PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) has officially launched a new online filing service for patents, utility models, and industrial designs, marking another milestone in modernizing Cambodia’s intellectual property (IP) system.
The announcement was made during a launching event on January 14, 2024 presided over by Minister HEM Vanndy, with the participation of representatives from ministries-institutinos, private sector, domestic and international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO).
The new online filing service streamlines the process of registering patents, utility models, and industrial designs, making it more accessible and efficient. This is part of Cambodia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its IP framework, aligning with international standards and ensuring the protection of Cambodian and international innovations in global markets.
Mr. Hem Vandy said: “The launch of this online registration service is another step in modernizing the industrial property system”.
He added that the new system will allow applicants to apply for intellectual property rights online faster and more conveniently, day or night, anytime or anywhere, and pay for services online without having to meet in person, which reduces time and costs for businesses.”
He continued that intellectual property plays a key role in promoting innovation, creativity, trade and the development of new industries for long-term economic growth.
Minister Hem Vandy added that “Intellectual property is not just about protecting individual rights, but it is the foundation of an innovation ecosystem that nurtures and nurtures creativity, creating solutions to human challenges, and creating collaboration to find new ideas that can lead to great creativity and innovation.”
In April 2024, The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) announced the launch of the Intellectual Property and Industrial Design Patents and Designs Data on the Department of Industrial Property website for the benefit of the public and the ASEAN community.
This new online service system is a new step towards full digitalization to make it easier for businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators to protect their intellectual property and build a more prosperous national innovation ecosystem.