缅甸：专利和外观设计最新动态

Customs recordation is an enforcement mechanism in Myanmar that enables intellectual property (IP) rights holders to seek prevention of the cross-border movement of infringing goods.

Trademarks serve as the legal foundation of franchise systems, yet Myanmar lacks specific franchise legislation. Understanding how trademark licensing works under the Trademark Law 2019 is essential for foreign brands seeking to protect their intellectual property and establish successful franchise operations in Myanmar's evolving market.

The first publication for trade mark registration was launched on 1 December 2024, marking a significant step forward in protecting intellectual property in Myanmar.

Myanmar's Patent Law 2019—the country's first legislation specifically addressing patent protection—took effect on May 31, 2024.

缅甸知识产权局（IPD）于2024年12月1日重磅发布了在线商标注册公告。它展示了我们通过在线提交系统（WIPO文件系统）在第一阶段试运行期间的成果Ӎ

Since the implementation of the Trademark Law 2019 on April 1, 2023, Myanmar has operated under a modern first-to-file trademark system that brings its registration framework closer to international practice.

Early 2019 witnessed an introduction of a number of Intellectual Property Laws in Myanmar. A new Trademark Law and a new Industrial Design Law were enacted on January 30, 2019.

The Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar has issued a notification no. 63/ 2020 dated August 28, 2020 announcing that soft opening period for re-filing trademarks under the new law in Myanmar will commence from October 1, 2020.

On October 31, 2024, Myanmar's Intellectual Property Department (IPD) announced that it would officially start accepting applications for patent and utility...

Previously, well-known marks were not fully protected in Myanmar and there were no criteria to determine whether a mark is well-known even though it was recognised under the Common Law system.