Cambodia
Trademark Registration in Cambodia- Protect Your Brand Nationwide
Cambodia, located in Southeast Asia, is an emerging market with increasing foreign investment, particularly in manufacturing, retail, and services. As the country continues to integrate into regional and global trade systems, trademark protection has become an important consideration for businesses entering the Cambodian market.
Introduction
Cambodia follows a civil law system, and Khmer is the official language, although English is commonly used in business and administrative practice. The country has significantly modernised its intellectual property framework and is a member of key international agreements, including the Madrid System, allowing trademark protection through both national and international routes.
Why Trademark Registration in the Cambodia Is Important for Brand Protection?
Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Cambodia.
Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP Cambodia) and Cambodian courts.
Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across the entire territory of Cambodia.
Market Positioning: Strengthens brand identity, builds consumer trust, and enhances competitive advantage in Cambodia’s growing market.
Trademark Registration Procedure in Cambodia
Here is the step-by-step process followed for trademark registration in Cambodia.
Preliminary Search
Searches can be conducted through the records of the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) or via professional databases.
Filing
The application is filed with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP). Upon submission, an application number and filing date are issued.
Examination
The authority reviews the application to ensure compliance with formal requirements and documentation. The application is examined on absolute and relative grounds, including distinctiveness and potential conflicts with prior marks.
Publication
If the application meets all formal and substantive requirements, the trademark is published in the Official Gazette, making it enforceable against third parties.
Opposition
Cambodia provides a formal opposition procedure. Third parties may file objections against a trademark application within 90 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. If no opposition is filed within this period, or if any opposition is rejected, the application proceeds to registration.
Governing Law
- Legal Framework
- Law Concerning Marks, Trade Names and Acts of Unfair Competition (2002)
- Sub-Decree on the Implementation of the Law (2006)
This legislation provides comprehensive protection for trademarks, service marks, and other industrial property rights, and is broadly aligned with international IP standards.
- Competent Authority
Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce
The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), under the Ministry of Commerce, is responsible for the administration of industrial property rights in Cambodia, including the examination, registration, publication, and maintenance of trademarks.
Cambodia is also a member of the Madrid System, enabling applicants to designate the country through an international trademark application, in addition to filing directly at the national level.
Trademark Services Available in Cambodia
Attorney-Assisted Search
In-depth legal search for conflicts.
Trademark Registration Services
Full filing and application management
Trademark Renewal Services
Easy renewals to maintain your Cambodia trademark protection.
Watch & Monitoring Services
Continuous monitoring of Cambodia trademarks to spot potential conflicts.
Ownership Transfer / Assignment
Efficient handling of trademark ownership changes in the Cambodia
Licensing & Franchising Support
Expert guidance to license or expand your Cambodia brand.
Documents for Filing
Power of Attorney
Simply signed; notarisation or legalisation is generally not required. A scanned copy is typically sufficient.
Applicant's Details
Specimen of the Mark
List of Goods/Services
Priority Document
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Contact us for the latest details.
**Last updated on: March 17, 2026
Timeline
Approximately 8–12 months, assuming no objections or oppositions
Validity & Renewal
A trademark registration in Cabo Verde is valid for an initial period of 10 years from the date of application (filing date). The registration may be renewed indefinitely for successive 10-year periods, upon payment of the prescribed renewal fees. The rights conferred by the trademark take effect from the filing date, not the date of registration.
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