Topic: International Intellectual Property Protection
Country: Cambodia
Delegate Name: Katie McCarthy
School: Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Cambodia position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
Well after the Berne and Paris IP Conventions, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was generated to create and encourage more protection for intellectual property which includes patents, copyright, and trademarks. However, advancements in technology and medicine have lead to troubles with intellectual property rights worldwide. Countries have been conflicted on whether to patent synthesized substances from lab work or research. The main source of this problem is finding a balance for both a short and long period of time.
As a member of WIPO, Cambodia strongly encourages the changes necessary to protect IP rights. They have created their own committee within the nation, the Department of Intellectual Property Rights, which has enforced and made protection for trademarks and patents more secure. In working with WIPO, Cambodia has also become a member of the committee on the Law of Patents and Law of Trademarks (SLP) and (SLT). In these two conventions, guidance is provided on the improvements of patents and trademarks. The country of Cambodia hopes to contribute within these establishments and develop a plan that benefits all nations.
Nationally, Cambodia has passed legislation laws such as a Law of Copyrights. This has provided protection within the country for certain IP rights after accusations of “weak enforcements.” Cambodia has also made agreements with other countries such as the United States, Thailand, and China for further protection and collaboration on IP rights and improvements. Furthermore, the country along with other participating nations have worked with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on several bills and enacted the necessary. The state of Cambodia is working on achieving as many rules, laws and committees as possible to provide more protection, security and less crime within the nation.
