Myanmar Trademark Registration
To protect a trademark in Myanmar, the application must be filed with the Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (IPD) in accordance with the Trademark Law 2019, which came into effect on 1 April 2023. This legislation replaced the previous system of filing a Declaration of Ownership with the Office of Registration of Deeds and publishing a Cautionary Notice in local newspapers.
Trademark Registration Process
After the trademark application is filed with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), it will undergo formality and substantive examination. If the examiner raises any objections, the applicant will be notified and must respond within the sitpulated time; otherwise, the application will be considered abandoned. If no objection is raised, the trademark will proceed to publication in the Official Journal. Any interested party may file an opposition within 60 days from the date of publication. If no opposition is filed, the trademark will proceed to registration, and a Certificate of Trademark Registration will be issued by the DIP.
Time Frame
The entire process from filing to registration generally takes 12-18 months. However, if the application faces objections from the Trademark Office or opposition from third parties, the process may take longer.
Validity of Registration:
A registered trademark in Myanmar is valid for 10 years from the application date and can be renewed every 10 years
Requirements For Trademark Application in Myanmar:
- Applicant’s full name, address, and nationality;
- Representation of the trademark;
- Description of goods or services;
- Classification of goods and services;
- A notarized Power of Attorney
