Libyan Trade Mark Office - Power of Attorney requirements

News that the Libyan Trade Mark Office changed its practice on Powers of Attorney towards the end of last year.  Powers of Attorney to local agents must be executed by the rights holder and not by another agent on behalf of the rights holder. Local agents have discussed the issue with the Registrar who insisted that the amendment to the practice is correct. The issue was then discussed with the Reviews Committee at the Trade Mark Office who agreed.

This part of the Empty Quarter does not agree. If an agent has the power to delegate powers on behalf of the rights holder then the Trade Mark Office should honour the wishes of the rights holder.