Libya will implement new trademark regulations from May 1, 2024

On February 14, 2024, Libya will implement new trademark implementation rules, which provide for the following detailed provisions on trademark registration application procedures:

• The power of attorney for trademark registration application is valid for 1 year from the date of signing.
• All trademark registration application documents submitted by foreign applicants must be notarized and authenticated.
• If the applicant is a company, it must submit an extract from the company's entry in the Commercial Register, or a certificate of company registration/any document proving the legal existence of the applicant company, with an Arabic translation, at least within 1 year from the date of application for trademark registration.
• Trademark assignment and other post-registration filings, renewals, etc. applications must be accompanied by the originals of the required documents and their Arabic translations.

The above regulations will officially come into effect on May 1, 2024.