Trademark Disputes with Trade Names: How to Resolve in Cambodia?

[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Download Trademark owners have reason to be concerned as they discover an increasing number of their trademarks being infringed upon in increasingly sophisticated ways in Cambodia. Many Chinese businesses, despite having registered trademarks, are facing the situation where their trademarks are being used as trade names by companies in Cambodia. When similar names appear in the market, registered trademarks gradually lose their distinctiveness, leading trademark owners to lose market share and potentially collapse after investing significant financial, human, creative, and time resources in marketing efforts. KENFOX IP & Law Office will delve into the issue of trade name infringement on trademarks...

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The Madrid System and its Potential Risks: A 4-Year Battle to Reclaim a Trademark from the Brink of Failure in Cambodia

Download Two refusals of protection appeared to have ended the effort to register the trademark "CrossLeader" when the International Trademark Registration of DOUBLESTAR GROUP CO., LTD., a Chinese state-owned listed tire company, under the Madrid System designating protection in Cambodia was continuously refused. However, with perseverance and a sharp legal strategy, KENFOX IP & Law Office helped DOUBLESTAR reverse the decision, securing the company's investments in Cambodia. The final victory not only stands as a testament to DOUBLESTAR's perseverance but also offers valuable lessons, serving as a guide for other businesses seeking effective legal strategies to protect their trademarks under the Madrid...

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Conducting a trademark search in Cambodia: Why and How?

Download 1. Why should a trademark search in Cambodia be conducted? Before filing a trademark application in Cambodia, it is advisable to conduct a search based on the trademark database of the Department of Intellectual Property of Cambodia (DIP) to determine the registrability of a proposed mark. Conducting a trademark search prior to filing is highly advised for a number of reasons. Avoid potential trademark infringement: Prior to submitting an application for trademark registration in Cambodia, conducting a trademark search may help identify any existing marks that are similar to the one you plan to register. This can assist you avoid infringing...

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How to effectively handle a trademark infringement in Cambodia?

Generally, when trademark infringements occur in Cambodia, the trademark owner may resort to administrative, civil, criminal procedures, or border control measures in order to protect their rights. From our experience, most of trademark infringement cases in Cambodia are handled through the administrative proceedings with the involvement of Cambodian Department of Intellectual Property ...

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