Cambodian IP News

Feb 1, 2018

Renewing a Trademark in Cambodia: Calculating Deadlines

One recurring issue our clients encounter is how to calculate the various deadlines associated with owning and renewing a trademark in...

Dec 23, 2017

Official Fees for Trademark Matters in Cambodia to Increase

Effective January 1, 2018, the official fees for trademark matters in Cambodia will be increased and new fees will be introduced for...

Dec 7, 2017

Complete Guide to Intellectual Property in Cambodia Released

Abacus IP is pleased to announce the publication of its new work The Complete Guide to Intellectual Property in Cambodia. This guide...

Nov 17, 2017

Trademark Oppositions & Cancellations in Cambodia

Oppositions and cancellations of trademarks in Cambodia are a big issue, as it's not uncommon for illegitimate applicants to sneak...

Oct 27, 2017

Cambodian Membership in IP Treaties

Below is a short round-up of the IP treaties administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization signed by Cambodia, and the...

Sep 11, 2017

China and Cambodia Deepen Co-Operation on Trademark Matters

China and Cambodia agreed to deepen their cooperation in the trademark field, signing a Memorandum of Understanding on September 6, 2017....

Aug 20, 2017

Thailand Joins the Madrid System

On August 7th, 2017, Thailand submitted its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol with the World Intellectual Property...

Jul 18, 2017

Improvements to the Madrid System

Following-up on Cambodia's accession to the Madrid System for international trademark registration, the World Intellectual Property...

Jul 1, 2017

Updated Guide to Trademark Law Published

Abacus IP's updated Guide to Trademark Law in Cambodia has been published, and can be found here for download. The new edition reflects...

May 25, 2017

Online Filing of Trademarks Launched in Cambodia

A new online trademark registration system was launched today, allowing for faster and more convenient filing. The E-Filing platform can...

May 21, 2017

The Cambodian Counter Counterfeit Committee: What it is and How it Works

The Cambodian Counter Counterfeit Committee "CCCC" was established by the Sub-Decree No. 150, dated 31 October 2014 for combating all...

Feb 21, 2017

Cambodian Government Orders Bank to Change Logo

An interesting recent decision of the Council of Ministers is forcing Acleda Bank, Cambodia's largest commercial bank, to change its logo...

Nov 16, 2016

New Regulation on International Registration of Trademarks in Cambodia

Following Cambodia’s recent accession to the Madrid Protocol, the Government has enacted an implementing regulation setting forth...

Sep 10, 2016

New Regulation on Certification Marks

On August 30, 2016, a new Prakas (declaration) on the Procedures for Registration and Protection of Certification Marks was enacted by...

Aug 28, 2016

Responding to Rejections Under the Madrid Protocol

It has been just over a year since Cambodia joined the Madrid system for the international registration of trademarks, and as the first...

Aug 11, 2016

New Regulation on Recording Exclusive Distributorships in Cambodia

On May 31, 2016, a new Prakas (declaration) on the Procedures to Record and File Permission Letters for Imported Goods Bearing Exclusive...

May 4, 2016

ICT & IP - Recommendations from EuroCham

As mentioned in our previous post, EuroCham Cambodia's recent Whitebook on Trade and Investment Policy Recommendations deals in part with...

Apr 11, 2016

Prevention of Parallel Imports of Pharmaceuticals: Recommendations from EuroCham Cambodia

The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia recently published its White Book on Trade and Policy Recommendations, a set of proposals to...

Mar 18, 2016

How Long do IP Rights Last in Cambodia?

The duration of intellectual property rights varies widely in Cambodia, from a minimum of five years for industrial designs, to...

Feb 14, 2016

Intellectual Property Association of Cambodia Launched

This past Friday, February 12, 2016, the Intellectual Property Association of Cambodia, a new professional group dedicated to the...