Filers of Patents, Utility Models, and Industrial Designs will
benefit
Cambodia's Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology &
Innovation (MISTI) has recently introduced a new online filing
system designed to enhance the protection of intellectual property
rights and streamline the Patent, Utility Model and Design
applications process. This initiative was launched on 14 January
2025, marking a significant step forward in Cambodia's patent
management and underscoring the importance to Cambodia of an
efficient IP regulatory landscape.
The official launch event was presided over by Minister HEM
Vanndy with the participation of representatives from the Cambodian
government, the private sector, and domestic and international
organisations, including the World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO). This new
online filing system allows local agents to conveniently submit
applications and process payments online, reducing the need
