Copyrights Law in Algeria
Here is a clear and detailed overview of copyright law in Algeria:
🇩🇿 Copyright Law in Algeria
1. Governing Legislation
The main law is Ordinance No. 03-05 of July 19, 2003, relating to Copyright and Neighboring Rights, amended and supplemented by Law No. 10-05 of August 16, 2010.
Administered by the Algerian Office of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (ONDA) – Office National des Droits d’Auteur et Droits Voisins.
2. Protected Works
Copyright law in Algeria protects original creations in:
Literary works (books, articles, computer software)
Artistic works (paintings, drawings, sculptures)
Musical compositions
Cinematographic and audiovisual works
Choreographic and dramatic works
Photographic works
Architectural designs
Lectures, speeches, and oral works
Neighboring rights are granted to:
Performers
Phonogram producers
Broadcasting organizations
3. Rights Granted
Moral rights (inalienable and perpetual):
Right to claim authorship
Right to object to any distortion or mutilation of the work
Economic rights:
Reproduction, distribution, public performance, broadcasting, translation, adaptation
4. Duration of Protection
Moral rights: Perpetual
Economic rights:
Life of the author plus 50 years after death
For anonymous or pseudonymous works: 50 years from publication
For audiovisual works: 50 years after the first authorized public communication
5. Registration
Not mandatory for protection (rights arise automatically upon creation)
Registration with ONDA is optional but recommended as proof of ownership
6. International Treaties
Algeria is a member of:
Berne Convention (since 1998)
WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT)
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT)
Rome Convention
TRIPS Agreement via WTO membership
7. Enforcement
Infringement can be addressed via:
Civil actions (damages, injunctions)
Criminal sanctions (fines and imprisonment)
Administrative remedies through ONDA
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Ordinance 03-05 (2003), amended by Law 10-05 (2010) |
| Administering Body | ONDA (Office National des Droits d’Auteur) |
| Duration of Protection | Life + 50 years (economic rights) |
| Registration | Optional but recommended |
| International Treaties | Berne, WCT, WPPT, Rome, TRIPS |
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