[1] time limit

There is no time limit to file a Design Declaration claiming seniority in Myanmar. However, the Design Declaration claiming the seniority should be preferably filed no later than six [06] months counted from the priority date or before it is published in the worldwide according to the general international regulation for filing design application. 

[2] requirements

In order to file a registration for a industrial design in Myanmar, it is required the following documents:

[3] examination

There is no requirement on the substantive examination. It means that there is not any examination to the registration of patent application. Accordingly, to define the registration of patent, the Myanmar Registry will endorse the Declaration with the patent number and granting date and return it to the patentee.

[4] duration

The average time from filing up to the registration will be about four [4] months. 

[5] cautionary notice

The registration is not complete solution to protect of design in Myanmar. So, the publication of Patent Cautionary Notice in local newspaper should be done after the registration of design to inform the public about the registration and claim to ownership and warning against the potential infringement.

[6] term & maintenance

There is no regulation regarding to the term of protection for patent in Myanmar. However, according to the general international regulation for patent, it can be protected fifteen [15] years from the priority date.

According to the established practice, it is recommended to apply for maintenance in every three [03] years by re-registering a Design Declaration and re-publication of a Cautionary Notice.