Trademark Registration Libya
The trademark office has started issuing trademark certificates after a period of almost three years of civil unrest.
| Flat fee incl. official fees | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fee additional class | EUR 400.00 |
| Classes included | 1 |
| Multiple classes possible | yes |
| Protection Period (years) | 10 |
| International Registration possible | No |
| Power of Attorney must be notarized | Yes |
| Legal Advice | Yes |
| Process Duration (est. in months) | 36 |
Trademark Registration Libya
Here you can entrust us with the trademark application in Libya. We take care of everything that is necessary for the professional preparation of the trademark application in Libya, filing the application for trademark registration and finally sending the trademark certificate for Libya to you.
The price of the trademark application in Libya includes our legal fees as well as all fees of the trademark office, which are incurred for an unopposed trademark application up to the registration of the trademark.
Before filing a trademark application in Libya, we check whether the sign to be registered can in principle be protected as a trademark in Libya. Not all signs can be registered as a trademark. For example, purely descriptive indications for the goods or services claimed cannot be registered as a trademark.
If you also want us to check whether older trademarks may conflict with the trademark application in Libya, you can commission us separately with a trademark search.
Based on the information on the trademark application in Libya, we will prepare a professional list of goods and services for your trademark application. We will send you the prepared application documents for the trademark application by email for review and approval.
As soon as we have received the signed authorization and confirmation of the trademark application details, we will submit the trademark application to the trademark office.
Once the trademark has been registered in Libya, we will send you the trademark certificate.
Basics: Trademark application Libya
I. Required documents
Power of Attorney (POA) and Certificate of Incorporation – Both documents should be translated into Arabic and legalized at the Libyan Consulate in the owner's home country
II Application procedure
The duration of the procedure from application to registration is generally 36 months, provided that the application is not objected to by the office and no opposition is filed
The application procedure includes an examination of formal, absolute and relative registrability.
Procedure: Examination, publication, registration
III Classification
Nice Classification
IV. Opposition procedure
The opposition period is 1 month from the date of publication of the trademark application (Decision 26 of 17.1.2024)
V. Requirements for the use of the trademark
The trademark will be canceled at the request of a third party if it is not used for a period of 5 consecutive years
VI. duration of validity
10 years from the date of the trademark application
VII. renewal of the trademark
Renewal is possible for a period of 10 years in each case
The grace period in the event of failure to meet the renewal deadline is 6 months
Additional fees must be paid from the 1st day after expiry of the trademark registration for late trademark renewal
Ask us! We will gladly advise you.
Jens Liesegang
Attorney-at-Law, Certified IP Lawyer
Normen Lang
Attorney-at-Law, Certified IP Lawyer and Certified lawyer for Information Technology Law
Service overview regarding trademark registration
Legal advice by specialist attorneys by telephone, email or video on the planned trademark application
Examination of the trademark for registrability (absolute grounds for refusal such as the need to keep the trademark free due to descriptive indications, lack of distinctiveness)
Optional: Trademark search for similar trademarks and related advice
Preparation of the list of goods and services for optimal protection
Filing of the application and sending of the confirmation of the application
Correspondence with the Trademark Office, if necessary adjustment of the list of goods and forwarding of objections without further costs. Opposition proceedings and comments on refusals only against separate remuneration.
Examination and sending of the trademark certificate
optional: trademark monitoring due to conflicting trademark applications
What is a trademark?
A trademark is for your brand name or logo which identifies your product or services. It can be a word, letter, number, phrase, symbol, shape or combination thereof. A unique brand name or logo is used to differentiate your product/service as distinct from others in the industry. To secure legal protection for your brand name or logo you need to get it registered.
What trademarks are NOT registerable?
Any trademark, which is identical or deceptively similar to an existing registered trademark or trademark for which application for registration has been made, cannot be registered. Also trademark that would likely cause deception or confusion or is offensive may not be registered. Geographical names, common names, common trade words and common abbreviation can also not be registered as a trademark.
What does a trademark application cost in other countries?
We have prepared a cost overview of the costs of trademark registration in all countries. In it, you will find a table listing all the costs for filing a trademark application. The costs include all attorney fees and the costs of the trademark offices.
What are the benefits of a trademark registration?
Although unregistered trademarks receive some protection in different countries, trademarks can be further protected through registration. A trademark registration provides additional substantive and procedural rights. In this article you can find more details about the benefits of a trademark registration.
When can I use symbol (R) or TM?
Symbol “TM” can be used after filing of trademark application. (R) should be used only after registration of trademark. The ® symbol may only be used in connection with the goods and services listed on the registration certificate.
How do I find and register a trademark?
We have summarized in an article how to proceed strategically to develop and protect a meaningful trademark in our article Strategy for Trademark Finding.
What are Nice Classes?
Trademarks need to be protected for specific goods or services. Here you can learn more about the Nice Classification and for which goods your trademark should be registered.
What is trademark infringement?
Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and/or services in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of the goods and/or services.
Will my trademark registration be valid for all types of services and goods?
Trademarks are registered for specific goods or services. Therefore they are only valid for these specific goods. The classes, to which these goods or services belong, are only relevant for the calculation of fees and to narrow searches for similar trademarks. A trademark can also be infringed if an identical or similar sign is used for similar goods or services. Goods or services are similar if they are complimentary or serve the same purpose, are usually produced or offered by the same undertakings and distributed in the same channels.
Should I conduct a trademark search before filing for an application?
Yes, it is advisable to conduct a trademark search before filing an application for registration. Before making an application for registration it is reasonable to review trademarks that are already registered, just to make sure that the proposed trademark is not denied due to similarity with other trademarks. It will save you both time and money. You can order a professional trademark search here.
How do I register a trademark?
In our article "How do I register a trademark?" we explain the steps involved in a trademark application and the best way to proceed.
What is the difference between a word mark and a word/figurative mark?
There are different types of trademarks. The most important ones are the word mark and the word/figurative mark. In our article What's the difference between a word mark and a word/figurative mark, we explain the differences and which type will give you the most trademark protection.
