Libya introduces further changes affecting trademark practice and agent registration

Libya’s Trade Mark Office has introduced a series of measures that have significantly affected trademark practice in the country. These include amendments to official fees, a substantial increase in renewal fees for the full term of protection, and the suspension of one‑year or multi‑year renewals in favor of mandatory renewals covering the full 10‑year term.

In addition, re‑filing of trademarks has been suspended until the final cancellation decision is issued and published in the Official Gazette. It is also reported that the Trade Mark Office has become affiliated with the Commercial Registry Authority.

In January 2026, further changes were issued concerning the registration and renewal of trademark agent licences in Libya. Under the new requirements, the agents must:

• Ensure that their commercial registration explicitly includes the activity of registering foreign trademarks
• Submit a professional liability insurance policy
• Hold an ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.

Agents were granted a period of 10 days to comply.

CWB is closely monitoring developments in Libya and will share further updates as they come.

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