Southeast Asia & Hong Kong: Trade Mark Practice Updates

The intellectual property landscape in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong is continuously evolving, requiring businesses operating in the region to stay informed of the latest developments in trade mark practice. This article provides an essential overview of key updates and changes affecting trade mark registration and protection across jurisdictions such as Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.

Cambodia

• To record an exclusive distributorship in Cambodia, the local distributor must submit a Power of Attorney (POA) authorizing a local agent to act on their behalf. The POA must be signed by the local company's board members or shareholders and notarized or legalized in Cambodia. A POA from the trade mark owner is not required because the owner has already authorized the local distributor through a separate notarized letter. This POA requirement does not apply to other trade mark filings, and the POA can be signed by any