Trademark Opposition in Cambodia

Any party who wishes to file the opposition can file it once the mark is published in the trademark gazette.

Procedure for trademark opposition:

1. Filing of Notice of Opposition:
   
   
   1. After the mark is published in the Official Gazette:
   
   
   2. Any interested party may file an opposition within 90 days.
   
   
   3. The opposition must be submitted in the prescribed manner i.e., The notice of opposition must include the factual and legal basis along with the evidences in support of the opposition.
   
   
2. Registrar Notifies the Applicant:
   
   
   1. Upon receiving an opposition, the Registrar promptly sends a copy of the notice to the applicant.
   
   
3. Applicant’s Counter-Statement:
   
   
   1. The applicant must respond within the prescribed period i.e., two months’ time period and submit a counter-statement defending the application.
   
   
   2. Failure to respond means the applicant is considered to have abandoned the registration.
   
   
4. Hearing and Final Decision:
   
   
   1. If a counter-statement is submitted:
   
   
   2. The Registrar sends a copy to the opposing party.
   
   
   3. A hearing may be held if either party requests it.
   
   
   4. After reviewing both sides and the merits of the case, the Registrar decides on the legitimacy of the mark.