Phnom Penh (FN), Mar. 16 – Ministry of Commerce hosted a National Seminar on IP, Trade Secret, and International Trade on 13-14 March, under the chairmanship of Ouk Prachea, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce and Permanent Deputy Chair of National Committee for Intellectual Property.
The seminar was attended by the under secretary of state of the Ministry of Commerce, the deputy director-general of Commercial Services, representatives from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, members of the Secretariat of the National Committee for Intellectual Property, lawyers, and various private sector participants.
The workshop aimed to enhance intellectual property knowledge among members of the National Committee for Intellectual Property Secretariat, legal professionals, and private sector stakeholders. It also provided insights into the process of drafting the Trade Secrets Law, examined the history of trade secret law enforcement in Canada, and highlighted the importance of intellectual property in international trade.
During the seminar, Suon Vichea, Advisor and Director of the Intellectual Property Department at the Ministry of Commerce, underscored the importance of aligning Cambodia’s intellectual property laws with World Trade Organisation (WTO) standards and international trade agreements to which the country is a signatory. He underlined that enhanced IP protections would bolster Cambodia’s trade, international cooperation, and economic growth.
Attorney Keo Langcheng, President of the Council of the Intellectual Property Association of Cambodia (IPAC), highlighted the crucial role of intellectual property law in digital and technological advancements. She stated that as Cambodia’s digital economy continues to expand, a strong legal framework is necessary to protect innovations, businesses, and creators.
Meanwhile, Keo Langcheng, a representative of IPAC, delivered a presentation on the growing importance of intellectual property rights in Cambodia’s evolving business landscape. She pointed out that effective IP protection is essential for fostering trust, maintaining business reputation, and ensuring the timely prevention and suppression of infringements against intellectual property owners.
She further underlined that creators and innovators expect swift intervention from authorities to halt the unauthorised distribution of their works. Keo Langcheng also reaffirmed IPAC’s commitment to promoting and strengthening Cambodia’s intellectual property sector, contributing to the development of relevant laws in accordance with the Royal Government’s policies and the National Intellectual Property Policy set by the National Intellectual Property Committee.
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