Maldives 

With your help, we identify the trademark to be registered and point out the elements worthy of protection, according to Trademark Law.

We define the best registration strategy, depending on the jurisdiction in which you wish to obtain protection, taking into consideration the many regional/international mechanisms for international protection.

Since the costs may vary depending on the number of classes, we identify the international classes corresponding to the goods/services you wish to market with your trademark.

At this moment, you should conduct a trademark search (optional but highly recommended), be it with or without a legal opinion, in order to identify whether the trademark is free to be registered.

During this phase, the relevant PTO will analyze whether your trademark is confusingly similar to previous trademark. We monitor the process up to the final granting.

After the publication of the trademark, third parties may submit an opposition against it being granted. We can respond to any objections, with the aim of ensuring that your trademark is registered.

The trademark is ready to be registered and a registration certificate is issued.

You can extend the protection of your trademark at any time through national, regional, or international registrations in other jurisdictions.

Obtaining the rights to a trademark is of no use if you do not then exercise these rights. Therefore, it is necessary to be always on the lookout for infringements.

Trademarks are usually valid for 10 years, but you may renew it and keep it enforced for an additional period of time.