Fundamental Programme 100 Series
IP103 Registration and application procedure of IP rights in Hong Kong
26 Feb 2025
1 Day
This course introduces the IP registration system in Hong Kong, enabling participants to comprehend the registration and application procedures of various IP rights and thereby formulate effective IP registration strategies for the enterprises.
Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode
CPD:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 4.5 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 5 points
Lecture I
26 Feb 2025 (Wed)
10:00-12:30
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Topic: Legal Framework for IP Registration and Registration of Trade Marks
- Introduction of IP registration in Hong Kong
- Registration and application procedures of trade marks
- Common deficiencies of applications of trade marks
- Common substantive objections
- Application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks
- Electronic filing services for IP registration
Speaker: Ms. Patsy Lau
Lecture II
26 Feb 2025 (Wed)
14:30-17:00
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Topic: Registration of Patents & Designs and Related Strategies for IP Registration
- Registration and application procedures of patents and designs
- Common deficiencies of applications of patents and designs
- Searching IPs at Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas
- The needs of IP registration in various markets
- Considerations for enterprise in formulating IP registration strategies
Speaker: Mr. Victor Tse
Ms. Patsy Lau
Patsy is an IP Partner at Deacons. She is dual-qualified in Hong Kong and California. Patsy is a council member and was the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Trade Mark Practitioners from 2009 to 2011. Patsy specialises in the protection of international and regional trade mark portfolios of well-known brands in finance, telecommunications, consumer products, luxury goods, and pharmaceuticals. She has extensive experience in conducting trade mark audits and in advising on brand management. Her practice also includes advising on commercial transactions, and complex trade mark disputes and negotiations.
Mr. Victor Tse
Mr. Victor Tse is a Partner in the Bird & Bird IP Group. He specialises in intellectual property matters in Mainland China and Hong Kong, and advise on a wide range of legal issues involving technology, including: advising on IP protection strategies; advising on ways to minimise IP risk when using, developing or commercialising technology; advising on commercial agreements and IP licences; and handling related disputes. He has also drafted, analysed and prosecuted numerous patent applications around the world. His litigation and advisory experience has touched on a variety of IP issues involving telecommunications, software/electronics, fintech, gaming, medical devices, advanced materials, complex machinery and fast moving consumer products. As an experienced patent attorney, he leverages on his litigation experience to help clients obtain more useful IP protection that can make a significant difference when used in litigation or commercial/licensing transactions.
Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, executives and managers of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises
Course Structure
0.5 Day
Venue
VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese, supplemented with English terms
Award
Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course.
Fee
Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $100 for non-members
Registration
Registration is closed
Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprise which joined the “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
CPD
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 4.5 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 5 points
The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
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