| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2026 | Briefing Sessions on Public Consultation on the Review of the Hong Kong Registered Designs Regime |
| 01 Jan 2026 | The Chapters on "Classification" and "Cross search list" of the Trade Marks Registry Work Manual have been updated as per the Log of Changes 2026. |
| 31 Dec 2025 |
Results of Survey on Professional and Business Services relating to Intellectual Property Trading/Commercialisation released Press release |
| 30 Dec 2025 |
Regularisation of the pilot project for prioritising examination of qualified invention patent applications filed by Hong Kong applicants in the Mainland with effect from 1 January 2026 Details (Chinese only) |
| 23 Dec 2025 |
HKBU IP Economy Forum Date: 13 Jan 2026 Venue: Hong Kong Baptist University |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Notice on Suspension of Electronic Services |
| 23 Dec 2025 |
IPD x QF: Practical Training Package fosters IP manpower building across 23 industries |
| 22 Dec 2025 |
Financing sandbox launched today with opening of Hong Kong Technology and Innovation Support Centre to foster intellectual property financing and innovation |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Image Mark Finder (iMF) is now available |
| 19 Dec 2025 |
Presentation slides for Workshop on the Thirteenth Edition, Version 2026 of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (the Nice Classification) on 12 December 2025 (PDF format) Details |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Public Consultation on the Review of the Hong Kong Registered Designs Regime |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Urgent Service Suspension – E-Filing System and Online Search System |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 2026 version of the thirteenth edition of the Nice Classification |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Image Mark Finder (iMF) is coming soon |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Intellectual Property Department and Chongqing Intellectual Property Administration signed MOU on co-operation in the field of intellectual property (5 December, 2025) |
| 4 Dec 2025 |
Hong Kong signed MOUs with Cambodia and Malaysia on collaboration in the field of intellectual property (4 December, 2025) Press release |
| 1 Dec 2025 |
IP Training Programme Series - IP103 IP Registration System and Application Procedures of IP Rights in Hong Kong [open for registration] Date: 5 Feb 2026
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| 29 Nov 2025 | “IP • New Opportunities” Special Television Series |
| 13 Nov 2025 |
Intellectual Property Department and Beijing Municipal Intellectual Property Office signed MOU on co-operation in the field of intellectual property (13 November, 2025) Content (Chinese version only) |
| 27 Oct 2025 |
IP Training Programme Series - IP204 Practical Workshop for IP Managers [open for registration] Date: 16 Jan 2026
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| 20 Oct 2025 | IP Training Programme - IPCO Refresher Course |
| 17 Oct 2025 |
ASEAN-Hong Kong IP Roadshow - Exploring ASEAN business opportunities Details (Chinese version only) |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Survey on Patent Practitioners in Hong Kong (2025) |
| 5 Sep 2025 | New Patents Forms P2, P6 and OP1 and Designs Form D9 take effect from 1 October 2025 |
| 12 Apr 2023 |
Beware of fraudulent calls, scam emails or messages Some members of the public indicated to have received several calls purportedly made by the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) recently where no application for registration has been filed with the department. After verification, such calls were not made by our staff. The IPD urges the public to stay vigilant against fraudulent calls, scam emails or messages purportedly made or issued by the department. For verification of any calls claiming to be from the IPD, please call our hotline at 2961 6901 or email us at enquiry@ipd.gov.hk. You may also seek assistance from the Anti-Scam Helpline at 18222. |