Monrovia – The Authorities of Liberia, by means of the Liberia Mental Property Workplace (LIPO), has introduced a sweeping initiative to publish all expired logos registered in its official gazette.
This transfer, officers say, will bolster transparency and enhance the accuracy of the nation’s mental property information.
In a Public Authorized Discover, LIPO disclosed that as of July 7, all logos that haven’t been renewed or restored inside the legally mandated timeframes will likely be revealed as “lapsed and formally faraway from the nationwide register.” The initiative is according to the 2016 Mental Property Act and the Revised Administrative Trademark Regulation No. 001/tm/08/2018.
“This effort is meant to make sure transparency, promote good governance of the trademark registry, and help companies and authorized entities in making knowledgeable choices regarding present or conflicting logos,” stated Hon. Garmai Koboi, Director Basic of LIPO, within the official announcement.
In response to the discover, registered logos in Liberia are legitimate for ten years from the date of submitting and could also be renewed for extra ten-year durations upon expiration. A six-month grace interval can be permitted for late renewals, albeit with a further surcharge. Throughout this era, the proprietor might file for restoration, offered they meet the factors.
“Past this era, the chance to reclaim the trademark expires. Due to this fact, we’re urging all authorized practitioners, trademark proprietors, and rights holders to right away verify the standing of their logos and renew their registrations the place attainable,” Hon. Koboi added.
“In step with these authorized provisions, as of July 7, 2025, LIPO shall start the publication of all expired logos which haven’t been renewed or restored inside the relevant statutory timeframes,” she continued. “These logos shall be deemed lapsed and faraway from the energetic registry and revealed for public report.”
In response to LIPO, the upcoming publication will likely be made out there by means of the company’s official journal, web site, and social media. For extra info, stakeholders can contact LIPO’s workplaces on the Outdated Labor Ministry Compound on UN Drive in Monrovia, or attain out by way of cellphone or e mail.
