# Trademark registration in Cambodia

> 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.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/cambodia
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce (DIP)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2015
- **Opposition period:** 90 days from publication in the Official Gazette
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants whose residence or place of business is abroad must be represented by an agent residing and practising in Ca…

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.cambodiaip.gov.kh/
- Online filing: https://efiling.cambodiaip.gov.kh/efiling/
- Official trademark search: https://cambodiaip.gov.kh/wopublish-search/public/trademarks
- Law: Law Concerning Marks, Trade Names and Acts of Unfair Competition (2002) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/5780
- Law: Sub-Decree No. 64 on the Implementation of the Law Concerning Marks, Trade Names and Acts of Unfair Competition (2006) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/6376
- Law: Prakas on the Procedure for Online Mark Filing (2017) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19468
- Law: Prakas on the Implementation of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement (2015) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19478

## Steps
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:** 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:** 90 days from publication in the Official Gazette
- **Late renewal:** 6 months
- **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
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- 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.

## FAQ
### 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.

## Sources
- Department of Intellectual Property, Cambodia: https://www.cambodiaip.gov.kh/
- DIP Cambodia - Trademark: https://www.cambodiaip.gov.kh/trademark/
- WIPO Lex - Law Concerning Marks, Trade Names and Acts of Unfair Competition (2002): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/5780
- WIPO Lex - Sub-Decree No. 64 (2006): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/6376
- WIPO Lex - Cambodia profile: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/members/profile/KH
- WIPO - Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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