Notes for transferring Industrial Designs in Myanmar

Under Myanmar’s 2025 IP framework, assignments of industrial design rights are fully recognized when processed through formal procedures set by the Industrial Design Law 2019 and Rules 2023. Legal compliance – including documented agreements, correct forms, local representation, payment of fees, and registrar’s official recording – ensures that all subsequent rights enforcement, renewal, and commercialization are robust and legally sound.

Legal Framework

• Industrial Design Law 2019: Enacted January 30, 2019, enforceable per presidential notification.
• Industrial Design Rules 2023: Issued September 29, 2023, in force from October 31, 2023, with procedure, form, and fee schedules.

These define essential terms and vest the IPD registrar with authority to maintain the register, including transfers.

Scope of Rights Transfer

These define essential terms and vest the IPD registrar with authority to maintain the register, including transfers .

The right to apply or own an industrial design may be transferred. Owners may assign to individuals or legal entities. After the transfer is recorded, the assignee becomes the registered right‑holder.

Procedural Steps

The assignment process adheres to the following key steps:

Agreement Preparation

Execute the assignment accord, including essential elements.

Form Completion

Complete and notarize Form ID‑12, with a representative appointment if required.

Submission to IPD

Submit via:

• In‑person at IPD;
• Online (if system operational);
• Via authorised local agent.

Registrar Review

IPD verifies:

• Authority and validity of parties;
• Completeness and notarisation;
• Fee receipt.

Public Notification

Upon approval, IPD records transfer in the Register and may publish notice for public awareness.

Post‑Registration Steps

• Issue updated certificate to assignee.
• Effective date aligns with registrar’s endorsement.
• Prior rights holder remains bound until official registration.

The entire transfer is publicly verifiable via the Register’s updated records.