At The Kinder Law Group, our expert team of California-based trademark lawyers is here to support your trademark filing from start to finish. Section 19 of the Trademark Law of Myanmar addresses the scenario where multiple applications for identical or similar marks are submitted on different dates.The Secretary of State's office maintains registration and all updates of California state trademarks and service marks. Myanmar follows a "FirsttoFile" principle, meaning that the first to file a trademark application in Myanmar will have priority over others. Trade Mark Publication and Oppositions. The Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (MIPD) commenced publication of trade mark applications on 1 May 2024.