Firm provides single window solution for filing, prosecution and maintenance of patent, trademark and design applications in Myanmar.

New Patent and Trademark laws came into force in Myanmar since 2024.

Myanmar is not a member of PCT therefore filing of PCT National phase patent application is not possible in Myanmar.

However, patent applications can be filed in Myanmar under Paris Convention claiming priority from foreign countries. Timeline to file a patent application under Paris convention is 12 months from the priority date.

Myanmar patent office also grants Petty Patents for minor/improvement inventions. Maximum term of a Petty Patent is 10 years.

Timeline for filing trademark and design applications in Myanmar claiming priority from foreign application under Paris Convention is 6 months from the priority date.
Myanmar patent office accepts applications in English language.

A Power of Attorney, Proof of Right and certified copy of priority document is required but filing of these documents at the time of filing the application is not mandatory and these documents can be filed later also.

For detailed information on Patent, Trademark and Design Registration in Myanmar please contact us at- hasan@hasanandsingh.com