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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Abacus IP News, published by Abacus IP Cambodia, focuses on intellectual property developments within Cambodia. The blog covers topics such as trademark registration processes, including the transition to paperless certificates, amendments to copyright laws, and the expansion of geographical indication protections for local products. It also discusses the intersection of intellectual property rights with investment growth and international cooperation efforts. Additionally, the blog provides updates on procedural changes affecting international trademark registrations in Cambodia, reflecting regulatory and policy shifts relevant to brand owners and IP practitioners in the region.
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Cambodia and WIPO to Establish an IP Business Center
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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
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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 Launches Geographical Indication Database
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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
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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…
The United States and Cambodia Reach an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, Including IP Provisions
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In October 2025, the United States of America and Cambodia agreed a framework for reciprocal trade, including the following provisions relevant to IP: Geographical Indications (GIs) and Market Access : Cambodia has committed to groundbreaking provisions that will preserve current…
Cambodia goes paperless for trademark certificates: what brand owners need to know
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Cambodia’s Department of Intellectual Property has announced that it will stop issuing trademark registration certificates and other…
Ministry of Culture Gathers Input on Copyright Law Amendments
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On Thursday, September 19, 2025, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, in partnership with the Bar Association of the Kingdom of…
Cambodia Moves to Expand GI Protection for Local Products
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Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce is pressing ahead to secure additional Geographical Indication (GI) recognition for local specialties,…
KOICA Seminar Links IP and PRP to Investment Growth in Cambodia
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The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office, working with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and…