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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Liberia

Who registers trademarks in Liberia, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in Liberia are registered with the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO); third parties can oppose within 1 month from publication. A registration lasts 10 years from the registration date and can be renewed. Liberia can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
LIPO
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2009
Opposition
1 month from publication (Administrative Regula…
Protection
10 years from registration date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Liberia

The office does not publish an up-to-date fee schedule we could verify. Ask firms that cover Liberia for a quote that shows official and professional fees separately — post a request or compare packages.

How to register a trademark in Liberia

  1. Search the register to check that the mark is not already registered or confusingly similar to an existing mark.
  2. File the application form with LIPO giving the mark, the applicant, and the goods or services grouped by Nice class.
  3. LIPO carries out a formal examination of the application.
  4. The mark is published in the LIPO Official Journal, and third parties may oppose within one month.
  5. If no opposition succeeds, the mark is registered and a certificate is issued.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: LIPO conducts a formal examination after filing; no official examination time is stated.
  • Publication: LIPO Official Journal (https://lipo.gov.lr/journal/)
  • Opposition period: 1 month from publication (Administrative Regulation LIPO/no.001/tm/01/2018, s. 17, per a law-firm summary); oppositions are to be decided within 3 months of filing
  • Typical timeline: LIPO's fee guide gives an estimated time of 90 days for trademark registration.

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the registration date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: 6 months, on payment of a surcharge (IP Act 2016, s. 10.9(c))
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 3 years of non-use.

Filing from abroad

  • Power of attorney: A power of attorney for an application may be filed within one month of filing (Regulation s. 6). Notarised and legalised powers of attorney are required for opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings (s. 19). Per a law-firm summary of the 2018 Regulation.
  • Language: English

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Madrid Protocol

Liberia is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2009). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (45 classes); goods and services must be grouped by the applicable international classes (IP Act 2016, s. 10.5). One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Liberia compares

  • Opposition: 1 month from publication (Administrative Regulation LIPO/no.001/tm/01/2018, s. 17, per a law-firm summary); oppositions are to be decided within 3 months of filing — compare all countries
  • Renewal: every 10 years; grace period 6 months, on payment of a surcharge (IP Act 2016, s. 10.9(c)) — compare all countries

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Liberia

  • Liberia is party to both the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol (Protocol in force since 11 December 2009), and the 2016 Act contains detailed provisions on international registrations designating Liberia.
  • The 2016 Act also refers to ARIPO and the Banjul Protocol on Marks, which offers a regional route covering Liberia.
  • A registered mark can be revoked if it is not genuinely used in Liberia within three years of registration or for any uninterrupted three-year period.
  • LIPO publishes a list of expired trademarks on its website.

Questions

Is Liberia part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Liberia since 11 December 2009.
How long does a trademark registration last in Liberia?
Ten years from the date of registration, renewable for further 10-year periods, with a six-month grace period for late renewal on payment of a surcharge.
How long is the trademark opposition period in Liberia?
One month from publication in the LIPO Official Journal, under LIPO's 2018 trademark regulation; oppositions are to be decided within three months of filing.
Where are trademarks published in Liberia?
Applications are published in the LIPO Official Journal so that third parties can oppose them.
Can a Liberian trademark be cancelled for non-use?
Yes. It can be revoked if not genuinely used in Liberia for three years after registration or for any uninterrupted three-year period, unless there are justified reasons.
How long does trademark registration take in Liberia?
LIPO's fee guide gives an estimated processing time of 90 days for a trademark registration.