TRIPOLI – The Libyan Trademark Office has announced that it will begin accepting new trademark applications starting September 2, 2024. Among the new requirements, applicants must submit a legalized Power of Attorney and a company registration document along with their trademark application. Both documents need to be original and must be legalized by the [...]

Tripoli - In a recent circular issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Trade on February 14, 2024, significant changes have been introduced regarding the powers of attorney (PoA) and trademark registration in Libya. The circular specifies that a legalized PoA will now be valid for only one year. Consequently, agents representing trademark applicants [...]

TRIPOLI – Regulation No. 26 of 2024 concerning trademark practices in Libya has been released by the Minister of Commerce and Trade. Key features of the new regulation include: Introduction of provisions for the registration and protection of sound marks. Electronic publication of accepted applications. Reduction of the opposition period from 60 days to [...]