Important changes to the annuity system for patents in Cambodia were recently announced, which will require patent applicants and owners to properly and timely make payments in order to maintain their rights. The new rules also apply to utility models and plant variety protection.
Until now, the annuity requirements laid forth in the Patent Law…
In January 2014, Cambodia made a historic move to protect and celebrate its rich cultural and agricultural heritage by enacting the Law on Geographical Indications. As we commemorate the ten-year anniversary of this significant legislation, we’ll consider the benefits of geographical indications, the registration procedures, and the products already registered, as well as those currently…
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) recently issued updated public service fees for covering the areas of intellectual property rights under their purview (patents, utility models, industrial designs and plant breeder’s rights).
The changes are effective November 14, 2023, as follows:
1. Patent, Utility Model and Industrial Design Fee Changes
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“The Cambodian Counter Counterfeit Committee (CCCC) has halted its operations across the country, the Ministry of Interior announced yesterday.
The Ministry ordered the temporary suspension of the entire 19 units under the CCCC across the country after a sensitive telephone conversation between two high-ranking officials about widespread corruption in the anti-counterfeit units was leaked on…
Trademark Databases of Cambodia
The records of trademark applications and registrations in Cambodia are publicly available through three websites at no-cost. However, users should be aware that the complete and official database is held internally within the Department of Intellectual Property Rights. While that information is uploaded regularly to the public databases, there is a…
The Ministry of Commerce recently announced that when filing a trademark application in multiple classes, a single multi-class application is now required. Previously applicants had the option to file several single-class applications for the same mark in different classes.
Announcement No. 2501 was issued by the Ministry of Commerce on August 1, 2023 with immediate…
The Ministry of Commerce has announced that the affidavit of use or non-use is now strictly required. The affidavit must be filed in the fifth year of registration in order to maintain a trademark. Previously, the Department of Intellectual Property Rights was relatively lax in enforcing the requirement, allowing owners to file the affidavit even…
Exciting News!
We are pleased to announce that Abacus IP has once again been ranked as a Tier 1 Trademark Practice by Asia IP for 2023!
We would like to express our gratitude to our valued clients and partners for their trust and support. Your confidence in our services has been instrumental in our success.…
Cambodian Patent Law contains no corallary to the concept of a “Bolar Provision” under US-Law. This is a limitation of patent rights that allows for certain uses of a patented invention, which otherwise would be infringing, for the sole purpose of generating information for seeking regulatory approval in a country.
The most typical case is…
When starting a business in Cambodia, it is essential to understand the trademark registration process to protect your brand identity and prevent others from using similar marks. Here are some key points regarding trademark registration in Cambodia:
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