Cambodia introduced a dedicated legal framework for certification marks in the Ministerial Regulation (Prakas) on the Procedure for the Registration and Protection of Certification Marks (the “Prakas”), issued by the Ministry of Commerce on 30 August 2016. The Prakas works
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Kentucky Federal Court Stays Papa John’s Cambodia Development Suit for Arbitrator to Decide Arbitrability
A federal court in Kentucky denied Jiandong (Peter) Xu’s motion to dismiss Papa John’s suit for lack of personal jurisdiction but stayed the action for an arbitrator to decide whether Papa John’s claims were subject to arbitration. Papa John’s International,
UN rapporteur warns Cambodia faces intersecting human rights challenges ahead of elections
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Tom Andrews, on Wednesday stated that Cambodia has multiple opportunities to improve the human rights situation and fulfill its human rights commitments despite persistent challenges such as the
Cambodia and WIPO to Establish an IP Business Center
Cambodia has taken another step in developing its intellectual property system with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Intellectual Property Organization to establish an IP Business Center in Cambodia. The agreement was signed at WIPO headquarters
Cambodia and Korea Strengthen Intellectual Property Cooperation
Cambodia and Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to intellectual property cooperation following a meeting between Commerce Minister Cham Nimul and Korea’s Minister of Intellectual Property, Kim Yong Sun, in Geneva. The two sides met to review progress on the Cambodia-Korea
Cambodia initiates UN mediation over Thailand maritime boundary dispute
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on Tuesday that Cambodia will initiate a “compulsory conciliation” with Thailand over a maritime boundary dispute under the mediation of the UN.
At issue is the so-called Overlapping Claims Area (OCA) in the Gulf
Cambodian Villagers Could Proceed With Human Trafficking Lawsuit
Ratha v. Rubicon Resources, LLC, 168 F.4th 541 (9th Cir. 2026) (en banc)
Plaintiffs are villagers from rural Cambodia who allegedly were forced to work at seafood factories in Thailand and who alleged that Rubicon marketed in the United States
Thesis, Antithesis, Dissonance: Compliance in China
- Matthew S. Erie, Compliance in China, 20 Reg. & Gov. 149 (2026).
- Matthew S. Erie, Molly Bodurtha & Sokphea Young, Legal Brokers of Chinese Investment in Cambodia: Compliance Between Contract and Culture, 20 Reg. & Gov. 162 (2026).
Cambodia Launches Geographical Indication Database
Cambodia has officially launched its dedicated Geographical Indication (GI) database as part of the country’s new Digital IP Hub. The platform is accessible at: https://digitalip.cambodiaip.gov.kh/en/geographical-indication?page=1&per_page=20&search= This marks a significant step forward in the modernization of Cambodia’s intellectual property administration,
Updated – Intellectual Property Databases of Cambodia: The Complete Overview
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