Customs Recordal in Myanmar: What Copyright Owners Should Know?
Download A customs officer serves as a gatekeeper. Customs officers are essentially the first line of defense against the importation and distribution of pirated goods. Their ability to identify and suspend the clearance of goods that potentially infringe on copyright or related rights is a powerful tool in the legal remedy available to rights holders. The customs protection process for intellectual property rights at the border of Myanmar, as outlined in Articles 64 to 72 of Myanmar’s Copyright Law 2019, provides a systematic approach for rights holders to combat the importation of goods that infringe on copyright or related rights. KENFOX,...
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