Cambodian IP News

Sep 25

Cambodian Customs Authorities Launch Intellectual Property Rights Recordation System

On September 1, 2024 the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) of Cambodia launched a new online system for recording IP...

Sep 11

New IP Online Portal of Cambodia Launches

The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Cambodia has launched a new online portal to support registered Cambodian trademark...

Jul 16

Announcing the Third Edition of the Complete Guide to IP in Cambodia

We are excited to announce the release of the third edition of the "Complete Guide to IP in Cambodia" by Pheng Thea and David Haskel....

May 9

Updated - Intellectual Property Databases of Cambodia: The Complete Overview

Detailed information on all public databases with patent, trademark, industrial design and GI information in Cambodia

May 9

IP Official Gazettes of Cambodia

All Official Gazettes of Cambodia for intellectual property rights are now available on the website of Abacus IP. These include separate...

Apr 24

National Symbols of Cambodia & Trademarks: Hands Off!

The national symbols of Cambodia may not be used nor registered as trademarks, the Cambodian government has recently announced. Seven...

Nov 1, 2023

Anti-counterfeit units stop operations temporarily (Repost)

"The Cambodian Counter Counterfeit Committee (CCCC) has halted its operations across the country, the Ministry of Interior announced...

Aug 15, 2023

Multi-Class Trademark Applications Mandatory, Officials Announce

The Ministry of Commerce recently announced that when filing a trademark application in multiple classes, a single multi-class...

Aug 15, 2023

Official Announcement: Affidavit of Use / Non-Use Required in Cambodia

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...

Jun 20, 2023

Abacus IP Awarded Tier 1 Ranking by Asia IP

🎉 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...

Jun 5, 2023

Trademarks When Starting a Business in Cambodia

When starting a business in Cambodia, it is essential to understand the trademark registration process to protect your brand identity and...

Apr 2, 2023

Innovation ministry ink intellectual property MoU with Japanese institutes [repost]

"The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Economic Research Institute for...

Mar 27, 2023

How and Why to Conduct a Trademark Search in Cambodia

Trademark search is an important step in the process of registering a trademark in Cambodia. Conducting a trademark search can help...

Mar 6, 2023

Trademark Protection for Logos in Cambodia

Trademarking a logo in Cambodia can provide several benefits for businesses operating in the country. Cambodia is an emerging market in...

Feb 6, 2023

Trademark Statistics in Cambodia for 2022

[Repost from Khmer Times] "Cambodia registered 9,288 trademarks with the Ministry of Commerce in 2022, a decrease of 16 percent compared...

Sep 17, 2022

WIPO applauds Cambodia’s development [Repost]

"Visiting Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), has lauded and congratulated Cambodia on...

May 18, 2022

Arrests made over illegal use of FFC logo [Repost]

"Police in Banteay Meanchey arrested three suspects for selling fake jerseys with the logo of the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC)...

May 9, 2022

Abacus IP Named "Cambodian IP Firm of the Year" by Asia IP

Asia IP has selected Abacus IP as the Cambodian IP Firm of the Year for 2021. The award recognizes the top intellectual property...

Feb 21, 2022

Secretariat Recalibrating National IP Policy [repost]

The government is reviewing the draft National Intellectual Property Policy in a bid to make the legal instrument more comprehensive and...

Feb 11, 2022

‘Battambang wax coconut’ mulled as collective brand [Repost]

The Ministry of Commerce plans to register “Doung khtis Battambang” – or “Battambang wax coconut” – as a “collective brand” to ensure the...