There is currently no relevant trademark law or trademark authority in Maldives, making it impossible to conduct trademark searches and registrations, and this situation may continue for a long time in the future. The usual practice for protecting trademarks in Maldives is to publish warning notices in large local newspapers declaring trademark rights, which is currently the most effective method for protecting trademarks in Maldives.
In the event of infringement, although protection can be achieved through prior use of trademarks, well-known trademarks in other countries, etc., warning notices are undoubtedly the most direct and commonly used tool for safeguarding rights. The function of a warning announcement is not only to declare one's own trademark rights, but also to warn others not to use the trademark without authorization, otherwise infringement lawsuits will be filed. The trademark owner is required to regularly publish warning notices, usually once every 1-2 years, to maintain the validity of the trademark and also serve as a basis for future rights protection.