The new trademark law introduces a first-to-file system; the trademarks registered under the new trademark law will be valid for 10 years from the filing date and renewable every 10 years. A priority claim will be also acceptable.
The duration of a registered mark, as stipulated under Section 34 in Myanmar's Trademark Law, shall be initially set at 10 years from the date of submission of the registration application.
Step-by-Step Process of Trademark Registration in Myanmar Step 1: Conduct a Preliminary Trademark Search in Myanmar. Step 2: File the Trademark Application in Myanmar. Step 3: Examination by MIPD. Step 4: Publication and Opposition. Step 5: Registration and Issuance of Certificate of Trademark in Myanmar.
There are currently no patent rights in Myanmar. As a result, products (for commercial uses and trade) are possible without permission from the people/companies which may hold patent rights outside Myanmar.