TRADE MARK OFFICE TO RESUME OPERATIONS FROM 2 SEPTEMBER 2024
The Libyan Trade Mark Office (“TMO”) has been operating at limited capacity and has not been accepting new filings for some time. However, following a recently issued ministerial decree, the TMO will resume operations as of 2 September 2024.
From this date, applicants will once again be able to file trade mark applications in Libya.
We will continue to monitor any developments.
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