End-to-End Trademark Registration in Malta

In Malta, rights arise from first use: the person or company that first uses the mark in Maltese territory is the one who initially acquires rights. However, even though registration is not legally mandatory, in practice it is strongly recommended.

Registering your trademark:

• Clearly establishes ownership, giving you a legal presumption that you are the rightful owner.
• Helps prevent future disputes about who owns the mark.
• Makes it easier to act against infringement or misuse by third parties.

You can obtain protection either by:

• Filing locally in Malta, through the Commerce Department IPS, or
• Filing a **European Union Trademark (EUTM), which gives protection in Malta and all other EU member states.

If you file a combined trademark (word + logo), your exclusive right is limited to that exact configuration. If you also want to protect the word or the figurative element separately, it is advisable to file additional trademarks for those elements alone.

To register a trademark in Malta, you will generally need:

• A scanned power of attorney document - signed and notarized or legalized via apostille.
• The name or logo you want to register
• The applicant’s details

Your iGERENT consultant will confirm the exact requirements for your case and guide you through each step.

The average timeframe to register a trademark in Malta is around 10 months for straightforward cases. This is an estimate based on current processing times, and the actual duration may vary depending on the application and any issues that arise.

Once your trademark is registered in Malta:

• It is valid for 10 years from the application date.
• It can be renewed indefinitely for further periods of 10 years.
• Renewal can be requested during the 6 months before expiry, or within a 6-month grace period after expiry, subject to late renewal fees.

Even after registration, your trademark:

• Can be targeted by revocation/cancellation actions if a third party considers it conflicts with their rights.
• Can be cancelled for lack of use if it is not used for more than 5 consecutive years, unless you can show genuine, commercial-scale use.

During the application stage, Malta does not provide formal opposition proceedings for third parties.

However, if a trademark is registered and you believe it conflicts with your own rights, you may:

• File revocation/cancellation actions after registration to challenge that mark.
  The likelihood of success will depend on the specific circumstances and the strength of the rights you invoke.

• Use is not required to obtain the initial registration.
• But if the trademark is not used for more than 5 consecutive years after registration, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation for non-use.
  To avoid this risk, the trademark should be used on a commercial scale in connection with the goods and/or services for which it is registered.

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

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in Malta, 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 Malta 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.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Malta 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 Malta 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.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.