On 12 January 2023, the Department of Intellectual Property of Myanmar under the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice stating that the new Trade Mark Law (2019) is anticipated to come into force in March 2023. First passed in Myanmar on 30 January 2019, the new law sought to introduce a formal trademark examination process and a new electronic trademark system, among other changes. The Trade Mark Law (2019) has yet to fully come into force, having been in a ‘soft opening period’ for partial implementation since 1 October 2020.
The announcement of the Trade Mark Law (2019) being set to come into force is a significant development in the implementation of the new trademark registration system. This Update highlights what parties should be aware of regarding the Trade Mark Law (2019) and the applicable procedures and requirements.
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