Mainland and Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR Intellectual Property Symposium 2023

Date: 14 June 2023

Venue: Convention Hall of the Macao Science Center Convention Center

Hong Kong ICT Awards 2023: Student Innovation Award

Application Deadline: 5 July 2023

Organizer: Hong Kong New Emerging Technology Education Association (HKNETEA)

Details and Registration

IP Training Programme Series - IP Management and Protection in the Mainland

Copyright Protection in the Digital Environment

World Intellectual Property Day 2023

“Let’s Protect Intellectual Property” Exhibition

Dates: April 24 to May 2

Time: 10am to 10pm

Venue: G/F, 1/F, and 2/F, Central Market

“Licensing Academy” Workshop

The workshop is co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Licensing International, with the IPD of the HKSAR Government being the major sponsor.  It targets industry beginners and the licensing experts will introduce the basic concept of intellectual property licensing in simple and easy-to-understand terms.

“The Advocate That Strives to Protect Intellectual Property Rights: A Case Study of Kumamon and its IP Marketing” Seminar
Date: 20 April 2023
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
 
 “Women in IP Licensing” Seminar
Date: 20 April 2023
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 

Details

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.

Survey on Public Awareness of Intellectual Property Right Protection 2022

World Intellectual Property Day 2023

To celebrate the World Intellectual Property Day, the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) will organise the following publicity and educational events:

• Talk on “Intellectual Property and Science Around Us: From Creation to Innovation” 

Being one of the programmes under the HK SciFest 2023, the talk aims to provide students with a platform to meet outstanding innovators and scientists with remarkable achievements in innovation and technology, induce their interest in science and encourage them to pursue a career in science and research industry in the future.

The talk was held at the Hong Kong Science Museum from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm on 1 April 2023 (Saturday).  The talk targeted the general public, secondary school and tertiary students and the speakers shared their journey from innovation to commercialisation, and the importance of intellectual property in the process.

• “Let’s Protect Intellectual Property” Exhibition

The exhibition will be held at the Central Market from 24 April to 2 May 2023. There will be information display boards, photo areas and virtual reality games experience to enhance public understanding of intellectual property through fun-filled interactive activities.

• “Let’s Protect Intellectual Property” Promotion Truck

The promotion truck will travel across Hong Kong from 16 to 29 April 2023 to promote intellectual property protection among the general public.  Apart from illustrations on the truck body introducing types of intellectual property, there are also multimedia games and related information displayed inside the vehicle for the public to learn more about intellectual property.

• “Licensing Academy” Workshop Details 

The workshop is co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Licensing International, with the IPD of the HKSAR Government being the major sponsor.  It targets industry beginners and the licensing experts will introduce the basic concept of intellectual property licensing in simple and easy-to-understand terms.

Copyright Protection in the Digital Environment