Understanding Patent Registration in Myanmar
By Khin Yupar Lin On 31st May 2024, Myanmar introduced a new Patent Law, marking a significant milestone in the country’s intellectual property (IP) system. The official patent registration system went live on 31st October 2024, enabling businesses to submit patent applications both online and in-person. This article covers key aspects of Myanmar’s patent registration […]
Doing Business in Thailand as a Myanmar Entrepreneur
By Khin Yupar | Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia, sharing a 2,416 km (1,501 mi) border with Thailand to the southeast. Thailand, as the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, excels in production, automobile manufacturing, and tourism, making it an attractive destination for business expansion. This article explores popular business sectors for Myanmar entrepreneurs in […]
Myanmar’s Patent Law Comes into Effect
The Myanmar Patent Law, enacted on March 11, 2019, came into effect on May 31, 2024, with notification 106/2024 issued by the Ministry of Commerce. On June 4, 2024, the patent law was published under notification 43/2024 by the Ministry. Now that the law has come into effect, owners of inventions can soon file applications […]
Myanmar’s New Copyright and Design Laws Explained
On October 18, 2023, Myanmar’s State Administration Council announced that the enforcement of the Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law, both enacted in 2019, will be effective from October 31, 2023. This establishes the new protection framework for industrial designs and copyrights.
What’s New in Myanmar’s Industrial Design Registration
Myanmar Copyright Law Updates and Registration Process in 2023
The existing Copyright Act in Myanmar came into force on 24 February 1914. According to this law, copyright ownership lasts for the life of the creator plus fifty years after their death. The Act covers literary, dramatic, artistic, and musical works.
Celebrating Female Ingenuity: Talented ASEAN Women Inventors
By Linh Nguyen Time flies, and World Intellectual Property Day – held annually on 26 April – is just around the corner. This year’s theme is “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity”.
What You Need To Know About Myanmar’s New Trademark Law
By Khin Yupar Lin On 10 March 2023, the State Administration Council of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued Notification (82/2023) to declare that the new Trademark Law (2019) will come into effect on 1 April 2023.
[Myanmar Update] Latest Developments from IP Department Following Commencement of Soft Opening Period
By Khin Yupar Lin The Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (IPD) initiated the first step for trademark registration under the new Trademark Law through the establishment of an online filing system (WIPO File), with the soft opening period commencing on 1 October 2020.
ASEAN and Australia: A Strategic Partnership
By Elana Szabo In 1969, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand signed the ASEAN Declaration and established the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Today, ASEAN has a total of 10 member countries, including Myanmar, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, in addition to the aforementioned countries. It has a combined GDP of USD3.0 trillion and makes […]