporation formalities | Not required |
Patent filing in Algeria: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Algeria?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Algeria after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6)
In which language must the application be filed in Algeria?
Arabic. Under Article 22: description, claims (only as amended, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; amended parts only as amended by the annexes to the IPER. Translation furnished in two copies, within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Algeria?
Required if the applicant is non-resident (domicile outside Algeria); any patent attorney or patent agent registered with the Office may act
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Algeria?
Reduced rates for universities/research centers and for start-ups and natural persons (separate columns). Exemptions/reductions/refunds item otherwise stated as 'None'. 19% VAT applies to patent-related fees.
How does examination work in Algeria?
No examination request is needed.
Is utility model protection available in Algeria?
Utility model protection is not available.
How much does patent filing in Algeria cost?
The cost is the official fees of the patent office plus professional fees. The standard official fees from WIPO are listed on this page; the calculator works out the exact official fees for your application (pages, claims, applicant type) after a quick email check, and our team sends a full quote on request.
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