Trademark Prices in Maldives
Search prices
First class $120 - Each additional class $100
Searches for a trademark’s figurative elements (logo) are not available. The search will only be for the trademark’s verbal elements.
Application prices
First class $1800 - Each additional class $0
The price is for the publication of a cautionary notice in local papers as there is no trademark registration system in this country.
How long does it take for a trademark to register in Maldives?
The average application process takes 1 month.
This is an estimated process time for straightforward cases based on current timeframes for applications. It may vary considerably.
What documents are needed to register a trademark in Maldives?
No documents are necessary.
Why and How to Register a Trademark in Maldives
The rights to a trademark in the Maldives are granted to the person or company that uses it in this territory. It is highly recommended, however, to publish a cautionary notice in the local newspapers in order to claim ownership over a trademark.
There is no provision for trademark renewal in the Maldives. However, it is advisable to re-publish the cautionary notice annually.
Official trademark registration is only possible for companies that are registered in the Maldives and is done via the Intellectual Property Unit of the Ministry of Economic Development. If you have a company registered in the Maldives and wish to register your trademark, please contact us.