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Myanmar – New patent law finally in force
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Myanmar – New patent law finally in force

It has recently been announced that Myanmar’s long-awaited Patent Law 2019 finally came into effect on 31 May 2024. Whilst the Patent Registry has yet to announce an official date for accepting patent applications, or the documentary and formality requirements that will apply, applicants who are interested in seeking patent protection in Myanmar should consider evaluating their inventions and be ready to submit their applications as soon as the Patent Registry begins to accept them.

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Myanmar – Design and Copyright Laws
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Myanmar – Design and Copyright Laws

The Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law, which were both enacted in 2019, finally came into force on 31 October 2023. This development follows the coming into effect of a new Trade Mark Law earlier this year and the Grand Opening of the Intellectual Property Office on 26 April 2023.

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