Introduction Enforcement in Myanmar has often been challenging, but 2025 brings a powerful new tool for rights holders. The Ministry of Planning and Finance has issued Notification 107/2025, establishing the official procedures for Customs Recordation of Copyrights and Trademarks.

How It Works Under the new system, IP owners can register their rights directly with the Customs Department. This creates a “watch list” for customs officers. If a shipment of suspected counterfeit goods is detected, officers can now detain the goods and notify the rights holder, who then has a fixed window (typically 10-15 days) to inspect the goods and initiate legal action.

A Shift to Proactive Enforcement Previously, stopping counterfeits at the border required specific court orders for every shipment. This new “Recordation” system allows for ex officio action—meaning customs can act on their own initiative based on your recordal, drastically reducing the reaction time needed to stop fakes from entering the market.

How ASEAN IPR Helps: Don’t wait for fakes to hit the streets of Yangon. ASEAN IPR manages the administrative process of Customs Recordation. We submit the required “Form 1” to the Customs Department and provide training guides to officers, teaching them how to spot fake versions of your specific products.