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1. The term of patent shall be 20 years from the submission date of the patent application. 2. The patentee or patent applicant shall pay the annual fees, which are determined periodically, in the following manner to the Department for the purpose of maintaining the patent or patent application: Prescribed

1. Eligible patent applicants under this Law, who wish to receive patent rights, shall apply as prescribed to the Registrar for grant of patents. 2. The applicant for a patent: (a) May complete the application for patent in Myanmar or English. (b) Shall translate the application in Myanmar into English

1. A patentee, who complies with the provisions contained in chapter 13, is entitled to the patent rights contained in this chapter during the term of the patent. 2. Without prejudice to the provisions contained in section 54, the patentee: (a) as an exclusive right: (1) Shall be entitled to

On March 11 2019, the Myanmar parliament enacted the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 7/2019 (Patent Law) heralding the dawn of a new era in patent registration in Myanmar. While the new Trade Mark Law passed on January 30 2019 is expected to come into force this year, the new Patent

If a patent applicant who has applied in a Member State of the Paris Convention or in a Member State of the Word Trade Organization or any transferee of said applicant applies to the Department for registration of the same invention within one year from date of initial application, the

WIPO has produced a free, interactive e-tutorial on how to use and exploit patent information. It will also complement onsite training given within the framework of the WIPO Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) program. Collections of patent documents across the world contain a wealth of technology information. These are

Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 7/2019—Myanmar’s Patent Law—was enacted on March 11, 2019, providing a framework for the protection of inventions related to products and processes. This is the first legislation specifically addressing the protection of patents in the history of Myanmar. The Myanmar Intellectual Property Office (“MIPO”) will be established

Myanmar’s adoption of a dedicated Patent Law represents a landmark step in bolstering intellectual property standards. Enacted in 2019 and operational since May 31, 2024, the law establishes a modern, statutory patent regime. This article summarizes its key components – and implications for enterprises and innovators – while maintaining a

In 2024, Myanmar implemented its first comprehensive Patent Law, marking a pivotal shift away from earlier cautionary notice systems. As grant and renewal procedures fully launch, patentees must understand legal obligations regarding patent maintenance. In this article, HAVIP Co., Ltd. offers updated guidance for you, covering statutory duties, fee scales,

https://havip.com.vn/en/filing-patent-in-myanmar.htmlA patent is a statutorily granted, time‑limited monopoly on an invention, fostering innovation while supporting public knowledge and economic development. Rooted in strict patentability criteria and territorial scope, patents serve as strategic tools, but invite scrutiny regarding monopoly misuse and litigation complexity. In 2025, as AI and software domains evolve,

Our firm’s practices cover Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. We pride ourselves in providing a full range of advice and Patent services to clients, from the registration, prosecution, transactional services to litigation and enforcement of IP rights. We have the most reliable, experienced and knowledge Patent Attorneys in biology, electricity,