IP Registry
Maldives Intellectual Property Office (effective 1 Jan 2026)
Registrar of Intellectual Property (new) · Previously: common-law cautionary notice protection
Key Legislation
Maldives IP Office Act (ratified Aug 21, 2025)In force from 1 Jan 2026
Common Law — Passing OffCurrent mechanism
Publication-based protectionCautionary notices
Patents
Patent Practice in Maldives
Filing requirements, timelines, and key deadlines for patent protection in Maldives.
Key Facts & Timelines
Formal patent registrationAvailable from 2026
Current mechanismCommon law protection only
Key developmentJoining international IP frameworks
Trademarks
Trademark Practice in Maldives
Brand protection, filing procedures, and opposition windows under Maldives's trade marks regime.
Key Facts & Timelines
Current mechanismCautionary notice publication
Formal registrationAvailable from 1 Jan 2026
Monitoring recommendedYes — to secure priority
Industrial Designs
Design Protection in Maldives
Protecting the visual appearance of your products under Maldives's design registration framework.
Key Facts & Timelines
Protection mechanismCommon law until Jan 2026
Formal design registrationForthcoming under new Act
Our Services
What We Handle in Maldives
S. Kumar & Co. provides end-to-end IP services in Maldives with coordinated filing from our New Delhi headquarters.
Available Services
Trademark Cautionary Notices (Current)Trademark Registration (from 2026)IP Monitoring & Watch ServicesTransition Strategy Advisory