Trademarkmaldives | Intellectual Property | Law Firm in Maldives

  A leading international law firm of intellectual property (Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, Designs, Domain Names, Geographical Indication) in the Maldives

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What can be Trademarked in Maldives?

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In Maldives, a trademark protects a word, slogan, phrase, logo, or some combination that connects a product or service with the manufacturer of that product or service and prevents the same from being used by someone else. A trademark can take many shapes, as long as the mark that an individual wants to protect is distinctive.

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Do Trademarks have to be Registered in Maldives?

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• In a market like Maldives, which has seen good economic growth in areas like tourism, fisheries, trade, and construction over the years, a brand must be well protected and safe at all times. Hence, not out of compulsion but out of necessity, it is imperative to go ahead with trademark registration in Maldives.

• Trademark registration provides an exclusive right to the owners and distinguishes their product or service from other similar products or services belonging to other businesses in the market.

• With a registered trademark, the owners, within their rights, can take actions against parties who attempt to register conflicting trademarks or operate with conflicting brands that may damage their business reputation.

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When Can You Use the ® Symbol on Your Trademark in Maldives?

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The ® symbol is used for a registered trademark. Therefore, if you are the proprietor of a registered trademark in Maldives, you can use the ® symbol.

*It is essential to keep in mind that using the ® symbol with an unregistered trademark is unlawful.

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What Does a Trademark Protect in Maldives and for How Long?

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How Long Does it take to Publish a TM Cautionary Notice in Maldeves?

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Intellectual Property Protection in Maldives

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TRADEMARK PROTECTION IN MALDIVES

• There is no statutory trademark law in Maldives dealing with the mechanism of trademark registration. In practice, the resident companies, nationals of Maldives, and foreign applicants can obtain trademark protection, as mentioned below. • The resident companies and nationals of Maldives can file an in-person trademark application with the Ministry of Economic Development to obtain trademark protection. However, before going ahead with trademark registration, they must obtain business name registration. • The foreign applicants are required to publish a TM cautionary notice in the local newspaper in both English and in the vernacular, which is Dhivehi, thereby cautioning the public and trade about the ownership of the trademark. • Trademark renewal involves the publication of the TM cautionary notice in the local newspaper after every 03 years; however, it is highly advisable to publish the registered trademark every year if the owner is willing to establish the use of the mark in Maldives.

COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN MALDIVES

• The Copyright and Related Rights Act (passed in October 2010 and became effective in April 2011) deals with the mechanism of copyright protection in Maldives. • Parties don't need to register their copyright to obtain protection under the Copyright and Related Rights Act. However, the Act allows the parties to get their works registered with the allocated government authority if they wish to do so. An application can be filed in-person with the Ministry of Economic Development. If approved, an official copyright registration certificate is issued. • The standard copyright protection term lasts for the lifetime of the author plus fifty (50) years following his death. However, the duration of copyright protection varies depending on the type of work.

*NOTE - In Maldives, there is no patent and industrial design protection available due to the absence of their corresponding laws. For more info, you may write to us at [email protected].

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Trademark Registration & Renewal in Maldives

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A) Trademark Registration • At present, there is no specific law in Maldives dealing with the mechanism of trademark registration and protection. • For obtaining trademark protection, the resident companies and nationals of Maldives can file a trademark application with the Ministry of Economic Development. Kindly note that before going ahead with trademark registration, the resident companies and nationals must obtain business name registration. • For foreign applicants, obtaining trademark protection in Maldives is based on the publication of a trademark cautionary notice in the local newspaper in both English and Dhivehi (regional language).

B) Trademark Renewal • Trademark renewal involves the publication of the trademark cautionary notice in the local newspaper after every 03 years; however, it is highly recommended to publish the registered trademark every year if the owner is willing to establish the use of the mark in Maldives.

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Is there any Provision for Removal of a Trademark in Maldives because of Non-Use?

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• There is no specific law governing the mechanism of trademark registration or protection in Maldives; therefore, there is no provision for the removal of a trademark because of non-use.

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Who all can File a Trademark Registration Application in Maldives?

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In Maldives, the resident companies and nationals of Maldives and the foreign applicants can file a trademark registration application.

• For obtaining trademark protection, the resident companies and nationals of Maldives can file a trademark application with the Ministry of Economic Development. However, before going ahead with trademark registration, the resident companies and nationals must obtain business name registration.

• For foreign applicants, obtaining trademark protection in Maldives is based on the publication of a trademark cautionary notice in the local newspaper in both English and Dhivehi (regional language).

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