Rights holders can take advantage of the soft opening
starting December 31st.
Trademark right holders interested in obtaining a Trademark
re-registration in Myanmar can do so starting December 31st, by
taking advantage of the soft opening of the registrar which permits
a preliminary filling.
This soft opening filing is a re-registration system and is
available to owners of Tademarks that are registered under the
Declaration of Ownership at the Registry of Deeds.
Right holders should thus meet the
following requirements in order to
qualify for a soft opening application:
- Declaration of ownership
- Legalized power of attorney
- Cautionary notice (if published)
The soft opening period will last for 6 months
before the registrar has its grand opening is due July 2020. At
that time, applications will be open to all parties interested in
obtaining a registration.