Trademark Registration in Cambodia

• General Information
• Filing Information

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General Information

Cambodia is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - 1995. Currently there is no trademark law per se, but it is possible to register trademarks in Cambodia.

The first-to-file rule is applied for determining the priority right. Use in Cambodia is not required at filing.

A registered mark should be used within five (5) years from the date of registration to avoid eventual cancellation action due to non-use.

The term of registration is ten (10) years and may be renewed for successive ten-year periods.

Cambodia adopted Nice Classification System. One application can cover only one class of goods or services.

Foreign entities can file their application directly if they have a representative office in Cambodia or through a representative.

Applications are examined as to form and if determined as accepted, are published for opposition purpose. If no opposition is filed within a period of two (2) months, the Certificate of Registration will be granted.

Filing Information

1. a notarized ◘ Power of Attorney (required at filing) signed by applicant and certified by a duly admitted public notary of the applicant's country; and
2. twenty (20) reproductions of mark measuring no more than 80 mm x 80 mm; description of mark (meanings, indication of colors).

1. full name, address, nationality of the applicant;
2. list of goods/services, classification;
3. No., date and country of the first application or registration; if any; and
4. Date of the first use, if any.