Trademark
ម៉ាកពាណិជ្ជកម្ម
Secure exclusive rights to the names, logos and signs customers use to recognise your goods and services — nationally at DIP or internationally through the Madrid Protocol.
10 years from filing, renewable indefinitely
Intellectual Property Consulting · Phnom Penh
Protect what makes your business yours — in Cambodia.
Clear guidance and end-to-end handling of trademarks, geographical indications, patents, industrial designs and copyright — from first search to registration and licensing.
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- IP rights covered
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- Ministries navigated
- KH/EN
- Bilingual filings
IP rights in Cambodia
Five rights. Three ministries. One adviser.
Each IP right in Cambodia has its own law, office and timeline. We know where every form goes.
Geographical Indication
សូចនាករភូមិសាស្ត្រ
Protect regional products such as Kampot Pepper and Kampong Speu Palm Sugar. We help producer associations draft the book of specifications, control plan and application.
Unlimited, as long as the product specification is met
Patent & Utility Model
ប៉ាតង់
Protect inventions in Cambodia through national filing, PCT national phase, or the faster validation and re-registration routes available for patents granted by partner offices.
Patent 20 years · Utility model 7 years (from filing)
Industrial Design
គំនូរឧស្សាហកម្ម
Protect the ornamental appearance of products — packaging, furniture, devices, textiles — so competitors cannot copy the look that sells.
5 years, renewable for two further 5-year periods
Copyright & Related Rights
សិទ្ធិអ្នកនិពន្ធ
Copyright exists automatically, but registering or recording your work creates strong evidence of ownership — essential for licensing, collecting royalties and enforcement.
Arises automatically on creation; long-term protection for the author’s life and beyond
Not sure which right applies?
Many products need more than one — a brand, a design and the software inside it. We map the full picture in a free check-up.
Ask an adviserWhat we do
From first question to signed licence
Engage us for a single step or the whole lifecycle of your IP portfolio.
IP Information & Search
Clearance searches, registrability opinions and plain-language briefings on Cambodian IP law before you invest in a name or product.
Filing
Preparation and filing at DIP, MISTI and the Ministry of Culture — national, Madrid and PCT routes — with every deadline tracked.
Registration & Maintenance
Office-action responses, oppositions, Declarations of Use, renewals and annuities so your rights never lapse.
Licensing
Drafting and negotiating licence, franchise and assignment agreements, and recording them with the competent office.
How it works
A clear path to registration
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Consult
Tell us what you make, sell or create. We identify the rights worth protecting.
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Search & advise
Clearance search, risk opinion and a fixed quote with timeline.
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File
We prepare bilingual documents and file with the competent ministry.
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Register & license
Certificate in hand — then licensing, renewals and monitoring.
At a glance
Where to file and how long it lasts
| Right | Authority | Law | Protection |
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| Trademark | Department of Intellectual Property Rights (DIP), Ministry of Commerce | Law on Marks, Trade Names and Acts of Unfair Competition (2002) | 10 years from filing, renewable indefinitely |
| Geographical Indication | Department of Intellectual Property Rights (DIP), Ministry of Commerce | Law on Geographical Indications of Goods (2014) | Unlimited, as long as the product specification is met |
| Patent & Utility Model | Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) | Law on Patents, Utility Model Certificates and Industrial Designs (2003) | Patent 20 years · Utility model 7 years (from filing) |
| Industrial Design | Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) | Law on Patents, Utility Model Certificates and Industrial Designs (2003) | 5 years, renewable for two further 5-year periods |
| Copyright & Related Rights | Department of Copyright and Related Rights, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts | Law on Copyright and Related Rights | Arises automatically on creation; long-term protection for the author’s life and beyond |
Packages
Start free. Scale as your portfolio grows.
Official government fees are quoted separately and passed through at cost.
Free
IP check-up
$0
- 30-minute consultation
- Which IP right fits your asset
- Preliminary identical-mark check
- Cost and timeline estimate
Basic
Single filing
Quote
- Full clearance search & opinion
- Preparation and filing of one application
- Office-action responses
- Status tracking to certificate
Premium
Portfolio & licensing
Quote
- Multi-right / multi-class portfolio
- Licence & franchise agreements
- Watch service and opposition
- Renewal, DAU & annuity management
IP information
Guides & updates on Cambodian IP
FAQ
Common questions
Short answers. For your specific case, book a consultation.
Do foreign companies need a local agent?
Yes. Applicants without a domicile or business in Cambodia must file through a locally registered agent, appointed with a Power of Attorney.
Is copyright protected without registration?
Copyright arises automatically when a work is created. Registration is voluntary, but the certificate is valuable evidence of ownership in licensing and disputes.
Can I protect my brand in other countries from Cambodia?
Yes. Cambodia is a member of the Madrid Protocol for trademarks and the PCT for patents, so one application can be extended to many countries.
What is the Declaration of Use for trademarks?
Registered marks must be supported by a Declaration of Use (or non-use with reasons) filed between the 5th and 6th anniversary of registration. Missing it can lead to cancellation.
Should a licence agreement be recorded?
Recording a licence with the competent office is strongly recommended so it can be relied on against third parties and supports customs and tax compliance.
Consultation
Tell us what you want to protect
We reply within one business day with next steps, a timeline and a transparent quote.
- Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia
- +855 12 345 678
- Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00 · Sat 8:00–12:00