YES.

Novelty, Distinctiveness and Non-disclosure to public prior to filing of the application.

5 years starting from the date of the application which may continue for 2 new periods consecutively, if the owner filed an application for renewal during the last year of each period.

YES.

• A Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the Libyan Consulate;
• Certificate of incorporation, legalized;
• Drawings of the design;
• Brief Description of the design; and
• Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, certified.

• POA must be submitted at the time of filing.
• Copy of priority document may be submitted within 3 months from filing date.

The application shall be rejected, however, the applicant may appeal the decision of the Office to the committee, and he may appeal the decision of this committee to the Federal Supreme Court during a period of 60 days from the date of being notified of the decision of the Office or the committee.

YES.

YES, the assignment shall not be evidence against others unless it is recorded in the registry and published.

NO.

YES, administrative or criminal sanctions through imprisonment and fine.