FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Intellectual property is an intangible asset. In Hong Kong, we could apply for a trademark or patent for the protection of your logo or invention.

It consists of trademark search, examination and publication in  Hong Kong. For details, please visit our page of Hong Kong trademark process. 

For Hong Kong re-registered standard patent, it depends on the parent PRC, UK or EPO Patent office, it takes about 3-5 years.

For Hong Kong original grant standard patent, it is about 2-5 years.

The Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department could accept trademark registration and patent registration.

Website: https://ipd.gov.hk

Telephone: (852)2961 6901; emai: enquiry@ipd.gov.hk

It takes about 4-6 months. If someone file a opposition within the 3-month period beginning on the date of publication, which period may be extended for 2 months.

For Hong Kong trademark registration, the official fee is HK$2,000 and HK$1,000 per additional class.

For re-registered and original grant standard patent, the official fees are HK$686 and HK$4,413.

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No Power of Attorney (POA) is required in Hong Kong registration.

It is divided into standard patent and short-term patent.

For Hong Kong standard patent, it could choose one of the routes, Re-registered standard patent and Original grant standard patent (newly launched in 2019).

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For details, please visit our page of Hong Kong IP Process.

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You are required to have a Hong Kong agent or partner since Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department needs a Hong Kong address for communication.