Trademark

Trademarks in Cambodia are registerable upon application to the Department of Intellectual Property Rights, within the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia. Trademarks are governed by the Law Concerning Marks, Trade Names and Acts of Unfair Competition of 2002, as well as implementing regulations. The registration process is relatively straightforward and transparent in Cambodia, following international
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If trademarks are infringed in Cambodia, there are three main avenues of enforcement: administrative actions, civil litigation and criminal prosecution. In many cases, however, private mediation via legal professionals is more effective and should be considered as a viable option. Administrative actions Administrative proceedings can be initiated at the Department of Intellectual Property Rights (DIPR).
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A original notarized Power of Attorney from the trademark owner; The copy of the trademark registration(s). GENERAL INFORMATION: According to the trademark regulation in Cambodia, prior to proceeding renewal of the registration certificate(s), after the 5th year or within the 6th year of the trademark registration, the trademark owner has to file an
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Cambodian law protects trademarks, service marks, collective marks and trade names. It defines trademarks as visible signs capable of distinguishing the goods or services of an enterprise. It means that sounds, tastes, smells or other non-visible elements could not be registered as trademarks under Cambodian law. Even though Cambodian law does not mention 3D trademarks,
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According to the Cambodia Trademark Act, if an Affidavit of use/Non-use has not yet been filed to Cambodia Trademark Office within one year following the 5th anniversary of the date of registration, when the trademark owner wishes to file renewal, the filing of an affidavit is required simultaneously. It means that the application of trademark
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In Cambodia, Marks, Trade Names and Acts of Unfair Competition are currently regulated by the IP law and a Sub-Decree on the implementation of these regulations. From 28th September 2015, some changes has been came into effect, making the system more notably improved. The applicant now can apply for multiple classes with a single application
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