MV Trademark registration

Trademark registration in the Maldives

Our licensed trademark attorneys in the Maldives check the formalities and file with the Intellectual Property Unit Ministry of Economic Development (Intellectual Property Unit Ministry of Economic Development). One all-inclusive fee covers the official and the professional fees.

Intellectual Property Unit Ministry of Economic Development
There is no procedure for initiating opposition proceedings against similar marks in the Madlives.opposition period after publication
3 to 4 weeksto registration without oppositions
Intellectual Property Unit Ministry of Economic DevelopmentIntellectual Property Unit Ministry of Economic Development
Paris Conventionpriority of your filing can be claimed abroad for six months
01 How we proceed

File your application.

Trademarkers.com will process your trademark registration in the Maldives through the following steps:

Step 01 / Filing

File your trademark application

Filed and prosecuted by our licensed attorney in the Maldives.

$1,100.00first class

With a legally registered trademark, you gain several benefits:

  • Potential copycats are deterred from infringing on your brand.
  • The ability of other brands to claim that you are infringing on their trademark is severely diminished.

Our licensed trademark agency in the Maldives will handle your request, check all formalities, and then file with the Intellectual Property Unit Ministry of Economic Development (Intellectual Property Unit Ministry of Economic Development). You receive confirmation of the filing and a copy of the filing request. We contact you immediately if an office action requires additional information, or if an opposition is filed against your application.

After the formal examination the trademark is published for opposition, so that third parties can object if they believe the mark infringes on their brands. The opposition period in the Maldives is There is no procedure for initiating opposition proceedings against similar marks in the Madlives. after publication. You receive status updates as soon as your mark is published, and of any action the office takes if oppositions are received.

If no oppositions arise and your trademark is formally approved, you can expect registration within 3 to 4 weeks.

02 Pricing

All-inclusive prices in the Maldives.

Prices in US dollars. Official fees and professional fees included; legal defence in oppositions or objections is quoted separately.

StepServiceClassesWord markDesign, or word and design
Step 01 Trademark
Registration request
First class $1,100.00 $110.00
Each additional class $160.00 $160.00
Step 02 Trademark
Certificate request
First class Free Free
Each additional class Free Free

Prices include all official and professional fees. They do not include legal defences in case of oppositions or objections.

The timeframe of the registration process is an estimate; it may vary considerably if objections or oppositions are presented, or other events occur.

Any administrative and courier fees are billed separately.

Start your Trademark Study today!

This report is optional but highly recommended.
Before filing your trademark, it is important that you evaluate possible obstacles that may arise during the registration process. Our Trademark Comprehensive Study will not only list similar trademarks {graphic/phonetic} that may conflict with yours, but also give you an Attorney's opinion about registration possibilities.