The Ministry of Commerce ("MOC") issued new Prakas No. 0117 of MOC on the "Procedures for Certification and Recordal of Exclusive Right of Using Mark" dated 25 June 2021 ("Prakas"). The Prakas aims to set out new procedures governing the certification of exclusive right on mark registration and the recordal of authorisation letter on exclusive right of using the mark.
Under the Prakas, the exclusive right to import and distribute goods in Cambodia ("Exclusive Right") is recognised through the application for the certification of exclusive right on mark registration and the recordal of authorisation letter on exclusive right of using the mark with MOC.
The Prakas also applies to the recordal of sub-granting of the Exclusive Right.
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