Dear Clients and Associates,
Following our previous update regarding Myanmar’s Patent Law coming into force on May 31, 2024, we are pleased to share a significant development in Myanmar’s intellectual property (IP) system.
On October 31, 2024, at a ceremony held in Nay Pyi Taw, the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of Myanmar announced the official commencement of patent filings in Myanmar. This marks a milestone, opening new avenues for inventors and businesses seeking patent protection in Myanmar.
Patent filings in Myanmar are officially accepted, opening doors for inventors worldwide
Currently, as Myanmar is not yet a member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), it follows the Paris Convention. Consequently, the filing deadline is 12 months from the priority date or the date of an international exhibition. Below is a summary of key information for filing a patent in Myanmar:
|
Mode |
Invention Patent |
Utility solution/Utility Model (Minor invention) |
|
Protection period |
20 years counted from the filing date |
10 years counted from the filing date |
|
Formality examination |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Substantive examination |
Yes |
No |
|
Protection criteria |
(i) Novelty; (ii) Inventive step; and (iii) Industrial applicability. |
Only used in case of opposition (i) Novelty; (ii) Industrial applicability. |
|
Using the examination result of foreign country |
Favour |
No substantive examination |
|
Earlier Publication |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Opposition |
Within 90 days counted from the publication date |
Within 60 days counted from the publication date |
|
Annuity |
Requested to pay from the 3rd filing year |
Requested to pay from the 2nd filing year |
|
Value to enforcement |
The similar |
The similar |
Led by our Partner – Mr. Myat Thein Htet, B.E. (Aerospace – Avionics and Telecommunications), a certified patent agent with extensive expertise in Myanmar’s intellectual property landscape, our Patent team is committed to delivering prompt, high-quality patent services.
If you looking for guidance on filing patent in Myanmar or have any inquiries about protecting your IP rights in this country, please do not hesitate to contact us via info@ageless.com.mm.
