Maldives Trademark Renewal

There is no legal registration or statutory duration. However, to maintain protection:

• It is recommended to republish cautionary notices every 2 years
• There is no maximum or minimum publication interval: frequency depends on the commercial value and use of the mark

• There is no official renewal system.
• Instead, you should republish the cautionary notice regularly, ideally every 2 years.
• There is no grace period or late fee, and republishing can occur at any time.

• Cautionary notice text indicating ownership and trademark details
• Publication arranged through a leading local newspaper
• Publication fees, which vary depending on notice length and newspaper rates

No Power of Attorney is required.

• Restoration is not necessary: you can republish at any time
• There is no statutory lapse
• However, if someone else publishes a cautionary notice for the same mark, it may challenge your rights

• Republish notices more frequently if:
• The trademark has high commercial value
• It is not actively used in the Maldives
• Maintain documentation of prior publications for enforcement purposes

Avoid the following:

• Assuming there is formal registration
• Failing to republish regularly
• Neglecting to act if a third party publishes a conflicting cautionary notice

There are no immediate legal consequences, but:

• Your rights may weaken if not supported by ongoing publicity
• Third parties may challenge ownership through their own cautionary notices

Yes: simply republish the cautionary notice at any time to reassert your claim.

No. The system relies on publication, not use.

Include updated information in your next cautionary notice publication.