THE Intellectual Property De­partment under the Ministry of Commerce conducts a Repre­sentative Training related to trademark registration twice every financial year. The de­partment also accepts trade­mark applications electroni­cally, according to Dr Moe Moe Thwe, Director-General of the IP Department.

The trademark registra­tion application can be sub­mitted through an electronic system or at designated de­partments. The department notified that trademark reg­istration applications can be opposed on the first day of each month.

This training is to reduce errors in submitting documents asked by the IP Department, enhance representatives’ un­derstanding, responsibility and accountability, provide quality services on behalf of trademark owners and ensure a smooth and effective communication with the department.

Myanmar passed IP laws in 2019. Subsequently, the In­dustrial Design Law, Trade­mark Law, and Copyright Law came into effect in 2023 and Patent Law, in 2024. — ASH/KK