Trademark in Myanmar

Myanmar has finally enacted its long-awaited Trademark Law on January 30, 2019. A summary of the provisions of the new Trademark Law is provided below: To enjoy statutory protection under the new Trademark Law, all existing trademarks recorded in Myanmar must be registered under the new system. Under this first-to-file

1. A person who wishes to apply for registration of a Mark to obtain rights in said Mark may submit an application to the Registrar as per the specified requirements. 2. An applicant for registration of a Mark (a) may prepare an application for registration in Burmese or English; (b)

1. If any legal entity that represents the following people in a locality where the relevant goods are manufactured wishes to register a Geographical Indication, it shall file an application for registration with the Registrar in accordance with the requirements: (a) Persons who exploit natural products or produce products made

1. If any Mark falls into any of the following categories, such event shall be deemed an absolute ground for refusal of registration and such Mark shall not be registered: (a) Marks devoid of any distinctive characteristic; (b) Marks that consist exclusively of signs or indications that may serve, in trade,

Regarding the above mentioned matter, we would like to advise you that the Trademark Law (Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 3, 2019) shall officially be taken into effect in Myanmar in January 2020. Accordingly, all trademarks that have been used or registered in the form of “Declaration of Ownership of Trademark”

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Filing a trademark in Myanmar marks the first step toward securing your brand’s identity in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets. Every business – whether a local shop in Yangon or an international company offering online services – relies on a distinctive name, logo, or slogan to stand out.

Myanmar’s modern trademark system reflects a decisive shift toward greater legal certainty, stronger rights protection, and improved investment attractiveness. By transitioning from a declaratory system under colonial law to a triennial, first-to-file statutory regime – backed by formal examination, opposition, enforcement, and international standard compliance – the country has positioned

In recent years, Myanmar has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of its trademark regime to align with international standards, foster foreign investment, and protect brand owners. The enactment of the Trademark Law, 2019 (Law No. 3/2019) and its enforcement – especially since April 01, 2023 – has replaced the antiquated first‑to‑use framework

Registration of a trademark is subject to stringent requirements designed to safeguard ownership rights and to distinguish an enterprise’s goods or services. A valid mark must be distinctive, memorable, and must not merely describe the goods or services it protects. Criteria for Assessing Distinctiveness Novelty and Creativity The mark must

Regarding the above mentioned matter, we would like to advise you that the Trademark Law (Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 3, 2019) shall officially be taken into effect in Myanmar in January 2020. Accordingly, all trademarks that have been used or registered in the form of “Declaration of Ownership of Trademark”

Myanmar neither has promulgated the intellectual property law in which includes legislation covering trademarks nor provides a formal system of IP rights registration. A trademark in Myanmar may be registered by means of a declaration of ownership under Part III: Of Registrable Documents, Section 18 (F) which is provided for registration of Trademarks