Several ministries, agencies, and institutions are concerned with intellectual property policy and enforcement. In a
significant step toward consolidating IPR policy-making, enforcement, and technical assistance, the Council of Ministers created the National Committee for Intellectual Property Management in 2008. It is responsible for developing national policy on intellectual property, strengthening interagency cooperation, preparing and disseminating new laws and regulations, and acting as a clearinghouse for technical assistance relating to intellectual property. Cambodia has passed
or is preparing a number of laws and regulations on matters such as patents, trade marks, copyright, geographical indications, and plant variety protection. Cambodia benefits from an extended time-limit (until July 2013) for the full implementation of the TRIPS Agreement.