Trademarks - Filing Requirements


Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Information of the first registration of the mark in another country including the registration number, the filing date, and the country of the first registration. If the mark is not yet registered in any country, then application must contain a declaration statement "For Intention of first Use in Cambodia".
  • Copy of the priority document if claimed which must accompany the application. Late filing of this document is permitted within one year following the 5th anniversary of the date of registration.
  • Affidavit of use is required during the fifth year of the registration in order to keep the registration valid for the entire 10-years period.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 60 days from filing date.

Registration with Customs Duty
  • There is no registration with customs duty.

Renewal Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Original copy of the registration certificate.
  • Affidavit of use (or non-use), simply signed.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 60 days from filing date.

If affidavit of use/non-use has not been endorsed, then it is required to accompany the renewal application.

Assignment Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Original notarised or certified copy of the assignment agreement document.
  • Original or certified true copy of the registration or renewal certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Merger Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Original notarised or certified copy of the merger agreement document.
  • Original or certified true copy of the registration or renewal certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Declaration of change notarised, or legal documents showing the change.
  • Original or certified true copy of the registration or renewal certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

License Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Original notarised or certified copy of the license agreement document.
  • Original or certified true copy of the registration or renewal certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.