Trademark Registration in Malta

Malta is not a member of the Madrid Protocol. Trademark applications must be filed through a local attorney in the country. Registration is completed within 1 year. A list of the classes in which the trademark will be used must be submitted. A printed specimen of the trademark must be submitted. A single-class system is used, so a separate application must be filed for each class. The 10th edition of the international Nice Classification applies. The term of protection for a trademark is 10 years. The trademark can be maintained indefinitely by renewal every 10 years. There is a 5-year use requirement from the registration date. If the trademark is not used for 5 years, third parties may file a cancellation action against it. Renewal is required every 10 years.