The Intellectual property Department (IPD) of Myanmar uses online filing system for IP rights holders to file applications for registration of trademarks, designs, patents and copyrights.  The system runs 24 hours and seven days a week.  The IPD also allows applicants file IPR applications physically at the filing counters at the IPD offices in Yangon,... Read More

On 22nd October 2024, the Intellectual Property Agency (IPA) of Myanmar issued its Notification No. 2/2024 to announce the rates of the official fees in Myanmar Kyat (MMK) for patent and utility model (petty patent) matters under the Patent Law 2019.  The official fees range from MMK500,000/ (around USD250) to MMK1,500,000 (around USD750).  The official... Read More

On 11th March 2019, the Patent Law 2019 (“PTL”) was passed by the Union Parliament of Myanmar (“Pyidaungsu Hluttaw”) to provide protection for patents and petty patents.  On 1st June 2024, the State Administration Council (“SAC”) of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued its Notification No. 106/2024 to designate 31st May 2024 as... Read More

The State Administration Council (SAC) announced 1st April 2023 as the effective date of the Trademark Law 2019 (TML 2019). The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) allowed re-filing of registered and used trademarks and filing of new trademarks under the TML 2019.  The IPD is now examining trademark applications under the normal basis and the examination... Read More

In this report, we provide an overview of the key legislations and practices that took place in Myanmar in relation to trademark applications and registrations from March 2023 to April 2024 to keep our readers updated on trademark protection law and practice of Myanmar. The SAC issued its Notification No. 82/2023 dated 10th March 2023... Read More