Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (JD Supra Myanmar/Burma)
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U.S. Ex-Im Bank Opens for Business in Burma/Myanmar
The U.S. Government has taken another important step in helping to reintegrate Myanmar (referred to as Burma for official purposes) into the global economy. On February 6, 2014, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) announced the opening of financial support for qualified short-term and medium-term U.S. export sales to Myanmar. Over the past 18 months, the United States has...
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United States Issues Final Investment Reporting Requirements for Burma/Myanmar
On May 23, 2012, the U.S. State Department issued final “Responsible Investment Reporting Requirements” for Burma (also known as Myanmar). The long-awaited final rule confirms that U.S. persons will be required to submit: (a) detailed annual reports for new investment in Myanmar exceeding $500,000, parts of which will be made available for public review; and (b) investment notification for any...
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Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights in Myanmar/Burma – Key Steps to Take Now
With the relaxation of sanctions regimes around the world in 2012, Myanmar (also known as Burma) offers opportunities for both small businesses and the largest and most recognized companies around the world. Large or small, companies are finding that Myanmar’s intellectual property (IP) laws generally do not recognize their trademarks and other property. It is necessary to take steps locally to...