MIMOS retains its top position for two years running, while the rest of the list reveals some surprises and a few new entries:
Ready, Get Set, Go With Myanmar’s Newly Enacted IP Laws
After much anticipation, Myanmar’s Trademark Law and Industrial Design Law were enacted on 30 January 2019. The corresponding regulations are expected to follow shortly.
As the new laws follow a first-to-file rule, rights will be obtained on a “first come, first served” basis. As such, we strongly urge all brand owners to prepare to register their old and new marks as soon as the new Myanmar IP Office begins accepting applications.
[2019 Update] Current Status of Myanmar Intellectual Property Law
There has been so much talk about new IP laws in Myanmar. Here, we at KASS break it down into bite-sized chunks to shed light on the current situation.
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Get set, Go! in Myanmar
Two things you need to know: firstly, it is a First-to-File system, meaning that the party that FILES their trademark FIRST in Myanmar will have prior rights to the party that waltzes in second to the IP Office.
Who are the Top 20 Malaysian Patent Filers of 2017?
The figures obtained from the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) shows the performance over 2017 in some sectors of the economy. MIMOS Berhad retains its top position for two years running, while Universiti Teknologi Malaysia climbs to second ranking. The rest of the list reveals some surprises and a few new entries:
Remember… We are now in Myanmar!
Did you know that Chinlone is a national sport in Myanmar where players try to keep a ball from touching the ground without using their hands? Sounds difficult! The players are placed in a circle and work cooperatively to keep the ball in the air by passing the ball to each other. Much like performance art, the sport is fast, entertaining and fluid.
Patent Owners Beware – Vietnam has eliminated its grace period
Recently Intellectual Property (IP) practice in Vietnam and Myanmar has undergone attention-grabbing developments that are crucial and important. To be specific, the developments were mainly on the change in Regulations of IP in both the countries – basically the patent offices have made amendments to relevant Regulations to reflect the change in Patent (PT) and Industrial Design (ID) practice in the respective countries.
KASS opens a branch in Myanmar!
KASS is pleased to announce that it has opened its third overseas branch office in Yangon, Myanmar. As more and more Malaysian businesses are exporting products and services to Myanmar, we as a leading Intellectual Property firm in Malaysia have often been approached to register their Trademark (brand), Designs and Patents in Myanmar.
Increase in Official fee$ in Indonesia
The Indonesian Government is planning to increase their non-tax revenue (Penerimaan Negara Bukan Pajak). The non-tax revenue comprises of certain official tariffs, which includes the official fees or government charges for Intellectual Property prosecution.
Below are some of the notable changes:
1. Copyright and Industrial Design
- Filing fees are not increasing (what a relief!), but the Government is planning to increase certain post-filing recordals such as recordal of change of name and/or address and the assignment of rights.
Thailand joins the Madrid Protocol System
We have great news for all local brand owners. The much awaited entry into Madrid Protocol by Thailand has taken place. On 7th August 2017, the Director General of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially announced the use of Madrid Protocol to register their trademarks in all 115 countries, starting 7th November 2017 onwards.
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