Evolution Of Intellectual Property Protection In Myanmar

On February 15, Upper house (Amyothar Hluttaw) Parliament of the Union of Myanmar adopted Trademark and Geographical Indication Bill, Industrial Design Bill, Patent Bill and Copyright Bill.

Amendments were made in Copyright bill by Lower house (Pyithu Hluttaw) which was returned to Upper house on Sept. 12. The approval process of the same is now at final stage. Currently, the Lower House Bill Committee is reviewing the Trademark Bill. Deliberations are going over the issue whether the

Parliament will hold to pass the said bill or wait for other intellectual property (IP) laws to be approved. ,

New law enforcement

As per Article 92 of Trademark Bill states, that the trademark owners which are registered with Registry of Deeds and Assurance will have to re-file the application in accord with new law to continue enjoy rights of a registered mark. The Lower House is also considering adding transition period (three to six months) so that trademark owners can