Maldives Designs

Maldives also does not have a specific legal framework or official institute to oversee industrial design registration. As with trademarks and patents, there is no statutory term or renewal procedure for industrial designs, and rights holders frequently rely on cautionary notices.

• No official design registration

• No formal renewal requirements

• Local publications are used to inform third parties of asserted rights

These characteristics differentiate Maldives from countries with official industrial design legislation or membership in design conventions.