We have previously informed that Myanmar IPD plans to issue the publication of trademark application once a month, on the first day of each month from May 2024. This month, December 2024, the Myanmar IPD has issued Publication Journal no. TM/2024/08 dated December 1, 2024, which include not only the publication of trademark applications for opposition purpose but also publication of registered trademark. This marks as the first ever publication of registered trademark under the new trademark law.
The first batch of registered trademarks could be accessed on the Myanmar IPD’s website, https://ipd.gov.mm/translate/publication-for-opposition-of-trademark.
The certificate of registration will be issued in the same means as when filing the application. If filed online, the certificate will be issued in electronic format. If filed manually in paper format, the certificate will be issued in paper.
We wish to take this opportunity to note that if it is found that any of the registered trademarks are identical or confusingly similar to the client’s pending trademark application, even though both have the same filing date, the client will now have to take the case to the court for trademark cancellation. We, therefore, encourage the client to file an opposition during the publication period. Should you need our assistance in prosecution of trademark rights in Myanmar, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact Person: Ms. Pritsadee Buranavorakul
Foreign Trademark Department
trademark@siasia.co.th