Maldives Enacts Modern Trademark Regime: What Rights Holders Need to Know About the New Trademarks Act
December 3, 2025Trademarks,Weekly (IP)DATE,MaldivesMaldives,intellectual property,ipr,Trademark,Law No. 2/2019,Cautionary notice
The Maldives has taken a major step toward strengthening its intellectual-property framework with the introduction of the Trademarks Act. For the first time, the country will operate a comprehensive, statutory trademark registration system, replacing the reliance on cautionary notices and unregistered-rights principles. For businesses operating in or entering the Maldives, the Act significantly enhances the certainty, enforceability, and clarity of trademark rights. Below is an overview of the…
Trademark registration in Maldives – FAQ’s
May 22, 2020Trademarks,Maldives
Protection of trademark in Maldives is by way of publishing a caution notice in the local newspapers in circulation in Maldives. We have tried to address the frequently asked questions (FAQ's) from our clients about the trademark registration in Maldives in this post and hope you find this useful.
Intellectual Property protection in Maldives
February 19, 2018Trademarks,Maldives
The Maldives has no legislation that has been enacted in terms of Intellectual Property Rights. To circumvent this, there is sufficient trademark protection that has been offered by way of acquiring public recognition through cautionary notices.
Trademark registration in Maldives
January 16, 2017Trademarks,Maldives
Protection of intellectual property such as trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, or patents in the Maldives is by way of establishing rights under the Common Law by publishing a cautionary notice in local newspapers in both Dhivehi and English language.