The ministry said it mediated 23 cases of infringement and dissolved 37 trademarks during the year.
Ministry spokesman Pen Sovicheat told The Post that trademark registration offers protection for appellations of origin linked to specific geographical locations and associated qualities, reputations and characteristics, especially those designated as Geographical Indications (GI). GI trademark registration is an important tool to encourage the community to produce high-quality GI products by strengthening and expanding production chains, improving systematic quality control, and leading to more exports abroad, he said.
The report revealed that the ministry is also working on the domestic GI registration of Kampot salt and “fleur de sel” (flower of salt).
Share
Mondulkiri wild honey collection could yield around 10-20 tonnes this year, much lower than the 60 tonnes logged in each of 2019 and 2020. WWF-CAMBODIA
GI tag to create buzz around honey
Tue, 6 April 2021
A long-awaited Geographical Indication (GI) certificate handover ceremony for “Mondulkiri wild honey” scheduled for April 6 was postponed in light of the February 20 community transmission.
Made in the northeastern province’s forested areas from the Apis dorsata bee, the Ministry of Commerce domestically registered the honey as a GI on January 29, improving prospects of a brighter future for the golden, viscous fluid.
Mondulkiri wild honey became the fourth domestic GI product after Kampot pepper, Kampong Speu palm sugar and Koh Trong pomelos.
Share
Kampot pepper is one of four Cambodian agricultural products that has received designation as a Geographical Indication (GI). KPPA
Kampot pepper strategy in pipeline
Sun, 7 February 2021
The Ministry of Commerce will collaborate with the Kampot Pepper Promotion Association (KPPA) to develop new strategic plans that build confidence in Kampot pepper and explore additional markets for the crop, one of Cambodia’s Geographical Indication (GI) products.
Minister Pan Sorasak said this at a February 4 meeting with KPPA president Nguon Lay and David Pavel, the president of Czech-owned EU Land and Pepper Investment Co Ltd.
In a bid to promote GI-registered Kampot pepper and prevent counterfeiting, Sorasak said the ministry would also assist KPPA in preparing a comprehensive 2021 work plan.