The Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade has issued a ministerial decision suspending the acceptance of new trademark applications from March 5, 2025 to April 10, 2025, citing the need to process the backlog at the Trademark Office.

The decision does not affect oppositions, appeals, or renewals, which will continue to be processed as usual. It remains unclear how filing priority will be determined once applications resume. Given the anticipated backlog, businesses are advised to prepare filings in advance to avoid delays when the office reopens.

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