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New era of IP protection begins in Myanmar as Trademark Law takes full effect
Myanmar’s long-awaited first-to-file trademark registration system came into full effect on April 26 2023, with the ‘grand opening’ of the country’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD). This followed the issuance of the Trademark Rules and other related notifications at the beginning of April, in conjunction with the Trademark Law coming into force.
Generative AI and Copyright: How Businesses Can Mitigate Legal Risks
As in many countries around the world, IP laws in Southeast Asia do not currently specify whether works generated by artificial intelligence (AI) are protected by copyright, and there is also uncertainty surrounding the issue of ownership with respect to works created by AI.
Five Key Legal Considerations in Influencer Marketing
Influencer marketing and the creation of sponsored content is an increasingly popular way for brands to reach their target audience. Although there is no universal definition of an “influencer,” the term is broadly used to describe people who are able to affect purchasing decisions of others through their relationship with their audience.
Thailand's Updated Unfair Trade Practice Guidelines For Franchising
Before the issuance in late 2019 of the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand's Guidelines on Unfair Trade Practices in Franchise Businesses, which took effect in February 2020, Thai law made little mention of franchising as a business model—despite the great popularity of franchising in the country.
How Franchise Businesses Should Respond To Thailand's New Data Protection Law
Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA) entered into force in full on June 1, 2022. The PDPA, which contains similarities to the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) introduces obligations and restrictions relating to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Thailand.
The Thai Bayh-Dole Act: A New Dawn For Government-Funded Research In Thailand
The Thailand Research and Innovation Utilization Promotion Act B.E. 2564 (2021) (TRIUP Act), which is also referred to as the Thai Bayh-Dole Act, came into force on May 7, 2022. The enactment of the TRIUP Act is a culmination of years of deliberation by the Thai government and various stakeholders, and is modeled after the success of the adoption of the Bayh-Dole Act in other jurisdictions, such as the United States, Japan, and Korea.
The Thai Bayh-Dole Act: A New Dawn for Government-Funded Research in Thailand
The Thailand Research and Innovation Utilization Promotion Act B.E. 2564 (2021) (TRIUP Act), which is also referred to as the Thai Bayh-Dole Act, came into force on May 7, 2022. The enactment of the TRIUP Act is a culmination of years of deliberation by the Thai government and various stakeholders, and is modeled after the success of the adoption of the Bayh-Dole Act in other jurisdictions, such as the United States, Japan, and Korea.
Artificial Intelligence And Legal Research In The 21st Century
Thailand: Artificial Intelligence And Legal Research In The 21st Century 02 April 2021 Tilleke & Gibbins To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. John McCarthy, an American computer scientist and inventor, coined the term "artificial intelligence" (AI) in 1956, and is often called the father of artificial intelligence.
Trademark filing under Myanmar’s new trademark law to begin on 1 October 2020
03 Sep 2020 @WTRmagazine RT @MarketingIPlaw: From the #WTR archive: media misreporting of trademarks https://t.co/eC7rMHwDdP Read more 03 Sep 2020 @WTRmagazine RT @MorningTrans: In a time when consumers are placing more value than ever in brand ethics, this article takes an in-depth look at some im… Read more 03 Sep 2020 @WTRmagazine RT @MarksmenTweets: Operations in the time of covid-19: #EUIPO service charter reveals impact of pandemic https://t.co/brAI36bqfQ by @WTRM…...
Trademark Filing under Myanmar’s New Law Begins on October 1, 2020 | Lexology
On August 28, 2020, the Myanmar Government announced that the soft opening period of the Myanmar Department of Intellectual Property (MDIP) under Myanmar’s new trademark law will begin on October 1, 2020. This long-awaited development will be a very welcome one to trademark owners worldwide who have been waiting for the opportunity to properly protect their rights in Myanmar for many years.
Thailand Issues Restrictions on Unfair Trade Practices in Franchise Businesses | Lexology
Thailand
December 24 2019 On December 6, 2019, the Notification Regarding the Guidelines for the Consideration of Unfair Trade Practices in Franchise Businesses was issued to prevent franchisors from adopting overly restrictive and unfair contractual conditions that are deemed to potentially cause damage to franchisees. The notification will become effective on February 4, 2020.
Myanmar’s New Trademark Law: What Foreign Business Owners Need to Know | Lexology
Myanmar
September 25 2019 The Myanmar Trademark Law 2019 was finally enacted on January 30, 2019. This is an important step in the government’s efforts to attract foreign investment into Myanmar, as the new Trademark Law establishes a framework for a comprehensive trademark registration and protection system to both foreign and domestic trademark owners. In this article, we will address some of the common questions raised by foreign business owners in Myanmar. What are trademarks?
Franchising in Myanmar | Lexology
This article was first published on Franchise Law Insider—a blog maintained by US Law Firm Quarles & Brady LLP Introduction The relaxation of foreign investment restrictions and a growing, aspiring middle class have encouraged new players to enter Myanmar’s franchising industry in recent years.
Practical implications of Myanmar’s new Trademark Law
The new Trademark Law marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to increase Myanmar’s attractiveness as a destination for foreign investment. For rights holders, it also means that now is the time to prepare for the new regime. Returning user? Enter your details below to log into your account. E-Mail Address: Password: I am not on a shared computer, please remember me for my next visit. Want to read more? Register to access two of our subscriber only articles per month.
Myanmar Passes Patent Law | Lexology
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 7/2019—Myanmar’s Patent Law—was enacted on March 11, 2019, providing a framework for the protection of inventions related to products and processes. This is the first legislation specifically addressing the protection of patents in the history of Myanmar. The law will be administered by the Directorate of Patents of the Intellectual Property Office, to be established under the Ministry of Commerce, and implementing regulations will be issued in due course.
Myanmar Passes Industrial Design Law | Lexology
Myanmar
February 7 2019 On January 30, 2019, Myanmar’s long-awaited Industrial Design Law—the first legislation specifically addressing the protection of industrial designs in the jurisdiction’s history—was passed into law. The law lays out a comprehensive framework for the protection of rights over the external visual design of objects (i.e. the aesthetic design, rather than the practical).
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