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Effects on Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar of Extending the TRIPS General Transition Period for Least Developed Countries
10 Aug

Effects on Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar of Extending the TRIPS General Transition Period for Least Developed Countries

Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) approved a 13-year extension of the Least Developed Countries (LDC) transition period for applying the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights on June 29, 2021. (TRIPS). The extension was made possible by a last-minute agreement reached at the TRIPS Council meeting, only two days before the initial expiration date of July 1, 2021. The new deadline for LDCs to comply with TRIPS intellectual property rights is July 1, 2034, as [...]

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Myanmar initiates trademark application publication under new law, Myanmar initiates trademark application publication, trademark application publication under new law of Myanmar,
19 Jun

Myanmar initiates trademark application publication under new law

On May 1, 2024, Myanmar began the long-anticipated publication of trademark applications as per the Trademark Law 2019. This new process allows third parties to oppose published trademarks within 60 days, citing reasons based on absolute or relative grounds for refusal outlined in the law. Darani Vachanavuttivong, Managing Partner and Managing Director at Tilleke & Gibbins, noted that Myanmar’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD) had started accepting re-registrations for old marks during a “soft opening” period on October 1, 2020. The formal [...]

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Myanmar began to accept applications for industrial designs since February 2024, Myanmar began to accept applications for industrial designs, accept applications for industrial designs since February 2024,
17 May

Myanmar began to accept applications for industrial designs since February 2024

Starting from February 1, 2024, Myanmar’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD) has begun accepting applications for industrial designs under the newly enforced Industrial Design Law, which came into effect on October 31, 2023. Alongside this law, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) introduced the Industrial Design Rules on September 29, 2023, which serve as another significant document governing industrial design registration in Myanmar. Khin Myo Myo Aye, a senior associate at Tilleke & Gibbins in Yangon, highlighted that the implementation of industrial [...]

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Myanmar's New Era of Industrial Design Protection
13 May

Myanmar’s New Era of Industrial Design Protection

In a significant move towards bolstering intellectual property rights, Myanmar has opened its doors to industrial design protection, marking a crucial milestone in its legal framework for safeguarding innovation and creativity. The announcement, made by the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of Myanmar, signals the commencement of accepting applications for industrial design protection effective from February 01, 2024. This development came with the Industrial Design Law’s implementation on October 31, 2023, a pivotal step towards modernizing Myanmar’s intellectual property regime. The [...]

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01 Apr

Myanmar begins to accept copyright applications

Myanmar has commenced the process of accepting applications for the registration of copyright and related rights as of February 9, 2024, following the full implementation of procedures mandated by the new Copyright Law of 2019. Under the oversight of the Intellectual Property Department (IPD), applications for copyright and related rights registration are now being managed. The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has issued Copyright Rules through notifications dated October 23, 2023, and November 20, 2023, delineating detailed procedures and providing official [...]

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11 Nov

Myanmar issues new Industrial Designs Rules

On September 29, 2023, Myanmar’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) introduced the Industrial Designs Rules (Rules) through Notification 67/2023, outlining detailed procedures for filing and registering industrial designs with Myanmar’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD). These rules complement the provisions of the Industrial Design Law enacted in 2019. The Rules consist of 20 chapters and 92 rules, covering various aspects such as filing forms, appointment of representatives, examination, opposition, assignment, licensing, and registration procedures. However, the official forms and prescribed fees have [...]

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Update on Myanmar's trademark law: second phase of the soft opening period
22 May

Update on Myanmar’s trademark law: second phase of the soft opening period

After holding a number of events and seminars for trademark agents about the new Trademark Law, the Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (IPD) has officially started the much-anticipated new trademark law in Myanmar, which will take effect on April 1st, 2023. As of April 1, 2023, the second part of the soft opening period under the new trademark legislation officially began. Additionally, the TM-2 form, commonly known as the POA, and the official fees were also finally made public. The formal filing [...]

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New trademarks legislation in Myanmar
10 Apr

New trademarks legislation in Myanmar

The new Trade Mark Law (2019), which is under the authority of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC), is expected to take effect in March 2023, according to a notice published on January 12th, 2023 by the Department of Intellectual Property of Myanmar (DIPM). Parties need to be aware of the Trade Mark Law (2019) and the relevant processes and requirements are highlighted in this Update. On January 30, 2019, Myanmar approved the Trade Mark Law (2019). The new legislation attempted [...]

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27 Jun

New changes in the trademark law in Myanmar

The new Trademark Law of Myanmar in 2019 had been passed back in January of the same year. However, the Law hasn’t come into force now – 3 years later as the President of Myanmar hasn’t issued the required notification. However, rights holders in Myanmar and foreign countries shouldn’t have to wait longer as it is expected that the law might become effective at the end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023.  Under the new trademark law of Myanmar, [...]

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