Patent search in Cambodia

Currently, patent research and research play an important role in promoting innovation and economic development of a country. Cambodia is an attractive location for research and development efforts in the field of invention. The growing interest in inventions in Cambodia poses many opportunities and challenges for the research community, business and government. Innovation initiatives not only contribute to the diversification of the economy, but are also critical to addressing global challenges and improving the quality of life. In Cambodia, the patent search system is increasingly being developed, bringing a diverse and quality source of information to those interested in this field. Access to information about inventions is now playing an important role in encouraging innovation and investment in research and development. Viet An Law Firm will guide customers on how to look up patents in Cambodia.

Some benefits of patent search

Patent search is not mandatory, but it is important to do it before filing a patent application. The search helps determine whether the applicant’s invention is patentable, as well as avoids legal risks such as infringing the intellectual property rights of others. Here are the specific benefits of patent search:

Determination of patent protection

Patent search helps you determine if your invention meets the conditions for patenting. The conditions for being granted a patent include:

• The invention must be a new technical solution.
• The invention must be innovative.
• The invention must be capable of industrial application.

If a search shows that your invention does not meet the above conditions, you may consider adjusting your invention to meet those conditions.

Avoid infringing on the intellectual property rights of others

Patent search helps you determine if your invention duplicates previous patented inventions. If your invention duplicates previous patented inventions, you may be considered infringing someone else’s intellectual property rights.

Increase your chances of getting a patent

Patent Search helps you identify inventions that are related to your invention. Knowing the relevant inventions will help you prepare a more complete and accurate patent application, thereby increasing your chances of being granted a patent.

Save time and money

Patent search helps you determine the patentability of an invention before filing an application. If the search results show that your invention is not patentable, you can avoid unnecessary filing of a patent application, thereby saving time and costs.

In general, patent search is an important procedure that needs to be carried out before filing a patent application. The search helps you determine the protection of your invention, avoid infringing on the intellectual property rights of others, increase your chances of being patented, and save time and costs.

How to look up patents in Cambodia

Online search

The website of the Cambodian Intellectual Property Office (CIPTO) provides a free patent search function. To search, customers need to visit CIPTO’s website and fill in the necessary information in the search form. The required information includes:

• Patent name
• Number of patent applications
• Date of filing of patent application
• Patent author
• Patent owner
• Type of invention (invention, utility solution, industrial design)

Look up directly at CIPTO

Customers can go directly to CIPTO to look up inventions. To look up, you need to file a patent search request and pay the search fee.

Patent search fee in Cambodia is 10 USD / search

Note when looking up patents

The applicant should note that the patent search results are for reference only. The search results do not guarantee that the applicant’s invention will definitely be patented in Cambodia.

Patent search records in Cambodia

• Patent search petition

The application for patent search is made according to the form of the National Office of Intellectual Property of Cambodia. An application for patent search must be completed and accurately filled with the following information:

• • Patent name
  • Number of patent applications
  • Date of filing of patent application
  • Patent author
  • Patent owner
  • Type of invention (invention, utility solution, industrial design)
  • Patent search form

The patent search form is prepared according to the CIPTO form. The patent search form includes the following information:

• • Patent name
  • Keywords
  • Date of filing of patent application (if applicable)

Patent search results

The results of the patent search will be sent to the applicant by email or by post. The result of the patent search will include the following information:

• Patent name
• Number of patent applications
• Date of filing of patent application
• Patent author
• Patent owner
• Type of invention (invention, utility solution, industrial design
• Patent summary

Patent search service of Viet An Law Firm

• Consulting, searching patents, assessing the possibility of patent registration in Vietnam and abroad;
• Look up the status of the patent application;
• Determine the time limit for filing patent applications for inventions that have expired protection in Vietnam and abroad;
• Look up details of information of patent applicants, find relevant solutions to negotiate the transfer and use of inventions when needed;
• Look up and evaluate the ability to grant protection certificates for inventions;
• Feasibility consultancy when registering patents;
• Preliminary search for patent registration;
• In-depth patent search at the National Office of Intellectual Property;
• Advising on amending and supplementing patent information to be able to grant patents after the search results.

In order to support businesses and individuals to establish patent rights for their goods and services before going to the market in the fastest and most professional way. Viet An Law Firm guides the process of searching and registering patents for goods and services of customers.