THE TRADE MARKS OFFICE IS ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS
By Ministerial Decree, and with effect from 2 September 2024, the Libyan Trade Marks Office is once against processing freshly filed trade mark applications.
A formal requirement to keep in mind when filing trade mark applications in Libya is that the application should be filed together with a legalised power of attorney and a company registration document, both of which should also be authenticated by the Libyan Consulate in the applicant’s home country.
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OAPI highlights IP’s role in African craft innovation
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Côte d’Ivoire hosts fourth Africa GI training programme
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