Yuwadee Thean-ngarm, Sher Hann Chua and Khin Myo Myo Aye of Tilleke & Gibbins summarise the main features of Myanmar’s new Trademark Law as the country strives to establish a modern IP framework
It was previously hoped that the 'grand opening' of Myanmar's first dedicated mark registration system under the Trademark Law 2019 would take place in April 2021. However, since the military coup in February 2021, both the commencement of the Trademark Law and the grand opening of the new registration scheme have been suspended. While uncertainty remains, parties should take extra care with their applications.