Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Cambodia Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Cambodia Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Cambodia, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Cambodia and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
The typical duration for trademark registration approval is around 10 months, provided there are no objections or oppositions.
Does registering a trademark in Cambodia grant me any legal rights?
To gain rights to a trademark, you must register it.
Should I register my trademark using local language characters?
Yes, to ensure wider and stronger protection in Cambodia, it's advisable to register your trademark in local characters.
If you only register your trademark in its original form (Latin characters), it might not fully protect its equivalent in the local language. This could allow others to use or register the same or a similar trademark in local characters.
Besides the legal advantages, registering and using your trademark in local characters can also offer commercial benefits. People in Cambodia will more easily recognize and correctly pronounce your brand if it's in a familiar script.
By registering your trademark in both its original form and local transliteration/translation, you gain better protection against potential infringements.
Do I need to submit a Power of Attorney form?
Yes, you need to submit a power of attorney.
If I register my trademark in Cambodia, will it be protected in other countries?
No, registering your trademark in Cambodia only gives you protection within Cambodia itself.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Cambodia?
In Cambodia, the trademark application process involves three main steps:
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You don't need to use your trademark before applying for registration.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a registered trademark?
To meet the use requirement, a registered trademark must be used within five years from its registration date. The use can be minimal but must take place within Cambodia.
How long is a registered trademark valid for once it has been approved?
Once registered, a trademark remains valid for a period of 10 years.
How long does the opposition period last?
The opposition period begins on the day the registration grant is published.
The opposition period concludes 90 days after the registration publication date.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Any person or entity has the right to challenge a trademark application.
Can you claim priority for a trademark application in Cambodia?
Yes, you can claim priority for a trademark in Cambodia if these conditions are met:
- Your home country is a member of the Paris Convention.
- You filed the application in your home country no more than 6 months before applying in Cambodia.
- Your home country is part of the World Trade Organization.
Can a trademark registration be canceled?
Yes, you can cancel a registered trademark for the following reasons:
- Ownership rights
- The mark is descriptive
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is deceptive, offensive, or misleading
- Famous mark rights
- Unauthorized use of protected symbols, flags, or emblems
- Registered under a representative or agent's name
- Trade name rights
- Personal name rights
- The mark is generic
- The mark is a geographical indication
- The mark goes against moral or public policy standards
What rights do you gain by having a registered trademark?
Having a registered trademark gives the owner several rights:
- The exclusive right to use the trademark
- The ability to oppose any later applications that conflict with the trademark
- The right to cancel any later applications that conflict with the trademark
- The right to take legal action against anyone using a similar mark
- The right to claim damages if the trademark is infringed
- The right to license the trademark to others
- The right to take legal action against anyone using a transliterated version of the trademark
- The ability to oppose applications for a transliterated version of the trademark
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