The long-awaited launch of Myanmar's new trade marks system
will take place in two stages – a Soft Opening which
commences on 1 October 2020 for approximately 6 months, and a Grand
Opening around mid-2021. The Soft Opening period and date of the
Grand Opening are subject to official confirmation.
What can be done during the Soft Opening?
1. Re-file recorded marks
Marks which have been "recorded" with Myanmar's
Office of Registration of Deeds ('ORD') before 1 October
2020 can be re-filed for registration under the new Trademark Law.
There is no automatic registration of recorded marks.
2. File for marks in use
Marks that have been used in Myanmar (but not recorded) can also
be filed during the Soft Opening. The application date allocated
for these filings is expected to mirror the date of the Grand
Opening.
