BONJOURLegal Updates & Insights
Legal developments, practical guidance and insights for protecting your intellectual property and doing business in Myanmar.
Virtual Seminar Advocates for Patent Protection
On September 19, the Department of Intellectual Property (IPD) held a virtual seminar to promote awareness of the Patent Law, which came into effect on May 31, 2024.…
Myanmar Trademark Law: From Its Inception to the Present
Myanmar’s trademark landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by the nation’s efforts to modernize its legal framework and align with global standards. Historically, the country lacked a…
Trademark Law Workshop Held in Myanmar Police Headquarters
On September 18, 2024, a workshop on “Trademark Law” was held at the Arindama Hall, Office No. (8) of the Myanmar Police Force Headquarters, under the Ministry of…
Patent and Utility Model Registration Forms Released
The Intellectual Property Department of Myanmar has issued the necessary application forms for registering patents and utility models, as well as for registering patent agents. These forms are…
First-Ever Industrial Design Publication in Myanmar History
On September 5, 2024, Myanmar reached a significant milestone with the release of its first-ever industrial design journal, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN JOURNAL NO. ID/2024/01, under the framework of the…
Trademark Opposition Announcement – Trademark Journal TM/2024/05 (Publication Date: 01/09/2024)
The Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (IPD) has recently published a list of trademark applications in JOURNAL TM/2024/05. Interested parties wishing to oppose any published applications must do so…
Trademark Opposition Announcement – Trademark Journal TM/2024/04 (Publication Date: 01/08/2024)
The Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (IPD) has recently published a list of trademark applications in JOURNAL TM/2024/04. Interested parties wishing to oppose any published applications must do so…
Virtual Meeting on Draft Geographical Indication Registration Law and Application Forms
On July 31, 2024, a virtual coordination meeting was held at the Ministry of Commerce to discuss the Draft Law on Geographical Indication Registration and related application forms.…
Trademark Opposition Announcement – Trademark Journal TM/2024/03 (Publication Date: 01/07/2024)
The Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (IPD) has recently published a list of trademark applications in JOURNAL TM/2024/03. Interested parties wishing to oppose any published applications must do so…
Trademark Opposition Announcement – Trademark Journal TM/2024/02 (Publication Date: 01/06/2024)
The Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (IPD) has recently published a list of trademark applications in JOURNAL TM/2024/02. Interested parties wishing to oppose any published applications must do so…