Registration Procedure of a Trademark in Maldives

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Registration Procedure of a Trademark in Maldives

The procedure for registration of a Trademark in Maldives is as follows:

  1. Registration a Trademark in Maldives- In the absence of specific trademark law, protection of a trademark in Maldives is by way of  publication  of  Trademark Cautionary Notice in local newspaper thereby cautioning the general public and trade about the ownership of the mark.
  2. Official Examination of a Trademark in Maldives/ Issuance of Office Action – In the absence of trademark law in Maldives, a trademark is not official examined.
  3. Publication / Advertisement of a Trademark – In the absence of a trademark law in Maldives, there is no provision for publication of a mark in Trademarks Journal.
  4. Opposition of Published Trademark – In the absence of a trademark law in Maldives, there is no provision for initiating opposition proceedings against a similar trademark.
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