Creation of Special Tax Audit Unit under the Supervision of the General Department of Taxation
REGULATION AND OBJECTIVES OF SPECIAL TAX AUDIT UNIT On July 16, 2024, the Cambodian Prime Minister signed into law Sub-Decree No. 160 ANKr.BK, establishing a special tax audit unit under the supervision of the General Department of Taxation (GDT) within the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
New Cambodian Legislations regarding Commercial Advertisement of Alcoholic Products
On 23rd July 2024, the Ministry of Information issued the Prakas No. 084 PrK.Info, in order to determine the forms, procedures, and measures to govern the commercial advertisement of alcoholic products.
Myanmar’s Patent Law 2019 came into Force on 31st May 2024
On 1st June 2024, the State Administration Council (SAC) issued the notification no. 106/2024, setting the effective date for Myanmar’s Patent Law 2019,
Myanmar’s Industrial Design Law Evolution: Empowering Innovation Through Registration
A. Introduction After a long wait, Myanmar has finally begun accepting design registrations and has adopted the Industrial Design Rights Law, which provides a total 15-year term of rights, benefits, and protection to the registrants.
ILAWASIA announces appointment of Dr. Pollawat Suppattarasaet, as Partner
ILAWASIA is pleased to announce a significant addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Dr.Pollawat Suppattarasaet as an Intellectual Property (IP) Partner.
ILAWASIA announces appointment of Tanadee Pantumkomon, as Partner.
NEW PARTNER We are pleased to announce that Tanadee Pantumkomon has been appointed to ILAWASIA as Partner.
The Industrial Design Law and the Copyright Law in Myanmar will come into force
In Brief: On 18th October 2023, the State Administration Council (SAC) issued the notifications no. 217/2023 and 218/2023 to set out the enforcement date of Myanmar Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law.
Customs Regulation for protection of trademark rights
In Brief Myanmar’s Ministry of Planning and Finance issued the Notification No. 50/2023 relating to the Customs Regulation for Protection of Trademark Rights on 14 July 2023.
Revocation of Notarized POAs for any IP-related matters in Lao PDR
On June 26, 2023 the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, issued a Notice of revocation the attachment of notarization for certifying the original power of attorney.
Announcement to New Myanmar Companies’ Registration
The Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) intends the companies to make a habit of complying with Myanmar Laws and in accordance with the legal requirements when conducting the business in Myanmar.