Cambodian IP News

Sep 3

Abacus IP Retains Tier 1 Ranking in Asia IP Patent Survey

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....

Sep 2

Late Penalties for Patent Annuities Starting October 15, 2024

Late penalties for patent annuities will begin in Cambodia on October 15, 2024.

Jul 16

Announcing the Third Edition of the Complete Guide to IP in Cambodia

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....

May 9

Updated - Intellectual Property Databases of Cambodia: The Complete Overview

Detailed information on all public databases with patent, trademark, industrial design and GI information in Cambodia

May 9

IP Official Gazettes of Cambodia

All Official Gazettes of Cambodia for intellectual property rights are now available on the website of Abacus IP. These include separate...

May 3

Patent and Industrial Design Databases of Cambodia Launch

The databases of Cambodian patents and industrial designs were launched to the public on April 29, 2024. This is a very significant...

Feb 21

Changes to Patent Annuities in Cambodia

Notice: This information was superseded by a further announcement of the Patent Office on August 14, 2024. Please refer to this post for...

Dec 19, 2023

Government Announces Changes to Official Service Fees

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) recently issued updated public service fees for covering the areas...

Nov 1, 2023

Anti-counterfeit units stop operations temporarily (Repost)

"The Cambodian Counter Counterfeit Committee (CCCC) has halted its operations across the country, the Ministry of Interior announced...

Jun 5, 2023

Bolar Provisions Under Cambodian Patent Law

Cambodian Patent Law contains no corallary to the concept of a "Bolar Provision" under US-Law. This is a limitation of patent rights that...

Apr 2, 2023

Innovation ministry ink intellectual property MoU with Japanese institutes [repost]

"The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Economic Research Institute for...

Mar 27, 2023

Five Years of Validation of Chinese Patents in Cambodia

Today marks the fifth anniversary of validation of Chinese patents in Cambodia, an opportunity to look back on the success of the...

Mar 6, 2023

How to Pay Patent Annuities in Cambodia

Annuity fees are the periodic payments that must be made to keep a patent in force. In Cambodia, patents are valid for 20 years from the...

Mar 1, 2023

Five Years of Validation of European Patents in Cambodia

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Cambodia becoming a European Patent validation state, an opportunity to look back on the success of...

Oct 12, 2022

Asia IP Names Abacus IP a Tier 1 Patent Practice in Cambodia

Asia IP has ranked Abacus IP in Tier 1 for its annual Patent Practice Survey. The award recognizes the top patent specialists in each...

Sep 17, 2022

WIPO applauds Cambodia’s development [Repost]

"Visiting Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), has lauded and congratulated Cambodia on...

May 9, 2022

Abacus IP Named "Cambodian IP Firm of the Year" by Asia IP

Asia IP has selected Abacus IP as the Cambodian IP Firm of the Year for 2021. The award recognizes the top intellectual property...

Mar 16, 2022

Bi-Lateral Patent Cooperation Programs in Cambodia

Cambodia has entered into a number of bi-lateral patent cooperation programs in recent years. These allow for the re-registration of...

Feb 21, 2022

Secretariat Recalibrating National IP Policy [repost]

The government is reviewing the draft National Intellectual Property Policy in a bid to make the legal instrument more comprehensive and...

Nov 18, 2021

The Eight Paths to a Cambodian Patent

In recent years, Cambodia has entered into a number of bilateral cooperation agreements regarding patent registration, as well as joining...