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Myanmar Clarifies Rules For Investment Approvals
The Myanmar Investment Commission has issued new guidance that restructures how investors secure approval for projects and navigate amendments, expansions, or exits. This notification establishes clearer timelines for endorsement applications, defines which changes require MIC versus regional committee approval, and formalizes compliance inspection procedures. Understanding these procedural requirements is essential for investors planning to establish or modify operations in Myanmar.
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Mark Distinctiveness, Well-Known Status, And Evidence Of Use In Myanmar
Myanmar's first-to-file trademark registration system, operational since April 2023, introduces enhanced legal protections but also more rigorous requirements for brand owners. While the system prioritizes registration, evidence of trademark use remains crucial for establishing acquired distinctiveness, demonstrating well-known status, and strengthening enforcement positions in this evolving legal framework.
Myanmar IP
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Myanmar’s DICA Issues Guidelines On Company Names
Myanmar’s Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) has published the guidelines it uses to assess and approve company names for registration in the country. The guidelines, which were published on May 18, 2026, explain how DICA determines whether a proposed name is identical or too similar to an existing name, and they identify words and expressions that may be prohibited or restricted.
Myanmar Commercial
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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