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A Historic Milestone: Myanmar Officially Opens for Patent Registration back to blog Category: The New Patent Law Sources: Myanmar Patent Law in effect from 31 May 2024 (Allen & Gledhill)   Myanmar’s Patent Law Comes into Force (JTJB International) Introduction After years of anticipation, Myanmar has taken the final step in modernizing its intellectual property landscape. Following the “Grand Opening” of the Trademark Registry in 2023, the Department of Intellectual Property (IPD) officially began accepting Patent and Utility Model applications in late 2024, with full examination procedures rolling out in 2025.   Why This Matters For decades, Myanmar relied on an outdated Registration Act where “patents” were merely declared, not examined. Now, under the Patent Law 2019 (implemented 2024/2025), the country has shifted to a formal “First-to-File” system. Inventions are now subject to substantive examination for novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability, aligning Myanmar with global standards like the TRIPS agreement.   The “Pharma” Exception Crucially for the pharmaceutical industry, the government has clarified that patent protection for pharmaceutical products will be deferred until January 1, 2033, utilizing a waiver available to Least Developed Countries (LDCs). However, “Mailbox” applications can be filed now to preserve priority dates until the protection period opens.   How ASEAN IPR Helps: The transition from “Declaration of Ownership” to formal “Patents” is complex. ASEAN IPR helps you audit your old portfolio to determine which assets need to be re-filed under the new law. We also manage the specific “Mailbox” filings for pharmaceutical clients, ensuring your priority date is locked in for 2033. Other Blogs Taking Down the Digital Fakes: IPOPHL’s New Strategy for Online IP Enforcement • December 15, 2025 • Philippines blog Taking Down the Digital Fakes: IPOPHL’s New Strategy for Online IP Enforcement back to blog Category:Online & E-commerce Enforcement Sources: Counterfeit haul … Cambodia’s Digital Leap: Mandatory Online Filings & The “5th Year” Trap • December 15, 2025 • cambodia blog Cambodia’s Digital Leap: Mandatory Online Filings & The “5th Year” Trap back to blog Category: Patent Renewals Sources: IP Protection in Cambodia … Thailand’s New Patent Draft Act: Green Innovation Gets the Fast Lane • December 15, 2025 • Thailand blog Thailand’s New Patent Draft Act: Green Innovation Gets the Fast Lane back to blog Category:Patent Law Reform Sources: Updates on the New … The Free Ride is Over: Cambodia Enforces Strict Patent Renewal Penalties in 2025 • December 15, 2025 • cambodia blog The Free Ride is Over: Cambodia Enforces Strict Patent Renewal Penalties in 2025 back to blog Category: Patent Renewals Sources: Update to …

Stopping Fakes at the Border: Myanmar’s New Customs Recordation Rules back to blog Category: Customs Recordation Sources: Myanmar Sets Customs Recordation Rules (Tilleke & Gibbins, 2025) 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. Other Blogs Taking Down the Digital Fakes: IPOPHL’s New Strategy for Online IP Enforcement • December 15, 2025 • Philippines blog Taking Down the Digital Fakes: IPOPHL’s New Strategy for Online IP Enforcement back to blog Category:Online & E-commerce Enforcement Sources: Counterfeit haul … The P41 Billion Milestone: Philippines Smashes Records in Counterfeit Goods Seizure • December 15, 2025 • Philippines blog The P41 Billion Milestone: Philippines Smashes Records in Counterfeit Goods Seizure back to blog Category:Anti-Counterfeiting Record Sources: NCIPR seizes record P40.99 billion … Laos Toughens Up: New IP Law Brings 60-Day Opposition Windows • December 16, 2025 • laos blog Laos Toughens Up: New IP Law Brings 60-Day Opposition Windows back to blog Category:New IP Law 2024/2025 Sources: Laos Issues Updated Law … April 1, 2025: The Day European Patents Became Valid in Laos • December 16, 2025 • laos blog April 1, 2025: The Day European Patents Became Valid in Laos back to blog Category:European Patent Validation Sources: Launch of the European …