Trademark registration in Cambodia

• Trademark fees

Fees associated with filing trademark applications in Cambodia, as well as other trademark fees, are available in the fee calculator.

• Multiple-class applications

Multiple-class trademark applications are possible in Cambodia.

• Minimum filing requirements in Cambodia

To obtain a filing date, a trademark application in Cambodia must contain:
- a request for registration;
- applicant details;
- representation of a trademark;
- a list of goods/services for which the registration is sought.

• Requirements for the Power of Attorney

The applicant may provide a copy of a notarized Power of Attorney at the time of filing and submit the original within 1 month from the filing date.

• Priority document

A certified copy of the priority document must be submitted within one month from the date of filing. The translation into Khmer may be required on the examiner’s request.

• Opposition period

Any party may file a notice of opposition within 90 days from the date of publication of an application in the Official Gazette.

• Grant, validity term and trademark renewal

The grant fees are included into the filing fee. A trademark in Cambodia is valid for ten years from the date of filing and may be renewed for successive ten-year periods upon payment of the prescribed fee. Late renewal is possible within a six-month grace period.

• Use requirement

A trademark owner is required to use the trademark in Cambodia. A trademark may be cancelled on a third party’s request unless the trademark owner provides the reasons for the non-use.

• Whether a trademark attorney is required

Foreign applicants should perform trademark registration in Cambodia through an agent, a registered Cambodian trademark attorney.

•  Note

Online Database for Cambodian Trademarks Search.

The above information was verified by Haihan IP on 06.02.2019
Please contact us if the above information contains any discrepancies with Cambodian IP Laws