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USPTO and Cambodian IP Office Announce Landmark Work-Sharing Agreement

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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Cambodian Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) have signed an agreement that provides great opportunities to patent holders in the USA.

According to the agreement, patent holders will now be able to request issuance of a corresponding patent in Cambodia without undergoing a substantive examination of their application by MISTI.

The USPTO has long advocated for work-sharing agreements that facilitate the patent application process by promoting faster, less costly and more efficient patent regimes. This agreement between USPTO and MISTI is seen as an important step forward because it provides for enhanced reliance on the USPTO’s examination work product in MISTI’s grant of a corresponding patent. 

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Gamze Bakır

Starting her career in IP and being a chartered Trademark Attorney before TurkPatent in 2013, Gamze C. Bakır practiced as Manager of Trademark&Design Department in a Turkish IP firm. Her area of expertise mainly focuses on application, protection and maintenance of Intellectual Property rights, specifically trademarks and designs, both domestically and internationally.

She actively participated in many national and international events, training, and seminars. Since 2015, she has also been an active member at INTA and ECTA meetings. She is fluent in English.

Education
Middle East Technical University, MS (2011)
Hacettepe University, BA (2005)

Nihan Saman


Starting her career in IP and being a chartered Trademark Attorney before TurkPatent in 2013, Nihan O. Saman practiced as Team Leader of Trademark&Design Department in a Turkish IP firm. Her area of expertise mainly focuses on application, protection and maintenance of Intellectual Property rights, specifically plant variety protection, trademarks and designs, both domestically and internationally.

She actively participated in many national and international training, and seminars. She is fluent in English.

Education
Hacettepe University, MBA (2011)
Hacettepe University, BA (2005)