Sound Board

Our thoughts and views on the practice of Intellectual Property in India and around the world.

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.

Coming across Employee Confidentiality Agreements or inclusion of the Confidential Information clause in an employment agreement is a common part and parcel of the professional front.  However, there have been instances wherein under the disguise of protecting confidential information, such agreements eventually end up as restrain clauses, contractually categorised as restraint of trade.