Proof Of Use In Algeria

The Algerian Trademark Law 03-06 (2003) states that a trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the application's filing date and may be renewed for 10-year periods after this.

In 2015 the Algerian Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) implemented new rules on renewing trademark registrations, which stated that renewals should be accompanied by proof of use and delivered in the year preceding the renewal deadline. This requirement applies to trademarks but excludes other distinctive trade signs.

A registered trademark owner has an exclusive right over the trade name. The monopoly over the relevant products and/or services is perceived as a privilege, and the owner must either use the trademark or make it available for future rights holders in the marketplace. Demonstrating the effective use of a trademark in a specific jurisdiction ensures that the applicant holds a real interest in maintaining the asset protected.