Trademark General Licence Contract (GLC) Registration

Procedure and Requirements

Trademark General Licence Contract (GLC) Registration

A trademark owner may authorize another party to use its registered trademark through a Trademark General Licence Contract (GLC). To ensure that the licence is recognized by the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) and enforceable against third parties, the licence should be recorded with the IPD in accordance with the Myanmar Trademark Law 2019 and its implementing regulations.

Recording a trademark licence provides legal certainty regarding the relationship between the trademark owner (Licensor) and the licensee and establishes a public record of the licensed rights.

Who May Apply?

An application for the registration (recordal) of a Trademark General Licence Contract may be filed by:

  • The registered trademark owner (Licensor);
  • The Licensee; or
  • An authorized trademark representative acting on behalf of either party.

Requirements

The following documents and information are generally required for recording a Trademark General Licence Contract:

  • A completed application for registration of the Trademark General Licence Contract.
  • A copy of the executed Trademark General Licence Contract signed by both the Licensor and the Licensee.
  • Full names, nationalities (if applicable), and addresses of both parties.

Details of the registered trademark, including:

  1. Registration number;
  2. Trademark representation;
  3. Relevant class(es) of goods and/or services.
  4. The scope of the licence (exclusive, non-exclusive, or sole licence, where applicable).
  5. The goods and/or services covered by the licence.
  6. The term of the licence agreement.
  7. A Power of Attorney (Form TM-2), where the application is filed through a trademark representative.
  8. Payment of the prescribed official fees.

The Intellectual Property Department may request additional information or supporting documents if necessary, during its examination.

Registration Procedure

The general procedure for recording a Trademark General Licence Contract is as follows:

  • Preparation of the Trademark General Licence Contract and supporting documents.
  • Submission of the application together with the required documents and official fees to the Intellectual Property Department (IPD).
  • Examination of the application by the IPD to ensure compliance with the Myanmar Trademark Law and applicable regulations.
  • If required, the IPD may issue an office action requesting clarification or additional documents.
  • Upon satisfactory examination, the IPD records the Trademark General Licence Contract in the Trademark Register.
  • A confirmation or official record of the registered licence is issued by the IPD.

Benefits of Registering a Trademark Licence

Recording a Trademark General Licence Contract offers several advantages, including:

  1. Recognition of the licence by the Intellectual Property Department.
  2. Public record of the licensed rights.
  3. Greater legal certainty for both the Licensor and the Licensee.
  4. Enhanced protection and enforcement of licensed trademark rights.
  5. Clear evidence of the licensee’s authorized use of the trademark.
Our Services

We provide comprehensive services relating to Trademark General Licence Contract Registration in Myanmar, including:

  1. Advising on trademark licensing arrangements.
  2. Drafting and reviewing Trademark General Licence Contracts.
  3. Preparing the required application documents.
  4. Filing and prosecuting licence recordal applications before the Intellectual Property Department.
  5. Responding to office actions and requests issued by the IPD.
  6. Advising on amendments, renewals, and termination of recorded licence agreements.

Our experienced intellectual property professionals assist both domestic and international clients in ensuring that trademark licence arrangements are properly documented and recorded in accordance with the Myanmar Trademark Law.