On 11 November 2025, the President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, ratified the Trademark Bill. Following ratification, the Trademark Act (Law No. 19/2025) was published in the Government Gazette. It will enter into force 12 months from the date of publication, i.e., on 11 November 2026 , with a further 12‑month period thereafter for existing owners to re‑register their marks. This marks the introduction of the country’s first comprehensive, registration‑based system of