<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Abacus IP]]></title><description><![CDATA[​
Abacus IP is a full-service intellectual property agency in the Kingdom of Cambodia.]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/cambodia-ip-news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:02:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.abacus-ip.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Cambodia Launches Geographical Indication Database]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&#38;per_page=20&#38;search= This marks a significant step forward in the modernization of Cambodia’s intellectual property administration, improving transparency, accessibility, and public awareness of protected origin-based products.   A New Section of the Digital IP Hub...]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/cambodia-launches-geographical-indication-database</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69991833fc53c4063862f32c</guid><category><![CDATA[Geographical Indications]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:34:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e39e9_5490c15c20bc478288fd14a19b234afe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambodian Customs Authorities Launch Intellectual Property Rights Recordation System]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE (12/2/2026): The IPRRS now allows for the recordation of Industrial Design Registrations as well. On September 1, 2024 the General Department of Customs and Excise  (GDCE) of Cambodia launched a new online system for recording IP rights so as to facilitate interception at border controls. The Intellectual Property Rights Recordation System allows rights holders to pro-actively record information and documentation concerning their IP rights with the customs authorities. This should...]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/cambodian-customs-authorities-launch-intellectual-property-rights-recordation-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f3cb15d14ea2e372ba4ed8</guid><category><![CDATA[Trademark]]></category><category><![CDATA[Geographical Indications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Copyright]]></category><category><![CDATA[Other]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industrial Designs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:51:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_746a585f736e694e7a6751~mv2_d_3981_2595_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated - Intellectual Property Databases of Cambodia: The Complete Overview]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Property Rights. While that information is uploaded regularly to the public databases, there is a delay in updating. This delay means the latest trademark filings are not included in these databases, and can...]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/updated-intellectual-property-databases-of-cambodia-the-complete-overview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698de3b2599921c353cc329f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:29:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e6c53889f8bf4a2084427064912fb03a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The United States and Cambodia Reach an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, Including IP Provisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 and future U.S. market access for U.S. cheese and meat producers who rely on the use of common names.  This includes ensuring that market access will not be restricted due to the mere use of certain cheese and meat...]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/the-united-states-and-cambodia-reach-an-agreement-on-reciprocal-trade-including-ip-provisions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a6f2e4b7ed489681492656</guid><category><![CDATA[Patent]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trademark]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industrial Designs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Geographical Indications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Copyright]]></category><category><![CDATA[Other]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7960dea5507e41949ded54ef8a097747~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambodia goes paperless for trademark certificates: what brand owners need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambodia’s Department of Intellectual Property has announced that it will stop issuing trademark registration certificates and other...]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/cambodia-goes-paperless-for-trademark-certificates-what-brand-owners-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d892f8a9706ca893158f56</guid><category><![CDATA[Trademark]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 01:50:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_229c6ab08b404dc0a17ada1c2b6260e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministry of Culture Gathers Input on Copyright Law Amendments]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, September 19, 2025, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, in partnership with the Bar Association of the Kingdom of...]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/ministry-of-culture-gathers-input-on-copyright-law-amendments</link><guid 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named the 2024 Trademark Firm of the Year in Cambodia  by Asia IP !  This...]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/abacus-ip-awarded-cambodian-trademark-firm-of-the-year-by-asia-ip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674d7d4515c769c5f5671737</guid><category><![CDATA[Trademark]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:28:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5f585459366c44386a674d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese, Cambodian Authorities Sign MOU on Copyright Cooperation]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 12 September, 2024, China's National Copyright Administration and Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts have signed a...]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/chinese-cambodian-authorities-sign-mou-on-copyright-cooperation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f05d7f3aa5f09991ddfa79</guid><category><![CDATA[Copyright]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:11:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_754b797a584563326b5f73~mv2_d_5215_3477_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New IP Online Portal of Cambodia Launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Cambodia has launched a new online portal  to support registered Cambodian trademark...]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/new-ip-online-portal-of-cambodia-launches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e1ab7a7ebeb7100567b406</guid><category><![CDATA[Trademark]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:52:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e39e9_6e2f5a5bb0e043e8a8151576f8201db8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abacus IP Retains Tier 1 Ranking in Asia IP Patent Survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are honored to announce that Abacus IP has once again been ranked in Tier 1 for patent services by Asia IP in their 2024 rankings....]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/abacus-ip-retains-tier-1-ranking-in-asia-ip-patent-survey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d6bb515b51d448fef6c487</guid><category><![CDATA[Patent]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:36:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5f585459366c44386a674d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Penalties for Patent Annuities Starting October 15, 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late penalties for patent annuities will begin in Cambodia on October 15, 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/late-penalties-for-patent-annuities-starting-october-15-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d5ca3eb47073a414d97cab</guid><category><![CDATA[Patent]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:26:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2003db5c1634488785a548ba84b6c334~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Announcing the Third Edition of the Complete Guide to IP in Cambodia]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce the release of the third edition of the "Complete Guide to IP in Cambodia" by Pheng Thea and David Haskel....]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/announcing-the-third-edition-of-the-complete-guide-to-ip-in-cambodia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6696274a9075391355a2e6d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Patent]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trademark]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industrial Designs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Geographical Indications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Copyright]]></category><category><![CDATA[Other]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:01:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e39e9_a199e473dbc141809b72493851febd9e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IP Official Gazettes of Cambodia]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Official Gazettes of Cambodia for intellectual property rights are now available on the website of Abacus IP. These include separate...]]></description><link>https://www.abacus-ip.com/post/ip-official-gazettes-of-cambodia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663c7c89a7f301760c2283a0</guid><category><![CDATA[Patent]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trademark]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industrial Designs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Geographical Indications]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 07:46:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_aa16908582c34386ae14b435384cb6cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abacus IP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patent and Industrial Design Databases of Cambodia Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The databases of Cambodian patents and industrial designs were launched to the public on April 29, 2024. 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