We wish to inform you that the Libyan Trademark Office has issued Circular No. 2 of 2025, dated 1 June 2025, providing important clarification regarding the distinction between the expiration of a trademark’s protection period and the official cancellation date.
Given the substantial government fees associated with trademark renewals in Libya, many trademark owners have opted to allow their marks to lapse and later re-register them once the renewal and grace periods have ended. In response, the Trademark Office has now established formal guidelines for the re-registration process.
As outlined in the circular, if a trademark is not renewed, the owner may only re-register the same mark after a formal cancellation decision is issued by the Trademark Office and subsequently published in the Official Gazette.
Once the cancellation has been published, the trademark owner will have a three (3) year period from the date of publication within which to file for re-registration.
We encourage all trademark owners to review these new guidelines carefully and adjust their renewal or registration plans accordingly.
Should you need any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]