End-to-End Trademark Registration in Maldives

In the Maldives, trademark rights arise from use: the person or company that uses the mark in this territory is the one who acquires the rights over it.

Even so, it is strongly recommended to publish a cautionary notice in local newspapers stating that you claim ownership of the trademark. This publication serves to:

• Make your claim to the mark public and visible in the country.
• Help reinforce your position as the owner in case of conflict with third parties.

There is no standard trademark registration system for foreign owners. However, official trademark registration is possible for companies that are registered in the Maldives, and this is handled by the Intellectual Property Unit of the Ministry of Economic Development. If you have a Maldivian-registered company and wish to register your trademark officially, you would work through that office.

For the process described (publication of a cautionary notice in local newspapers), no additional documents are required beyond the information needed to prepare and place the notice.

The process associated with publishing a cautionary notice – which is the practical way to protect a trademark for most owners – usually takes around 1 month. This is an estimated timeframe for straightforward cases and can vary depending on local publication and administrative timings.

Once your cautionary notice has been published, you have:

• A public declaration in the Maldives that you claim ownership of the trademark.
• A practical tool to support your rights based on use of the mark in the country.

There is no statutory renewal system for trademarks. However, it is advisable to re-publish the cautionary notice every year, so that your claim remains current and visible in the local market.

For companies that are registered in the Maldives and obtain an official registration through the Intellectual Property Unit, the text only indicates that this route exists, without giving further details on what happens after registration.

In the Maldives, rights originate from use of the trademark in the territory. That means:

• Using your mark in the Maldives is fundamental to claiming and maintaining your rights.
• The system relies on use plus the recommended publication of a cautionary notice, rather than on a classic register-and-renew structure.

There is no formal renewal procedure, but it is recommended to re-publish the cautionary notice annually to keep your claim active and clearly asserted in the country.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Maldives means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

Trusted by 12,000+ businesses and with over 25,000 trademarks handled since 2014, we simplify trademark registration in Maldives through one dedicated specialist coordinating local attorneys worldwide.

• We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
• We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
• We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

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No. We do not provide standalone address for service services in Maldives

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in Maldives, the address for service requirement is automatically covered as part of our full service. We work with qualified local trademark attorneys who act as your official representative before the relevant Trademark Office, including compliance with all local representation and address for service requirements.

We do not offer address for service services separately for applicants who wish to file directly on their own in jurisdictions where self-filing may be technically permitted. Our services are designed to ensure that applications are properly filed, examined, and managed by experienced local professionals.

If you would like assistance with your trademark registration in Maldives or any other country, feel free to contact us here and we will be happy to guide you through the process. We offer services worldwide.