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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Cambodia

Who registers trademarks in Cambodia, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in Cambodia are registered with the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce (DIP); third parties can oppose within 90 days from publication in the Official Gazette. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Cambodia can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
DIP
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2015
Opposition
90 days from publication in the Official Gazette
Protection
10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Cambodia

The office does not publish an up-to-date fee schedule we could verify. Ask firms that cover Cambodia for a quote that shows official and professional fees separately — post a request or compare packages.

How to register a trademark in Cambodia

  1. Search the Cambodian trademark database (and the ASEAN IP register) for earlier marks.
  2. Appoint an agent residing and practising in Cambodia if the applicant is based abroad.
  3. File the application in Khmer or English with the Department of Intellectual Property, online or on paper, paying a fee for each class.
  4. File the notarised or authenticated power of attorney with the application or within two months of filing.
  5. The Registrar examines the application; objections must be answered or a hearing requested within 45 days.
  6. Once accepted, the mark is registered, a certificate is issued and the mark is published in the Official Gazette, after which third parties have 90 days to oppose.
  7. File a declaration (affidavit) of use or non-use within one year after the fifth anniversary of registration.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: The Registrar of the Department of Intellectual Property examines applications; no official processing time is stated.
  • Publication: Official Gazette published by the Department of Intellectual Property
  • Opposition period: 90 days from publication in the Official Gazette

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: 6 months
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Applicants whose residence or place of business is abroad must be represented by an agent residing and practising in Cambodia; the Department publishes a list of authorised agents.
  • Power of attorney: Power of attorney signed by the applicant and duly notarised or authenticated; may be filed with the application or within two months of the filing date.
  • Language: Khmer or English; supporting documents in other languages need a Khmer or English translation

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Cambodia can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

Cambodia is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2015). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (International Classification). One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Cambodia compares

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Cambodia

  • A declaration (affidavit) of use or non-use must be filed within one year following the fifth anniversary of registration, and again after each renewal; this is a distinctive Cambodian requirement.
  • Applications may be filed in English or Khmer.
  • Cambodia participates in the ASEAN IP register, and the Department links to it from its search tools.
  • A registered mark may be removed if it has not been used for a continuous period of five years without special circumstances.

Questions

Is Cambodia part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Cambodia since 5 June 2015.
Do I need to file proof of use for a Cambodian trademark?
Yes. An affidavit of use or non-use must be filed within one year following the fifth anniversary of registration, and the same rule applies after each renewal.
How long does a trademark last in Cambodia?
Registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods, with a 6-month grace period for late renewal.
Can a foreign company file a trademark in Cambodia directly?
No. Applicants based abroad must be represented by an agent residing and practising in Cambodia, appointed by a notarised or authenticated power of attorney.
What is the opposition period for trademarks in Cambodia?
Oppositions may be filed within 90 days from publication in the Official Gazette.