Fundamental Programme 100 Series

IP101 IP Basics
7 and 8 Dec 2023
1.5 Days
This course introduces the basic knowledge of various intellectual properties, enabling participants to understand the rights of IP owners and users, thereby enhancing their capability of protecting and managing IP rights within the enterprise.
CPD:
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 8 points
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Hong Kong: 9 points
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 8.5 points
7 Dec 2023 (Thu)
14:30-15:45
Topic: Intellectual Property Fundamentals
- Introduction of different types of IP
- Rights of IP owners
- Why IP is important to your business?
Speaker: Mr. Anthony Tong
Ex-Deputy Chairman of Copyright Tribunal of the Hong Kong Government
16:00-17:30
Topic: Intellectual Property in E-commerce
- Domain names and dispute resolution
- IP in online media
- Protect your company against online risks and tactics to mitigate risks
- Case studies
Speaker: Mr. Eugene Low
HKIAC Domain Name Panelist
8 Dec 2022 (Fri)
9:15-10:45
Topic: Importance of Copyright and Designs in Digital Age
- Importance of copyright and designs for creative industries
- What do copyright and designs protect and their validity
- Protection of copyright and designs and enforcement for infringements
- Points to note and remedy on copyright and designs in digital world
Speaker: Mr. Alan Chiu
Vice Chairman of the Practice Management Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong
11:00-12:30
Topic: Management and Exploitation of Trademarks
- Registrable marks and unregistrable marks
- How trademarks protect your brand and how to manage trademarks
- How to commercialise trademarks
- Protection of trademarks, enforcement for trademarks infringements and remedies available
Speaker: Ms. Theresa Mak
Hong Kong Institute of Trade Mark Practitioners – Council Member
14:00-15:30
Topic: How Patent Protects Your Invention
- Understanding the functions of patents
- How to manage your patent portfolio? What is a patent pool?
- Protection of patents, enforcement for patent infringements and remedies available
- Points to note on new patent system in Hong Kong:
- original grant patent system for standard patents
- short-term patent system
Speaker: Mr. Steven Fung
Patents Committee Member of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association Hong Kong (APAA)
15:45-17:00
Topic: Basic Concepts of IP Trading
- What is IP Trading
- IP as business application tools – Assignment, Licensing and Franchising, Research collaboration
- Keys to maximise returns and minimise risks of IP transaction
- auditing IP assets
- IP due diligence
- valuation of IP assets
- Updates on tax incentives for IP Trading
Speaker: Ms. Anita Leung
Vice Chair, Intellectual Property Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong
17:00-17:15
Special Lecture: Mediate First Pledge
Speaker: Miss Kali Fung
Government Counsel
Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, executives and managers of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises
Course Structure
1.5 Days
Venue
Seminar Room A, Hall 1B-C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) (Location & Transportation)
Language
Cantonese (Simultaneous interpretation service in English will be provided)
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
Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprise which joined the “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
CPD
Applications of CPD accreditation for the training course are made to the Law Society of Hong Kong, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Mediation Centre.
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 8 points
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Hong Kong: 9 points
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 8.5 points
The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Implementation Partner:

IP102 IP Management and Protection in the Mainland
27 Jun and 4 Jul 2023
2.5 hours per lecture, 10 hours in total
This course aims to introduce the registration methods, protection mechanisms, management strategies and enforcement actions of intellectual property rights in the Mainland, allowing participants to fully grasp the fundamental knowledge of the intellectual property systems in the Mainland.
CPD:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 10 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 10 points
Lecture I
27 Jun 2023 (Tue)
10:00-12:30
Face-to-face
Topic: IP Registration in Mainland China
- Requirements and conditions of IP registration
- Application procedures and time lines for different IP registration
- Frequent problems and practical tips in IP registration
- IP registration services in Mainland China
- Cases studies
Speaker: Ms. Annie Tsoi
Lecture II
27 Jun 2023 (Tue)
14:30-17:00
Face-to-face
Topic: Protecting IP rights in Mainland China
- Protection mechanism available for different IP rights
- Legal framework for protecting IP rights in Mainland China
- Common cases of IP infringement
- Methods in handling IP disputes
- Cases studies
Speaker: Mr. Lewis Wai-Hong Ho
Lecture III
4 Jul 2023 (Tue)
10:00-12:30
Face-to-face
Topic: Business Strategies in Managing IP in Mainland China
- Common IP related issues in cross border trading
- Strategies for developing and protecting the IP
- Practical IP management advice on cross border trading and investment
- Cases studies
Speaker: Ms. Tracy Li
Lecture IV
4 Jul 2023 (Tue )
14:30-17:00
Face-to-face
Topic: IP Legislation and Enforcement in Mainland China
- Roles and functions of IP administration and enforcement agencies in Mainland China
- Common enforcement options and their effectiveness:
- Civil procedures
- Administrative measures
- Customs enforcement
- Criminal procedures
- Methods of reporting and requirements for evidence
- Cases studies
Speaker: Dr. Lawrence Yeung
Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises, particularly for those involved in IP trading/management in the Mainland
Course Structure
The 2-day course consists of 4 lectures, 2.5 hours per lecture, total 10 hours
Venue
Lecture Theatre, 7/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Course Format
Face-to-face
Language
Cantonese, supplemented with English terms
Award
Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course (4 lectures).
Fee
Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $100 for non-members
Registration
Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprises that have joined “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
CPD
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (10 points).
Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance.
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (10 points).
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Implementation Partner:

IP103 Registration and application procedure of IP rights in Hong Kong
26 Feb 2024
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 enterprise.
CPD:
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 5 points
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 4.5 points
Lecture I
26 Feb 2024 (Mon)
10:00-12:30
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 IP from Hong Kong, Mainland China and Overseas
- Analysing the needs of IP registration in the market
- Considerations for enterprise to formulate IP registration strategies
Speaker: Mr. Victor Tse
Lecture II
26 Feb 2024 (Mon)
14:30-17:00
Topic: Legal Framework for IP Registration and Registration of Trademarks
- Introduction of IP registration in Hong Kong
- Registration and application procedures of Trademarks
- Common deficiencies of applications of Trademarks
- Application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks
- Electronic filing services for IP registration
Speaker: Ms. Janette Sham
Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises
Course Structure
1 Day
Venue
Lecture Theatre, 7/F, 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"; $100 for non-members
Registration
CPD
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (Under Application).
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (Under Application).
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Implementation Partner:

IP105 Strategies and Methods for Enterprises to Protect Trade Secrets
18 Jul 2023
2.5 hours per lecture, 5 hours in total
This course aims to introduce the basic concepts, forms of protection and legal basis of trade secrets, the application of trade secrets in business and the common protection measures for enterprises.
CPD:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 5 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 5 points
Lecture I
18 Jul 2023 (Tue)
10:00-12:30
Face-to-face
Topic: Protection and Legal Framework
- What is a trade-secret?
- Why is trade secret protection necessary?
- What are the requirements for trade secret protection?
- What are the rights conferred by trade secrets?
- Is it possible to sell and license trade secrets?
- What are the remedies provided to the holder of secret information?
- Trade secret enforcement and defense against allegation of trade secret misappropriation
Speaker: Mr. Frank Lee
Board of Governors and Co-founder of the International IP Commercialization Council HK (GBA) Chapter
Lecture II
18 Jul 2023 (Tue)
14:30-17:00
Face-to-face
Topic: Business and Practical Considerations
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of trade secrets compared to patenting?
- In which cases trade secret protection may be beneficial?
- Which precautionary measures should be taken by business?
- What protection is provided against the use of secret information by employees or former employees?
- Notes on the content of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
Speaker: Ms. Rosita Li
President of the Licensing Executives Society China, Hong Kong Sub-Chapter
Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises
Course Structure
Course consists of 2 lectures, 2.5 hours per lecture, total 5 hours
Course Format
On-site lectures
Language
Cantonese, supplemented with English terms
Venue
Lecture Theatre, 7/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Fee
Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $100 for non-members
Registration
Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprises that have joined “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
CPD
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (5 points).
Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance.
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (5 points).
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Implementation Partner:
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IP106 Patent Basics
18 Aug 2023
3 hours per lecture, 6 hours in total
This course aims at enabling participants to grasp the basic concepts of patents, including the patent protection system, the method and process of patent registration and the application of patent information in research and business.
CPD:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 6.5 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 6 points
Lecture I
18 Aug 2023 (Fri)
9:30-11:00
Live-streamed and physical mode
Topic: Patent Protection in Hong Kong
- What is patent
- Patents versus trade secrets
- How patents protect inventions
- What inventions are patentable
- Types of patents in Hong Kong
- Enforcement against infringement
Speaker: Mr. Alan Chiu
11:15-12:45
Live-streamed and physical mode
Topic: How to apply for a standard patent in Hong Kong
- Patents by original grant versus patents by re-registration
- Timeframes and fees for obtaining a standard patent
- Importance of patent specification
- Engaging a patent agent: costs and benefits
Speaker: Ms Bertha Ho
Lecture II
18 Aug 2023 (Fri)
14:15-15:15
Live-streamed and physical mode
Topic: Responding to office actions
- The patent examination process
- Timeframes for responding to office actions
- Points to note in giving responses
Speaker: Dr. Dawna Kwan
15:30-17:30
Live-streamed and physical mode
Topic: Use of patent information in your research or business
- The basics of patent search
- Sources of patent information
- Using patent information in a R&D project
- Using patent information to enhance your product development
- Using patent information to identify potential markets
- Obtaining licence for use of patents
Speaker: Mr. Victor Tse
Target Audience
IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises engaged in the innovation and technology sector
Course Structure
Course consists of 2 lectures, 3 hours per lecture, total 6 hours
Course Format
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Venue
Room 1006, 10/F, 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 (2 lectures).
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 enterprises that have joined “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
CPD
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (6.5 points).
Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance.
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (6 points).
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Implementation Partner:
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IP107 Special Session: Crypto, NFTs, metaverse and IP
4 Aug 2023
2.5 hours per lecture, 2.5 hours in total
This course aims to introduce the involvement of IP in the new technologies such as Crypto, NFTs and metaverse, allowing participants to be able to realise potential legal issues and protect their IP rights in the virtual world.
CPD:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 2.5 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 2.5 points
4 Aug 2023 (Fri)
14:30-17:00
Live-streamed and physical mode
- What are Crypto, NFTs and metaverse?
- IP involved in NFTs and metaverse
- Potential legal issues in NFTs and metaverse
- Ownership of NFTs and Hong Kong copyright law
- How to protect IP rights in the virtual world
- Challenges and complications
Speaker: Mr. Charles To
Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises
Course Structure
Course consists of 1 lecture, total 2.5 hours
Course Format
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants may choose to join on-site course or online zoom course)
Venue
Room 1006, 10/F, 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 enterprises that have joined “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
CPD
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (2.5 points).
Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance.
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (2.5 points).
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Implementation Partner:

IP108 Mediation of IP Disputes
12 Oct 2023
0.5 days, 2.5 hours in total
The seminar is part of the IP Manager Scheme PLUS training programme which is intended to enhance the participants’ understanding of and promote the advantages of using mediation in resolving intellectual property (IP) related disputes.
CPD:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 2.5 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 2.5 points
- International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute: 2.5 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited: Under Application
Lecture I
12 Oct 2023 (Thur)
14:30-15:45
Face-to-face
Topic: IP disputes mediation and practical tips
- Various types of IP disputes
- Mediation as a means of dispute resolution
- Advantages and considerations of choosing mediation for resolving IP disputes
- Enforcement of mediation settlement agreement etc.
- Q & A
Speaker: Mr. Anthony Tong
Ex-Deputy Chairman of the Copyright Tribunal of the Hong Kong SAR
Government
Lecture II
12 Oct 2023 (Thur)
16:00-17:00
Face-to-face
Topic: IP mediation in the Mainland
- Cross border disputes on IP matters and their handling
- Consideration and procedures of using mediation in resolving such disputes
- Q & A
Speaker: Dr. Francis Law
President of HKMC and Chairman of IDRRMI
Lecture III
12 Oct 2023 (Thur)
17:00-17:15
Face-to-face
Topic: Mediate First Pledge
- The efforts of DoJ in promoting mediation
- Introduction of the “Mediate First” Pledge
Speaker: Ms. Edith Tam
Senior Government Counsel, Department of Justice
Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises, mediators
Course Structure
The 0.5-day course consists of 3 lectures, total 2.5 hours
Venue
Lecture Theatre, 7/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Course Format
Face-to-face
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
Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprises that have joined “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
CPD
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (2.5 points).
Applications of CPD accreditation for the training course will be made to the Law Society of Hong Kong, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Hong Kong and Hong Kong Accreditation Association Limited. Details will be announced upon confirmation.
Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance.
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Organisers:
Supporting Organisation:
Implementation Partner:

IP109 Intellectual Property Course for Creative Design Industry
25 Oct 2023
2 hrs in total
Lecture I
25 Oct 2023 (Wed)
15:00-16:30
Live-streamed and physical mode
Topic: IP Basics in Creative Design Industry
- Basic concepts of IP
- Type of IP
- How to protect your IP rights
- Case sharing
- Q & A
Speaker: Professor Kenny Wong
Lecture II
16:30-17:00
Live-streamed and physical mode
Topic: Turning Your Creations into an IP
- Introduction of IP portfolio (Character Design)
- Sharing experiences on IP registration
- Sharing experiences on infringement cases
- Q & A
Speaker: Ms. Helen Tam
Target Audience
Designers, IP owners of local startups/ small and medium enterprises, particularly practitioners in creative and design industry and persons who are interested in joining the industry
Course Structure
The 0.5-day course consists of 2 lectures, total 2 hours
Venue
Lecture Room A001, G/F, Block A, Hong Kong Design Institute (3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, N.T., H.K.)
Course Format
Live-streamed and physical mode
Language
Cantonese, supplemented with English terms
Fee
Free
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Co-organiser:
Community Partner:
Advanced Programme 200 Series

IP201 IP Audit and Due Diligence
10 Nov 2023
1 day, 2 lectures (2.5 hours per lecture)
This course aims to enhance participants’ awareness of the importance of intellectual property audit and due diligence, their implementation and benefits, and help enterprises manage intellectual assets more effectively and engage in IP trading.
CPD:
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 5 points
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 4.5 points
Lecture I
10 Nov 2023 (Fri)
10:00-12:30
Face-to-face
Topic: IP Audit
- The value of IP assets
- What is IP audit?
- Relevance for IP commercialization, innovation and collaboration
- Case studies
- How to conduct an IP audit?
Lecture II
10 Nov 2023 (Fri)
14:30-17:00
Face-to-face
Topic: IP Due Diligence
- What is IP Due Diligence?
- Case studies
- How to conduct an IP Due Diligence?
- How to handle problems identified?
- Exercise
Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises. Participants should possess basic knowledge of IP
Course Structure
Course consists of 2 lectures, 2.5 hours per lecture, total 5 hours
Course Format
Face-to-face
Language
Cantonese, supplemented with English terms
Award
Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course (2 lectures)
Fee
Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $200 for non-members
CPD
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (5 points).
Applications of CPD accreditation for the training course will be made to the Law Society of Hong Kong. Details will be announced upon confirmation.
Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance.
Organisers
Co-Organiser
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Implementation Partner:

IP202 Management and Strategies of Patent Commercialisation and Technology Transfer
6 and 13 Sep 2023
2 days, 4 lectures (2.5 hours per lecture)
The course aims to introduce the common forms of patent valuation, commercialization as well as key issues of technology transfer, preparing participants to formulate appropriate strategies on patent commercialization and technology transfer for their enterprises.
CPD:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 10 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 10 points
Lecture I
6 Sep 2023
10:00-12:30
English
Live-streamed and physical mode
Topic: Patent Valuation and Strategies in Global Market
- What makes Patent valuable?
- Patent valuation models
- Managing Patent in a Global Market
- Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
- Risk analysis and management
- Communications and dealing with oversea IP offices
- Procedures of oversea IP offices response
- Communications for amendment and rejection
- Case studies
Speaker: Mr. Michael Lin
Lecture II
6 Sep 2023
14:30-17:00
English
Live-streamed and physical mode
Topic: Managing Patent Licensing
- Concept of Patent licensing
- Criteria of Patent licensing
- Common rights and obligations in Patent licensing agreements
- Due diligence in Patent licensing
- Infringement and remedies
Speaker: Ms Chiang Ling Li
Lecture III
13 Sep 2023
10:00-12:30
Cantonese
Live-streamed and physical mode
Topic: Technology Transfer to the Market
- Overview of the technology transfer processes
- Identifying the value of your invention
- Plans and strategies for commercialisation of patent
- Case studies
Speaker: Dr. Lo Wai Shun
Lecture IV
13 Sep 2023
14:30-17:00
Cantonese
Live-streamed and physical mode
Topic: Cross-border Technology Transfer
- Potentials and benefits of cross-border technology transfer
- Valuing and financing patents in the Mainland market
- Recent developments of cross-border technology transfer in Mainland China
- Case studies
Speaker: Dr. Vincent Zhong
Target Audience
IP owners and executives of local startups/small and medium enterprises/large enterprises engaged in the innovation and technology sector. Participants should have a basic understanding of patents.
Course Structure
Course consists of 4 lectures, 2.5 hours per lecture, total 10 hours
Course Format
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Venue
Room 1006, 10/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Language
English or Cantonese
Award
Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course (4 lectures)
Fee
Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $200 for non-members
Registration
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprises that have joined “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
CPD
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (10 points).
Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance.
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (10 points).
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Implementation Partner:

IP203 AUTM Training Course on Technology Marketing and Technology Valuation
14 and 15 Dec 2023
2 days
Day 1
14 Dec 2023
09:30-17:45
Topic: Technology Marketing Course
Instructor: Mr Paul Tumarkin, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Tech Launch Arizona, USA
The success of your programme depends upon how well you engage your audiences. What kinds of on-campus programmes engage researchers and innovators, and how can we help them see themselves as inventors? What tools and methods can we put to work to engage external audiences, from potential licensees to community advocates, in our mission of impact? How can we use the toolbox at our disposal – from outreach to events to platforms to partners – to develop targeted, effective, measurable communications plans? Through this 1-day course, you’ll get answers to these questions and by the end of the last session, you’ll have the basics of a strategic marketing plan that you can begin implementing right away.
Day 2
15 Dec 2023
09:30-17:45
Topic: Technology Valuation Course
Instructor: Mr Steven Ferguson, Deputy Director of Licensing and Entrepreneurship, National Institutes of Health, USA
AUTM’s Technology Valuation Course teaches the fundamental principles of how to construct the various financial terms that go into a licence. The course examines concepts such as valuation versus pricing and risk, as well as a series of valuation methodologies, including cost, income, industry standards (comparables), rules of thumb, discounted cash flow and equity.
Target Audience
The Courses are designed for technology transfer employees, university researchers, students, entrepreneurs and industry practitioners interested in technology transfer, start-up and commercialisation issues of the region.
Language
English
Registration
The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
CE points
All AUTM professional development courses are eligible for continuing education (CE) points with the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (“ATTP”) leading to the designation of Registered Technology Transfer Professionals (“RTTP”). This AUTM course will offer 12 hours of CE points. For more information about the registration process and requirements for Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP), please visit the website of the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP) at www.attp.global.
Note
- This course is provided by AUTM.
- The course is jointly organised by the Intellectual Property Department, the Knowledge Transfer Office of City University of Hong Kong and the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the organisers reserve the final rights to accept any registration and participation.
Organisers:

IP204 Practical Workshop for IP Managers
11 Jan 2024
0.5 day
This workshop aims at assisting “IP Managers” to learn protecting and managing IP assets in their enterprises, and integrating IP commercialisation and IP trading into their overall business strategy. It will be conducted by IP professional lawyers to exchange views with participants through group discussion. Besides, participants will receive a “Practical Guide to IP Managers” upon completion of the workshop, so that they and their enterprises can effectively make use of the knowledge of IP protection and management.
Important Note
This course is for “IP Manager” or staff members of enterprises which have participated in the IP Manager Scheme PLUS only. (Click here to join the IP Manager Scheme PLUS)
Coverage of Programme
- Identifying IP assets within your enterprise and formulating related strategy
- Managing IP assets within your enterprise
- Setting IP budget and protection measures
- Exploiting IP assets of your enterprise
- Forms of IP commercialisation
- Steps to conduct IP due diligence
Course Prerequisite
Applicants must have completed Fundamental Programme IP101 IP Basics (or IP Manager Training Programme).
Programme Information:
Date: | 11 Jan 2024 |
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Time: | 2:00 - 5:00pm |
Venue: | Room 2501, Intellectual Property Department, 25/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong |
Fee: | Free of charge |
No. of Participants: | 50 |
Language: | Cantonese, supplemented with English terminology |
Registration
Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprises that have joined “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
Remarks:
- This workshop only accepts non-IP intermediaries* and applicants who have never joined the workshop before. Applications from enterprises which are law firms or providing IP intermediary services or those who have joined will not be accepted.
- A maximum of 2 persons from each enterprise may participate in this workshop.
- A confirmation email will be issued to qualified and successful enrolments. Those who do not receive the confirmation email may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
- Intellectual Property Department reserves the final rights to accept any registration.
* An IP intermediary generally refers to a party or platform that offers and provides one or more intermediary services for an arrangement, activity, task, negotiation, transaction or proceedings which involves addressing and/or resolving an IP issue, such as IP registration, IP arbitration and mediation, IP matching services, IP legal services, IP valuation etc.
IP Service Provider Programme 300 Series

IP301 Workshop on Trademark Registration Principles and Practices in Hong Kong
2 Feb 2024
1 Day
This course aims at providing IP industry practitioners with a comprehensive introduction on trade mark registration, management and enforcement, and a practical overview on the examination of trade mark, opposition and post registration matters as well as the use of online trade mark search and e-Filing systems.
CPD:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 4.5 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 5 points
2 Feb 2024
10:00-12:30
Topic: Trade Mark Registration and Management
- Types of trade marks (service marks, collective and certification marks, defensive trademarks etc)
- Overview of Trade Mark Law and Rules
- Unregistered trade marks
- Trade Mark Registration Process
- Reviewing, advising and responding to Registry's office actions
- Post-registration maintenance: registrable transactions, maintenance, renewals
- Pitfalls in Practice
Speaker: Ms. Valerie Suen
14:30-17:00
Topic: Trade Mark Examination and Search
- Examination Workflow Overview
- Common Deficiencies
- Absolute Grounds vs Relative Grounds for Refusal
- Opposition to registration and post registration matters
- Effective use of IPD’s Trademark Online Search and e-Filing System
Speaker: Mr. Edmund Lui, Ms. Eva Pau, Mr. Justin Ngai
Target Audience
Staff members of IP service providers only
Course Structure
1 Day
Venue
Lecture Theatre, 7/F, 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"; $100 for non-members
Registration
Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprises that have joined “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
Important Notes:
- This course is for IP service providers only. Applications from non-IP service providers will not be accepted.
- A confirmation email will be issued to qualified and successful enrolments. Those who do not receive the confirmation email may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
- Intellectual Property Department reserves the final rights to accept any registration
CPD
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (5 points).
This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (4.5 points).
Note
The course is organised by Intellectual Property Department and co-organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Trade Mark Practitioner, and the organisers reserve the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
Organiser
Co-Organiser
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
Implementation Partner:
Government and Public Officers Training Programme 400 Series

IP400 IP Courses for Government and Public Officers
TBC (Open for Application)
3 hours
Coverage of Programme:
- Depending on the needs of Bureaux/Departments, the IPD will tailor-make workshops to include content that best suits attendees’ needs.
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For general Intellectual Property concepts, officers are encouraged to attend IP401 Refresher Course for Intellectual Property Compliance Officers.
Registration
- We welcome year-round applications from Bureaux / Departments. Please contact our Marketing Division (Email: marketing@ipd.gov.hk) for details and arrangements.
- Bureaux / Departments shall provide the venue and guarantee at least 40 participants for each workshop.
- Intellectual Property Department reserves the final rights to accept any registration.

IP401 Refresher Course for Intellectual Property Compliance Officers
31 October 2023
3 hours
Coverage of Programme:
- Intellectual Property Department’s Mission and Advisory Services
- Intellectual Property Right Issues in Government Contracts
- Using Third Party Intellectual Property Rights
- Managing Government-owned Intellectual Property Rights
Registration
- Officers other than Intellectual Property Compliance Officers ("IPCOs") are also encouraged to attend. Please contact our Marketing Division (Email: marketing@ipd.gov.hk) for details and registration.
- Intellectual Property Department reserves the final rights to accept any registration.